Project Assistant – Planning and Procurement

Leidos; Lynnwood (WA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Undersea Systems Division (USD) at Leidos in Lynnwood, WA is seeking a Project Assistant focused on Planning and Procurement to support several contracts. You will work with Program Managers on BOM management, manufacturing orders, and Deltek Costpoint processes to ensure timely procurement and production flow.

Ideal candidates have procurement experience, familiarity with FAR, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with production planning including BOM management and scheduling.
• Familiarity with price reasonableness and competitive bids per FAR.
• Experience with Government Contract Procurement.
• Ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production planning for multiple development and production programs.
• Ensure approved material is available for planned production.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Material (BOM).
• Procure fabrication and COTS parts timely and accurately.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality and procurement to develop quotes.
• Establish production schedules based on material and resource availability.
• Provide daily status of WIP and material availability; identify issues.
• Coordinate with engineering, configuration management, and procurement for scheduling.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organization

Communication

Procurement experience

Government contracting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

MRP

Job description

Description

Build the Future of Maritime Innovation

The Undersea Systems Division (USD) of Leidos develops, integrates, and deploys advanced technology solutions that address existing and emerging maritime missions for a range of customers across the Department of War (DoW). Our Lynnwood, WA facility is expanding its operations based on significant business growth and is seeking new talent to join our world-class production team.

The Role

We are seeking a Project Assistant specializing in Planning and Procurement supporting several contracts in our Lynnwood, WA office. The successful candidate will work directly with Program Managers and their teams to conduct production planning including development and management of Bills of Materials, create manufacturing orders, tracking material in Deltek Costpoint, complete the submission of material quotes, submit purchase requests and track those requests through completion.

The successful candidate

Has experience/ in procurement and is familiar with price reasonableness, competitive bids in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other applicable regulations, cost-accounting standards and, in general, timely procurement action in response to work requirements. Is also familiar with production planning including BOM management and manufacturing order creation particularly using Deltek Costpoint. Has excellent written and oral communications skills and works well with teammates, suppliers, and customers. Has knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Officer Products and working with large PDF and Excel files. Is well organized and able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks. Can work onsite in Lynnwood, WA or remote. Can obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Why Join Us

• Work to support cutting‑edge subsea technologies that few get to experience firsthand.
• Collaborate with world‑class scientists, engineers, and innovators.
• Perform on programs that support the wide variety of high‑profile customers.
• Be part of a culture that values innovation, technical excellence, and mission impact.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in production planning for multiple development and production programs. Including:
  • Ensuring that approved material is available for planned production.
  • Generate and maintain Bills of Material.
  • Responsible for managing timely and accurate procurement of all fabricated and COTS parts.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality and procurement to develop quote packages.
  • Analyze supplier responses and select, manage and report on performance of suppliers.
  • Establish production schedule based on material and resource availability.
  • Provide daily status of WIP, material availability and identify issues that impact production.
  • Coordinating directly with engineering, configuration management, production management and procurement to ensure accurate, timely scheduling of material and work order flow to meet customer delivery requirements.
  • Using the Manufacturing Requirements Planning tool to drive purchasing and orchestrate kitting and Work Orders to the production floor.
  • Establishing work procedures consistent with the project’s manufacturing methodology.
  • Resolving impediments to achieving aggressive delivery constraints.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 5+ years or prior relevant experience.
• Microsoft Office knowledge and skill; strong experience working with large PDF files and Excel.
• Strong organization and communication skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Experience working with Government Contract Procurement
• Must be able to obtain a Secret DoD clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Costpoint and Material Resource Planning (MRP)
• Familiar with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

Pay Range

Pay Range $52,000.00 - $94,000.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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