Senior Procurement Manager / Analyst

NextGen Federal Systems; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen Federal Systems is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager/Analyst to support the DHS program in Washington, DC. The role oversees strategic and operational procurement actions under FAR guidance to ensure compliance, cost efficiency, and timely delivery of contract requirements for the TARS program.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's in acquisition or related field (master's preferred) with 15+ years in federal procurement, DHS/DoD experience, and PMP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in acquisition, supply chain management, or a closely related discipline.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of federal procurement experience.
• Deep understanding of FAR and DHS/DoD procurement practices.
• Experience in DHS or DoD acquisition environments.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, leadership, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement planning activities, including SOWs, IGCEs, and acquisition strategies.
• Oversee preparation and review of procurement documents for FAR and DHS policy compliance.
• Coordinate with contracting officers and stakeholders to support timely contract awards.
• Monitor procurement milestones and maintain acquisition tracking systems.
• Support subcontractor sourcing, evaluation, and performance oversight.
• Provide procurement status reports, risk assessments, and leadership recommendations.
• Ensure cost efficiency via market research, vendor competition, and contract optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in acquisition or related

Master's degree (preferred)

PMI PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

NextGen Federal Systems is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager / Analyst to work with us supporting our DHS customer in Washington, DC. The Senior Procurement Manager / Analyst provides strategic and operational procurement support for the Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS) Program. This position oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of procurement actions in accordance with federal acquisition regulations. The Senior Procurement Manager / Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring compliance, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery of contract requirements in support of the mission.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Lead procurement planning activities, including development of Statements of Work (SOW), IGCEs, and acquisition strategies.
• Oversee the preparation and review of procurement documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with FAR and DHS policies.
• Coordinate with contracting officers and program stakeholders to support timely and effective contract awards.
• Monitor procurement milestones and maintain acquisition tracking systems.
• Support subcontractor sourcing, evaluation, and performance oversight.
• Provide procurement status reports, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure cost efficiency through market research, vendor competition, and contract optimization.

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in acquisition, supply chain management, or a closely relateddiscipline.
• Master’s preferred
• Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in the following:
• In-depth understanding of federal procurement regulations and practices.
• Experience with DHS or DoD acquisition environments.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex procurement actions under tight timelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Positive adjudication from a CBP Background Investigation.
• Position requires some travel.

About NextGen:

NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:

• Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure.
• Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good.
• Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability.
• Strive to achieve results as an organization.
• Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors.
• Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success.
• Create an environment where people can engage at all levels.
• Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.