Procurement Specialist

Ignite Digital Federal Services; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Education stipends

Referral bonuses

Federal government project work

Volunteer and community engagement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ignite Digital seeks a Procurement Specialist to provide material procurement and acquisition support to Navy programs. The role interfaces with government stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams within a DoD/DoW environment while ensuring compliance with policies and licensing requirements.

The position emphasizes program, financial, and administrative support to senior leadership, including funding planning, status reporting, and process improvements, with a strong MS Office skill set and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business-Related Curriculum, MIS, Operations Research, or equivalent.
• Two years of contract management experience, including program acquisition documentation, data collection/analysis, and status reporting.
• 3+ years of experience supporting Navy or DoD/DoW programs.
• Experience supporting procurement actions: software, hardware, licensing management, renewals.
• Knowledge of Navy acquisition processes and the Federal procurement lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support software, hardware, and licensing procurement activities for Navy programs.
• Develop procurement packages, requirements docs, and supporting artifacts.
• Track procurement requests through the acquisition lifecycle from requirement identification through award and delivery.
• Monitor procurement status, funding availability, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure compliance with Navy and DoD procurement policies and procedures.
• Support market research, IGCE development, and procurement planning.
• Track contract modifications, licensing renewals, and maintenance agreements.
• Coordinate across government organizations, contractors, and vendors.
• Support executive briefings and status reporting.

Skills

Contract management

Navy/DoD procurement

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Program status reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business-Related Curriculum / MIS / Operations Research

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Office

Job description

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver.

We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technologyexpertisewith the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies toaccomplishmissionobjectives.

Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world.

Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within.

Perks of Working at Ignite Digital:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

The Procurement Specialist provides Material Procurement and acquisition support to Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic. This role serves as a critical liaison between government stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams to manage procurement actions. The successful candidate must possess significant experience supporting Navy acquisition and procurement processes, including software, hardware, and licensing procurements within a DoD/DoW environment.

Key Responsibilities

Navy Procurement & Acquisition Support

• Support procurement activities for software, hardware, and licensing requirements supporting Navy programs.
• Support development of procurement packages, requirements documentation, and supporting artifacts.
• Track procurement requests through the acquisition lifecycle from requirement identification through award and delivery.
• Monitor procurement status, funding availability, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure compliance with Navy and DoD acquisition policies and procedures.
• Support market research, IGCE development, and procurement planning activities.
• Track contract modifications, licensing renewals, and maintenance agreements.

Program, Financial, and Administrative Support

• Provide daily program, analytical, and financial management support to senior leadership.
• Support funding planning including funding plan creation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Perform administrative and program management tasks as needed.
• Apply strong computer, finance, and analytical skills to all funding processes.
• Lead or participate on teams delivering management solutions.
• Conduct continual analysis of program requirements and identify opportunities for efficiency or process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with DoD and Navy acquisition policies and procedures.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Facilitate coordination across government organizations, contractors, and vendors.
• Support executive briefings and status reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Business-Related Curriculum, MIS, Operations Research, or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of Contract Management experience, including:
  • Program acquisition documentation development
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Program status report development
  • Knowledge of FAR and DoD procurement policies
• 3+ years of experience supporting Navy or DoD/DoW programs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting:
  • Software procurement
  • Hardware procurement
  • Licensing management and renewals
  • Procurement tracking and execution
• Experience supporting procurement actions within Navy or DoD/DoW environments.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Navy acquisition processes
  • Federal procurement lifecycle

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Experience supporting NIWC Atlantic, PEOs, SYSCOMs, or Fleet programs.
• Strong MS Suite experience.
• Familiarity with:
  • FAR/DFARS
  • Navy acquisition regulations
  • Procurement package development

Salary: 70k+ to align with education and experience

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract.

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