Procurement Specialist

Peraton • Herndon, VA

24d • $66,000 - $106,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Procurement Specialist to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard. Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Requirements

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
• Clearance: TS/SCI (active)
• Experience: Procurement/purchasing experience supporting government/DoD contracts; experience with CAP/ODC procurement preferred.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with FAR/DFARS procurement principles, CPSR requirements, purchase order administration, and government audit readiness.
• Skills: Strong negotiation, vendor management, documentation, and urgent/expedited procurement experience.
• Systems: Proficiency with procurement/P2P systems, eProcurement tools, and MS Office (Excel).

Nice To Haves

• Prior DoD/Army/ARNG contracting or program procurement experience
• Experience with IT/hardware/software procurements, telecom/circuit purchases, and commercial license agreements
• Familiarity with contract financial tracking and cost-account coding

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procure-to-pay for CAP and ODC items: sourcing, RFQs, evaluation, negotiation, PO issuance, and receipt/acceptance coordination.
• Conduct competitive sourcing per three-bid rules and applicable federal acquisition regulations; document rationale for source selections.
• Maintain CPSR-ready procurement records, purchase files, vendor pricing, and audit trails.
• Expedite urgent orders, monitor supplier lead times, and coordinate corrective actions for delivery/compliance issues.
• Evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate terms/pricing, and manage supplier performance metrics and SLAs.
• Coordinate with engineering, contracts, finance, and program leads to ensure technical/contract compliance and budget alignment.
• Perform market research, supplier risk analysis, and recommend sourcing strategies and continuous improvements.
• Prepare procurement status reports, PO trackers, and documentation for audits and reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level