SCITLS Procurement Lead
About The Position
The Procurement Lead supports the USSTRATCOM mission by ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective procurement of systems, equipment, services, and materials for SCITLS. The role oversees sourcing strategies, supplier engagement, acquisition planning, and the end-to-end procurement lifecycle supporting mission-essential capabilities across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environments. The position supervises and mentors the SCITLS Procurement Team, coordinates daily workflows and escalations, and partners with the Supply Chain Management Manager (SCMM), GDIT Strategic Acquisitions Office, program finance, USSTRATCOM J645, and GSA AAS. It leads procurement planning, renewal schedules, pipeline reviews, funding forecasts, and performance reviews to maintain continuity of mission support and improve procurement operations. The position is onsite at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, and requires a current active Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of related procurement, project management, and/or contracts work experience; a BA/BS may substitute for additional years of experience.
- BA/BS degree.
- ITIL Foundations v4 certification, or ability to obtain it within 9 months.
- Current, active Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Skills in bidding processes, procurement, and procurement performance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading procurement functions, managing supplier negotiations, and overseeing purchasing activities.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, pricing strategy, project management, supply chain operations, and procurement lifecycle management.
- Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and Trade Agreement Act (TAA).
- Experience with inventory management frameworks and contract documentation.
- Familiarity with compliance requirements, auditing standards, and procurement policy enforcement.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate across engineering, operations, logistics, and finance teams.
- Proficiency in MS Office, ServiceNow, reporting tools, and documentation workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to drive cost savings, streamline processes, and improve procurement performance.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor, and task the SCITLS Procurement Team to support operational excellence, transaction velocity, and audit-ready records.
- Coordinate daily procurement workflows, workload balancing, and escalations across direct reports.
- Build communications and partnerships with GDIT's Strategic Acquisitions Office (SAO).
- Direct end-to-end procurement lifecycles and proactive renewal schedules, completing actions ahead of Period of Performance (PoP) expirations to maintain mission support and operational continuity.
- Maintain daily operational alignment and battle-rhythm communications with the Supply Chain Management Manager (SCMM), synchronizing workflows and accelerating issue mitigation.
- Partner with the SCMM to resolve high-visibility procurement escalations and supply chain bottlenecks.
- Maintain proactive communications and alignment with the SCMM, USSTRATCOM J645 (Enterprise Resources Management Division), and GSA AAS.
- Lead weekly procurement pipeline calls with staff and finance counterparts covering current and upcoming procurement efforts.
- Partner with the SCMM and Program Finance Manager to establish procurement forecasts for CLIN funding levels and Estimates at Completion (EAC), mitigating budget risk and ensuring procurement continuity.
- Conduct quarterly reviews with the SCMM to evaluate operational performance, refine procedures, and identify process optimization initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages, including medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plans, and vision coverage.
- Paid education and certifications.
- Paid vacation and holidays; a variety of paid time off plans also includes sick and personal time.
- Paid parental leave.
- Full-flex work weeks where possible.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits and life insurance, among other insurance offerings.
- Internal mobility support and professional growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
