Senior Federal Procurement Lead — DoD & IC

STR; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking a highly motivated Senior Procurement Administrator with federal procurement experience to join our Contracts & Supply Chain team. You will oversee strategic procurement across defense and government programs, serving as a subject matter expert on DoD and Intelligence Community supply chain matters.

You will mentor and develop team members, drive process excellence, and shape STR’s procurement strategy to deliver measurable results in cost, schedule, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of federal procurement experience (or 3 years with a Master’s).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (US citizenship required).
• Demonstrated experience in negotiations and supplier management.
• Experience with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations and interpreting federal acquisition policies.
• Knowledge of ITAR/EAR export controls and counterfeit parts prevention practices.
• Collaborative, self-motivated, with strong business judgment and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with customers, partners, and colleagues at all levels.
• Willingness to expand expertise across other areas of Supply Chain and Contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full procurement lifecycle from planning through closeout per company policies, FAR, and DFARS.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support growth objectives and program performance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Conduct market research, supplier qualification, source selection, and cost evaluations.
• Use ERP systems to create and manage purchase orders and ensure compliance.
• Maintain procurement files in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and company requirements.
• Utilize AI-enabled tools to drive efficiency and improve quality in Contracts and Supply Chain.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to scale procurement activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal customers and respond to inquiries about orders.

Skills

Federal procurement experience

Negotiations

Supplier management

Market research

AI-enabled tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

AI-enabled tools

Job description

STR is seeking a highly motivated Senior Procurement Administrator with federal procurement experience to join our Contracts & Supply Chain team. You will oversee strategic procurement across defense and government programs, serving as a subject matter expert on DoD and Intelligence Community supply chain matters.

You will mentor and develop team members, drive process excellence, and shape STR’s procurement strategy to deliver measurable results in cost, schedule, and performance.