Procurement Manager

Amentum; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Procurement Manager to support the PIF of the C5ISR Center at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD and JBMDL, NJ. The role requires leading a 5–7 person procurement team, ensuring material, equipment, and services are acquired as required to support mission execution.

The incumbent will work in a hybrid setting (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) with strong DoD contracting background, FAR/DFARS knowledge, and experience with Costpoint/Onpoint ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Requires in-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS).
• Experience in a DoD/government contracting or defense manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing procurement for technical or integration programs.
• Proficiency with procurement systems and ERP platforms (Costpoint, SAP, Oracle or similar).
• Active Secret US Government Clearance is required; US citizenship is required to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 5–7 procurement specialists and oversee material, equipment, and service acquisition to support mission execution.
• Produce and review specifications, solicitations, RFIs, RFPs and supplier contracts; conduct sourcing research and proposal reviews.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines, policies, and internal controls; develop or review SOWs and related documents.
• Analyze methods to improve efficiency, performance, and quality of service; coordinate weekly staff meetings and MPRs.

Skills

Procurement management

Cost/price analysis

SOW/RFP/RFQ development

Education

BS/BA degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Costpoint

Onpoint

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Position Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD
Relocation Assistance: None available at this time
Hybrid/Remote/Telework: Hybrid: 3 days on-site/2 days remote
Clearance Type: DoW Secret
Shift: Day shift
Travel Required: As needed

Amentum is currently seeking a Procurement Manager to support the Prototyping Integration Facility (PIF) of the Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Center (C5ISR) at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ areas. This project provides the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Futures Command, U.S. Special Forces and the U.S. Marine Corps integration of C5ISR operational prototypes onto a range Military Weapon Systems & Platforms (air, ground & sea) as well as performing C5ISR prototyping, integration, and testing support based on Real-World emerging needs of the Warfighter.

Position Description

• Manage a team of 5-7 procurement specialist Serve as a technical expert in materiel procurement and acquisition supporting project execution; perform and coordinate administrative, technical, and professional efforts related to ensuring that materials, equipment, and services required are received as required to support mission execution Produce and review specifications, solicitations, requests for proposals, sourcing research, proposal review Ensure compliance with guidelines, policies, and internal controls.
• Working knowledge of Costpoint Software. Working knowledge of Onpoint software. Must be capable of demonstrating experience in conducting analysis and developing materiel and process solutions.
• Produce and review technical documentation, reports and status updates.
• Recommend measures to improve methods, performance, and quality of service, and suggests changes to increase efficiency.
• An active working knowledge of the FAR / DFAR regulations.
• Work in office on base, 3 days a week with staff and customer. (Hybrid position) Conduct weekly Staff meetings and Monthly MPR’s.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma (preferred BS /BA degree).
• 12 years’ experience (8 or more in the Defense Industry).
• Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Experience working within a DoD, government contracting, or defense manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing procurement for technical, engineering, or integration programs.
• Proficiency with procurement systems and ERP platforms (e.g., Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management, including vendor vetting, quality reviews, and compliance assurance.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, BOMs, specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Experience developing or reviewing Statements of Work (SOWs), RFPs, RFQs, and supplier contracts.
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to perform cost/price analysis or support cost evaluations.
• Ability to travel between APG and JBMDL as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS /BA degree

Compensation Details

$120,000 - $145,000

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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