Federal Procurement Specialist — IT Contracts & Reporting

Aretum; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan (401k)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Disability (short/long-term)

Training & development

Job summary

Aretum is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support federal acquisition and contract management activities through requirements development, documentation, coordination, and tracking. The role collaborates with internal stakeholders to support procurement processes, monitor actions, maintain accurate data, and provide clear reporting throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

Because the role involves federal contracting, candidates may handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree and 3-5 years supporting federal acquisition, contract management, procurement, or related discipline.
• Experience developing and managing acquisition requirements, SOWs, work packages, and procurement documentation.
• Strong Excel skills with data tracking and reporting; Power BI is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to produce clear documentation and leadership-ready materials.
• Able to manage multiple acquisition actions with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced federal environment.

Responsibilities

• Support CISA IT acquisition activities by developing pre-award requirements and SOWs.
• Coordinate requirements through internal reviews, procurement requests, and leadership approvals.
• Maintain contract data, tracking logs, SOPs, and identify process improvements.
• Provide post-award support to CORs with procurement packages and modification documentation.
• Prepare reports, guidance materials, and status updates for stakeholders and leadership.
• Support contractor personnel suitability tracking and other operational reporting requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Aretum is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support federal acquisition and contract management activities through requirements development, documentation, coordination, and tracking. The role collaborates with internal stakeholders to support procurement processes, monitor actions, maintain accurate data, and provide clear reporting throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

Because the role involves federal contracting, candidates may handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must