Direct Purchasing Specialist, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Direct Purchasing Specialist to join their team. The role involves researching and negotiating contracts, leveraging technical expertise to develop innovative solutions, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in procurement, particularly in defense contracting, hold at least a high school diploma, and demonstrate excellent negotiation and communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits in a dynamic, people-first work environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with procurement or direct purchasing in defense contracting.
• HS diploma or GED required.
• Experience evaluating requirements for hardware and software procurements.

Responsibilities

• Research and negotiate organizational contracts and procurements.
• Apply skills and technical expertise to develop innovative solutions.
• Work without considerable direction.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Research and negotiate organizational contracts and procurements. Apply skills, technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizen ship is required .

Basic Qualifications:

2+ years of experience with procurement or direct purchasing in defense contracting

Experience evaluating requirements for hardware and sof tware procurements in support of DoD government prime contracts, including FAR and DFARS flow-downs, spe cia l requirements, and performance work statements

Experience establishing CPSR-compliant procurement files greater than $250,000, including small business subcontracting plans, cost accounting standards, and the Truth in Negotiation Act

Experience evaluating and negotiating terms and c ond itions to identify and mitigate risk based on purchase order award type, commodity, and anticipated award value

Experience evaluating statements of work or bills of materials for completeness

Experience in supporting Other Transaction (OT) type procurements

Experience evaluating source justifications to ensure compliance with the procurement award type

HS diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications:

Experience evaluating sof tware license agreements to ensure conformance with federal regulations

Experience providing instruction about contract requirements and procurement processes

Experience with VPAT or 508 contract requirements

Experience with PCARDS

Experience with Commer cia l Items Assertions or Determinations

Experience with Micro sof t Word and Excel

Ability to multitask and prioritize based on demand of requirements or workload

Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

Possession of excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $53,000.00 to $108,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Direct Purchasing Specialist, Mid

Key Role:

Research and negotiate organizational contracts and procurements. Apply skills, technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizen ship is required .

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience with procurement or direct purchasing in defense contracting

• Experience evaluating requirements for hardware and sof tware procurements in support of DoD government prime contracts, including FAR and DFARS flow-downs, spe cia l requirements, and performance work statements

• Experience establishing CPSR-compliant procurement files greater than $250,000, including small business subcontracting plans, cost accounting standards, and the Truth in Negotiation Act

• Experience evaluating and negotiating terms and c ond itions to identify and mitigate risk based on purchase order award type, commodity, and anticipated award value

• Experience evaluating statements of work or bills of materials for completeness

• Experience in supporting Other Transaction (OT) type procurements

• Experience evaluating source justifications to ensure compliance with the procurement award type

• HS diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience evaluating sof tware license agreements to ensure conformance with federal regulations

• Experience providing instruction about contract requirements and procurement processes

• Experience with VPAT or 508 contract requirements

• Experience with PCARDS

• Experience with Commer cia l Items Assertions or Determinations

• Experience with Micro sof t Word and Excel

• Ability to multitask and prioritize based on demand of requirements or workload

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Possession of excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $53,000.00 to $108,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.