Senior Procurement Specialist

Talentify; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IMSolutions is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to support a future federal opportunity beginning September 2026. The role focuses on advanced acquisition expertise across procurement lifecycle, including source selection, policy development, and program management.

Remote/hybrid as authorized by government and company, with governance aligned to federal requirements. The successful candidate will guide complex procurement initiatives, oversee strategy development, and mentor junior staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Acquisition Management, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten to fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in federal procurement, acquisition, contracting, or acquisition program management.
• Extensive experience supporting federal government procurement and acquisition programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex acquisition and procurement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procurement best practices.
• Experience providing acquisition consulting, advisory, or strategic support services.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple high-priority projects.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support operational and consulting engagements across the federal acquisition lifecycle.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute all phases of procurement and acquisition projects.
• Develop acquisition strategies and procurement approaches that align with agency requirements and mission objectives.
• Provide expertise in purchasing, procurement, source selection, and contract management activities.
• Advise government personnel on acquisition planning, procurement best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Support and lead source selection activities, including evaluation planning, proposal reviews, and documentation management.
• Conduct acquisition research and analyses to support procurement decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Develop, review, and implement acquisition policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Perform financial analyses related to procurement activities, contract execution, and program performance.
• Support business process improvement initiatives designed to enhance acquisition effectiveness and efficiency.
• Analyze, evaluate, and assist with the implementation of acquisition and contract management systems.
• Provide expertise regarding applicable federal acquisition statutes, regulations, policies, and guidance.
• Support federal project and program management efforts related to acquisition and procurement functions.
• Develop and deliver acquisition-related training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Prepare acquisition plans, procurement strategies, business case analyses, determinations and findings, and other acquisition documentation.
• Coordinate with program offices, contracting officers, legal counsel, financial personnel, and technical teams throughout the procurement process.
• Conduct market research and assess acquisition alternatives for complex procurement requirements.
• Review contractor proposals, cost information, and procurement documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Identify procurement risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Prepare executive briefings, reports, presentations, white papers, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Facilitate meetings, program reviews, acquisition reviews, and stakeholder engagements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff and acquisition team members.
• Develop innovative acquisition solutions that improve procurement performance, compliance, and mission outcomes.
• Support audit activities, compliance reviews, and acquisition assessments.
• Perform additional acquisition and procurement-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Federal procurement processes

Procurement strategy

Source selection

FAR knowledge

Process improvement

Project management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic guidance

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

IMSolutions is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to support a future opportunity with a federal agency anticipated to begin in September 2026.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Remote/Hybrid as authorized by the Government and Company as requested by the government.

Position Summary

The Senior Procurement Specialist will provide advanced acquisition and procurement expertise across one or more phases of the federal acquisition lifecycle. This position will support operational and consulting engagements involving procurement, source selection, acquisition management, business process improvement, policy development, financial analysis, training, project management, and acquisition systems implementation.

The Senior Procurement Specialist will be responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and executing all phases of procurement projects while providing strategic guidance to government stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess extensive knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, contracting principles, procurement strategies, and agency-specific missions and priorities. This position requires the ability to independently manage complex acquisition initiatives and provide expert recommendations that support mission‑critical objectives.

These functions include

• Lead and support operational and consulting engagements across the federal acquisition lifecycle.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute all phases of procurement and acquisition projects.
• Develop acquisition strategies and procurement approaches that align with agency requirements and mission objectives.
• Provide expertise in purchasing, procurement, source selection, and contract management activities.
• Advise government personnel on acquisition planning, procurement best practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Support and lead source selection activities, including evaluation planning, proposal reviews, and documentation management.
• Conduct acquisition research and analyses to support procurement decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Develop, review, and implement acquisition policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Perform financial analyses related to procurement activities, contract execution, and program performance.
• Support business process improvement initiatives designed to enhance acquisition effectiveness and efficiency.
• Analyze, evaluate, and assist with the implementation of acquisition and contract management systems.
• Provide expertise regarding applicable federal acquisition statutes, regulations, policies, and guidance.
• Support federal project and program management efforts related to acquisition and procurement functions.
• Develop and deliver acquisition‑related training and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
• Prepare acquisition plans, procurement strategies, business case analyses, determinations and findings, and other acquisition documentation.
• Coordinate with program offices, contracting officers, legal counsel, financial personnel, and technical teams throughout the procurement process.
• Conduct market research and assess acquisition alternatives for complex procurement requirements.
• Review contractor proposals, cost information, and procurement documentation for completeness and compliance.
• Identify procurement risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Prepare executive briefings, reports, presentations, white papers, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Facilitate meetings, program reviews, acquisition reviews, and stakeholder engagements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff and acquisition team members.
• Develop innovative acquisition solutions that improve procurement performance, compliance, and mission outcomes.
• Support audit activities, compliance reviews, and acquisition assessments.
• Perform additional acquisition and procurement‑related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Acquisition Management, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in federal procurement, acquisition, contracting, or acquisition program management.
• Extensive experience supporting federal government procurement and acquisition programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex acquisition and procurement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procurement best practices.
• Experience providing acquisition consulting, advisory, or strategic support services.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple high‑priority projects.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.

Required Skills

• Expert knowledge of federal acquisition and procurement processes.
• Strong acquisition planning and procurement strategy development capabilities.
• Advanced understanding of source selection methodologies and contract management principles.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal statutes, regulations, and agency policies.
• Expertise in business process improvement and acquisition operational excellence.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze complex procurement, business, and financial information.
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to provide strategic recommendations to senior government officials.
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and decision‑making abilities.

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency with:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft SharePoint

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting federal acquisition, procurement, and contracting programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency‑specific acquisition regulations.
• Experience leading acquisition planning, source selection, procurement strategy development, and contract administration efforts.
• Proven ability to manage complex procurement projects from planning through award and administration.
• Experience supporting organizational process improvements and acquisition transformation initiatives.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, training materials, and acquisition guidance.
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior government officials, contracting officers, program managers, and stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required government credentials or clearances as required by the customer.

Suitability Requirement

A full background check will be required.

Who We Are

IMSolutions is a rapidly growing woman‑owned, veteran‑owned Virginia‑based management consulting company. We specialize in providing innovative and cost‑competitive business and program management solutions to our clients across the public sector. Primarily, our support encompasses assisting clients in acquiring mission‑critical capabilities, including developing holistic program strategies for successfully inserting technologies to achieve material solutions efficiently and expeditiously.

At IMSolutions, LLC (IMS), service to our clients, each other, and communities is central to everything we do. We understand, comprehend, and appreciate that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and points of view lead to better and more comprehensive ideas and solutions. Our IMS culture and commitment to difference and inclusivity help us grow as individuals and in partnership with our clients to drive our unparalleled solutions and customer experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

IMS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

IMS is a federal contractor that desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings.

IMS is an E‑Verify Employer.