Procurement and Vendor Specialist (Clearance Sponsorship)

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401k plan

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Nightwing seeks a Procurement and Vendor Specialist to manage a broad range of procurement activities—from rapid, short-turn purchases to complex purchase orders for materials, services, and labor subcontracts. The role is part of a collaborative team responsible for executing technical, facilities, and logistical procurements.

Able to obtain a security clearance; requires working with cross-functional teams and tight deadlines in government contracting environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, contracts, or subcontracts.
• Experience supporting procurement activities within government contracting environments.
• Proven ability to develop and execute procurement and acquisition strategies.
• Experience preparing purchase requests and supporting SSOW development.
• Strong experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate project coordination sessions with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Assess project execution goals and develop procurement and acquisition strategies aligned with customer satisfaction objectives.
• Execute procurement and acquisition strategies as part of a cross-functional supply chain team.
• Prepare purchase requests and support SSOW development.
• Serve as a liaison between program teams and procurement, contracts, and other stakeholders.
• Manage procurement activities independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project coordination

Decision making

Problem solving

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwingis seeking a Procurement and Vendor Specialist to support a dynamic, high-performing program with an excellent reputation. This role requires a proactive professional who can manage a wide range of procurement activities—from rapid, short-turnpurchasesto complex purchase orders for materials, services, and labor subcontracts.

The Procurement and Vendor Specialist will be part of a collaborative team responsible for executing technical, facilities, and logistical procurements. This individual will work closely with project teams to analyze procurementobjectives, develop sourcing strategies, and ensuretimelydelivery of customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead andfacilitateproject coordination sessions with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Assess project execution goals and develop procurement and acquisition strategies aligned with customer satisfaction objectives
• Execute procurement and acquisition strategies as part of a cross-functional supply chain team
• Prepare purchase requests for materials and support the development of Subcontract Statements of Work (SSOWs)
• Serve as a liaison between program teams and procurement, contracts, and other stakeholders
• Manage procurement activities independently while contributing effectively within a team environment
• Identifyand implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity, and accuracy
• Contribute to overall procurement and project team success through collaboration and accountability

Clearance Requirement

Able to obtain a security clearance.

RequiredExperience:

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, contracts, or subcontracts
• Experience supporting procurement activities within government contracting environments
• Proven ability to develop and execute procurement and acquisition strategies
• Experience preparing purchase requests and supporting SSOW development
• Strong experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and shifting priorities

Required Skills:

• Strongproficiencyin Microsoft Office applications
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Working knowledge of FAR regulations , company policy, and program run rules
• Professional verbal and written communication skills , with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage tasks from assignment through completion, including delegation and follow-through
• Willingness to work asrequiredto meet program timelines and objectives
• Strong judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments

Desired skills:

• Familiarity with engineering and construction disciplines, including:
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Architectural / Structural
• Fire Protection
• Telecommunications
• Security design and construction
• Experience developing detailedSubcontract Statements of Work (SSOWs)

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($64,000-$128,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwingoffers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.