Procurement & Schedule Program Integrator

Ignite Digital•Chesapeake, VA

About The Position

The Program Integrator provides acquisition, scheduling, and data analytics support to Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic. This position serves as a critical liaison between government stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to manage procurement actions, maintain program schedules, and deliver data-driven insights supporting program execution. The successful candidate must possess significant experience supporting Navy acquisition and procurement processes, including software, hardware, and licensing procurements within a DoD/DoW environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Acquisition Management, or related field.
12+ years of experience supporting Navy or DoD/DoW programs.
Demonstrated experience supporting: Software procurement, Hardware procurement, Licensing management and renewals, Procurement tracking and execution.
Experience supporting procurement actions within Navy or DoD/DoW environments.
Experience using Jira for scheduling, portfolio management, or Agile delivery.
Experience developing dashboards using Power BI or similar tools.
Strong understanding of: Navy acquisition processes, Federal procurement lifecycle, Contract vehicles and funding processes.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Active PMP certification.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret Clearance.
Experience supporting NIWC Atlantic, PEOs, SYSCOMs, or Fleet programs.
Familiarity with: FAR/DFARS, Navy acquisition regulations, Procurement package development, Contract modifications, Software license management.
SAFe Agile certification.
Atlassian Jira certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate procurement activities for software, hardware, and licensing requirements supporting Navy programs.
Develop procurement packages, requirements documentation, and supporting artifacts.
Track procurement requests through the acquisition lifecycle from requirement identification through award and delivery.
Coordinate with Contracting Officers (KO), Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), program managers, and vendors.
Monitor procurement status, funding availability, and delivery schedules.
Ensure compliance with Navy and DoD acquisition policies and procedures.
Support market research, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and procurement planning activities.
Track contract modifications, licensing renewals, and maintenance agreements.
Develop and maintain integrated program schedules using Jira and Agile methodologies.
Configure and maintain Jira boards, workflows, dashboards, and reporting structures.
Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and action items across Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
Support portfolio and release planning activities.
Generate schedule performance metrics and executive reporting.
Develop and maintain executive dashboards using Power BI and related tools.
Integrate data from Jira, procurement systems, and other enterprise platforms.
Create visualizations supporting procurement health, schedule performance, and portfolio management.
Automate reporting processes and improve data quality.
Provide analytical support to government leadership.
Facilitate coordination across government organizations, contractors, and vendors.
Support executive briefings and status reporting.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.