Senior IT Procurement Specialist

Tecolote Research, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Travel Accident Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Tecolote Research, Inc. seeks a Senior IT Procurement Specialist responsible for drafting pre-award materials and maintaining requirements data across DHS IT contracts.

This on-site role in Arlington, VA offers an opportunity to influence acquisition planning and contract data management. Responsibilities include guiding contract types and SOWs, managing PR through workflows, and providing COR support post-award with tracking and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or sciences.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on contract types and SOWs.
• Manage end-to-end approval process through PR and financial workflows.
• Support COR post-award with PR packages, modification tracking, and continuous documentation.

Skills

10+ years experience

Active Secret clearance

Independency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Tecolote Research is seeking a Senior IT Procurement Specialist responsible for drafting pre-award materials and maintaining requirements data across all of a DHS Component's IT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on contract types and SOWs
• Manage the end-to-end approval process through PR and financial workflows

Pre-Award Support

• Prepare and manage work packages and required review artifacts for multiple acquisition actions across fiscal years
• Provide regular updates to procurement request (PR) tracking tools
• Maintain and update SOPs, incorporating stakeholder feedback
• Develop and review requirements documentation to support acquisition planning
• Identify process improvements and produce corresponding guidance materials
• Maintain and use acquisition planning tools for operational and strategic pre-award activities
• Draft and refine internal guidance for management of contract data within contract management systems
• Develop and update acquisition strategy materials for leadership review
• Analyze and coordinate movement of requirements through internal review and approval systems

Post-Award COR Support

• Support the COR by providing continuous PR package support including modification, tracking logs, and required continuous document development
• Updated tracking systems with current cost and schedule information
• Daily update of the Agency IT tracker for status of suitability of contractor personnel

Skills Required

• 10+ years professional work experience
• Ability to obtain an active Secret clearance and DHS Suitability
• Ability to perform duties independently

Salary range: $90,000 - $125,000/Year, depending on experience and qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

Full-Time

SecurityClearance

Senior-Level

On-site

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:

Health & Welfare

Company Paid

• Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
• Dental Insurance for employees and family members
• Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
• Group Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Long-Term Disability

Voluntary

• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)

Retirement

• Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.

Time Off

Tecolote's generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.