Senior Procurement Clerk

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking a Senior Procurement Clerk for the Technical Project Support Services (TPSS) contract in Patuxent, MD. This position involves preparing procurement documentation, ensuring compliance, and mentoring junior staff.

Candidates must have 10 years of relevant experience and a Master's degree, or a Bachelor's plus additional experience, along with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office. A Secret security clearance is also necessary.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience required, with 3 years in a U.S. Navy or DoD program.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Effective communication with employees and outside contacts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procurement documentation for purchases.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines and processes.
• Maintain records and track procurements.

Skills

Microsoft Office suite

Interpersonal skills

Analytical techniques

Education

Master's degree or Bachelor's degree plus 4 years experience

Job description

Senior Procurement Clerk (TPSS)

Bowhead is seeking a Senior Procurement Clerk for the upcoming Technical Project Support Services (TPSS) contract in Patuxent, MD. TPSS supports the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Webster Outlying Field (WOLF) in delivering mission‑critical systems and services. The effort provides a wide range of technical, project management, engineering, logistics, training, and administrative support for air, ship, shore, expeditionary, and surveillance systems that directly support warfighter operations. This opportunity is contingent upon contract award and is not currently funded.

Responsibilities

• Prepares documentation for procurements (large and small purchases).
• Ensures compliance with guidelines and processes.
• Maintains and tracks procurements while ensuring that accurate records are kept.
• Utilizes N-ERP to generate purchase requisitions regarding material or hardware services procurements. Supports data calls as needed.
• Directs, oversees, and trains junior staff in applying analytical techniques and methodologies.

Qualifications

• At least ten (10) years of experience and a master’s degree or bachelor’s degree plus four (4) additional years of experience may be substituted for a Master’s; of the minimum required 10 years of experience, at least 3 years of experience must be in a business functional area with the U.S. Navy or other DoD program.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 15 to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

Security Clearance Required

Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for a Secret clearance at this location.