Material Project Assistant

Leidos; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in San Diego, CA seeks a Material Project Assistant to support Program Managers by submitting material quotes, coordinating purchase orders, and tracking PRs and POs to meet schedules.

The role requires onsite work on a 9/80 schedule, US citizenship, and the ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance. Close collaboration with vendors and internal teams is essential to maintain accurate project data.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Secret DoD clearance.
• High School diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with Government Contract Procurement and FAR familiarity.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and stay organized.
• Experience with Costpoint and SciQuest is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commit orders via Costpoint, SciQuest, and Purchasing Card (Pcard).
• Create Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for Subcontract Labor and Material Purchase Orders (POs).
• Support Program Managers generating Purchase Request Forms (PRFs) and routes for approval.
• Initiate Procurement Purchase Requests (PPRs) for quotes and POs.
• Reconcile and submit biweekly Transaction Detail Reports via US Bank Access One.
• Track order status from start to finish and maintain program spreadsheets.
• Communicate with vendors to keep delivery dates up to date.
• Track Goods Receipts and upload artifacts in CDMS+.
• Ensure timely order placement to meet delivery dates and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with other Material Project Assistants as needed.

Skills

US Citizenship

Multitasking

Organization

Communication

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Costpoint

SciQuest

MRP

One Trust

Ivalua

Job description

Description

The Undersea Systems Division at Leidos currently has an opening for a Material Project Assistant in San Diego, CA. The successful candidate will work directly with Program Managers and their teams to complete the submission of material quotes and track purchase requests. Responsible for the coordination of purchase orders and monitoring of such orders. Familiar with price reasonableness, competitive bids in accordance with FAR and other applicable regulations, cost-accounting standards and, in general, timely procurement action in response to work schedule requirements. Communicates professionally, both orally and in writing, providing reports and updates to Program Managers, Leidos Teammates, and Customers.

Join us and be part of a world-class team delivering unmatched solutions for today's most pressing maritime missions. This position will require the candidate to maintain a Secret Clearance. This position will require the candidate to work an onsite 9/80B schedule (80 hours of work into nine days over a two-week period, allowing for every other Friday off) to align with the NIWC government team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Commit orders via Costpoint, SciQuest, and Purchasing Card (Pcard).


• Creates Purchase Requisitions (PRs) for Subcontract Labor and Material Purchase Orders (POs).


• Supports Program Managers and their teammates generating Purchase Request Forms (PRFs) and routes for respective approval.


• Initiate Procurement Purchase Requests (PPRs) to request Warranted Buyer quotes and POs


• Reconciles and submits accurate and timely biweekly Transaction Detail Reports via US Bank Access One.


• Tracks status of orders from start to finish, maintaining current input to Program Manager Material Spreadsheets.


• Communicate with vendors to keep delivery dates up to date.


• Tracks and completes Goods Receipts; uploads artifacts in Contracts Document Management System Plus (CDMS+).


• Ensures timely placement of orders to support required delivery dates; alerts requesters of known issues and reconciles issues with successful solutions.


• Works with other Material Project Assistants, backing up workload as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a Secret DoD clearance.


• High School diploma or equivalent and 5+ years or prior relevant experience.


• Microsoft Office knowledge and skills, with strong experience working with large PDF files and Excel.


• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.


• Strong organization and communication skills.


• Experience working with Government Contract Procurement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Costpoint / One Trust / Ivalua and Material Resource Planning (MRP).


• Familiar with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).


• Proficiency in MS Office Applications, especially Excel.

Physical Ability To

• Navigate lab, office, and warehouse environments — with the ability to stoop, kneel, reach for extended periods, and transport objects weighing up to 50 lbs. across the facility.


• Use hands to operate computer equipment.

Original Posting

August 27, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $45,500.00 - $82,250.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.