On-Site DoD Procurement Lead – Lifecycle Management

Akima; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, seeks a Procurement Specialist to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corporate Operations in Dahlgren, VA. This on-site position focuses on procurement life-cycle management and independent handling of requirements to meet FIAR and FAR compliance.

The role requires US citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance, an associate’s degree or equivalent experience, and strong proficiency with MILSTRIP/IBPES and MS

Qualifications

• US citizenship with ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Associate’s degree, OR three (3) years or more of related work experience.
• Ability to work independently across multiple online systems to resolve issues and respond to customer inquiries.
• Knowledge of MILSTRIP, IBPES and other tools/systems used to support the procurement process.
• Understanding of the function of a "technical screener" role is a plus.
• Must be a detail-oriented and customer-focused team member.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the review and analysis of procurement requirements for internal and external customers in major programs across NSWCDD.
• Determine the appropriate and compliant procurement vehicle which conforms to FAR requirements and assist customers with completing the necessary procurement documentation to ensure FIAR audit readiness.
• Oversee the life-cycle procurement process to include material screening, IT Procurement Review (ITPR) coordination, PR creation and buying actions, discrepancy reporting, and Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO) coordination.
• Manage procurement processes to analyze and independently evaluate requirements while maintaining rapid response to stakeholder and client inquiries.
• Leverage and apply advanced knowledge of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) to advise on the purchases of goods and services to support efficient procurement practices.
• Recommend procurement strategies, develop acquisition packages and assist in obtaining required documentation to guide procurements throughout the process.
• Exercise independent judgment when reviewing, interpreting, and validating information and requirements to determine next steps.
• Expedite responses and follow-up to inquiries for short-turn procurement actions to meet critical mission needs.
• Engage and communicate clearly and professionally with multiple levels of customers and stakeholders across various mediums.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Customer-focused

Independent worker

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO), an Akima company, seeks a Procurement Specialist to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corporate Operations in Dahlgren, VA. This on-site position focuses on procurement life-cycle management and independent handling of requirements to meet FIAR and FAR compliance.

The role requires US citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance, an associate’s degree or equivalent experience, and strong proficiency with MILSTRIP/IBPES and MS