Senior Program Procurement Lead - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

MSCCN; Maryland; On-site; USD 125,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, seeks a Senior Program Procurement Lead to direct a high-volume, multi-theater purchasing portfolio and to drive FAR/DFARS compliant processes. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution to accelerate procurement velocity and revenue recognition across Counter-UAS programs.

The candidate will manage a centralized procurement team, interface with government stakeholders, and ensure timely delivery of material while maintaining rigorous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, acquisition management, business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of DoD or federal procurement and acquisition experience, including leading and developing procurement teams in a high-volume, high-dollar-value environment.
• Advanced, hands-on command of FAR/DFARS and defense contracting standards.
• Proven track record drafting, negotiating, and executing complex procurement packages and subcontracts under tight timelines.
• Experience building or standing up procurement functions, workflows, or purchasing operations.
• Experience with revenue forecasting and material receipt tracking, particularly where procurement drives revenue recognition.
• Confident interfacing directly with senior government leadership, technical staff, and program leadership.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the program's procurement team, maturing and scaling the centralized purchasing function structures, workflows, and subcontract frameworks to meet growing demand.
• Serve as the authoritative interface for all purchasing matters across technical managers, program support staff, and government stakeholders.
• Scale high-volume procurement pipelines to keep pace with rapidly expanding Counter-UAS material and acquisition requirements.
• Stay hands-on drafting, negotiating, and executing complex procurement packages alongside the team.
• Drive absolute FAR/DFARS compliance and integrate technical requirements with defense contracting standards to eliminate purchasing friction and accelerate cycle velocity.
• Own procurement driven revenue forecasting and lead the team in maintaining systems that accurately track material receipt, ensuring timely, reliable revenue recognition.
• Manage subcontractor relationships and material readiness to prevent supply chain bottlenecks across multiple theaters.

Skills

Procurement leadership

DoD acquisition experience

FAR/DFARS expertise

Revenue forecasting

Stakeholder interfacing

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, acquisition management, business, or a related field

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site"

Senior Program Procurement Lead - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, US

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
The proposed salary range for this position is: $94,500 - 208,000 USD

The Opportunity: CACI is seeking a high-impact Senior Program Procurement Lead who is comfortable setting direction and working in the weeds. This position will lead and scale the program's established, centralized procurement organization, owning a high-volume, multimillion-dollar purchasing portfolio that drives a significant share of monthly revenue across rapidly expanding Counter-UAS mission areas. The role pairs organizational leadership with daily, hands-on execution strengthening disciplined acquisition management, rigorous FAR/DFARS compliance, and scalable purchasing systems that keep pace with high-velocity DoD procurements and multi-theater material demands.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the program's procurement team, maturing and scaling the centralized purchasing function structures, workflows, and subcontract frameworks to meet growing demand.
• Serve as the authoritative interface for all purchasing matters across technical managers, program support staff, and government stakeholders.
• Scale high-volume procurement pipelines to keep pace with rapidly expanding Counter-UAS material and acquisition requirements.
• Stay hands-on drafting, negotiating, and executing complex procurement packages alongside the team.
• Drive absolute FAR/DFARS compliance and integrate technical requirements with defense contracting standards to eliminate purchasing friction and accelerate cycle velocity.
• Own procurement driven revenue forecasting and lead the team in maintaining systems that accurately track material receipt, ensuring timely, reliable revenue recognition.
• Manage subcontractor relationships and material readiness to prevent supply chain bottlenecks across multiple theaters.

Required Experience

Qualifications: Required

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, acquisition management, business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of DoD or federal procurement and acquisition experience, including leading and developing procurement teams in a high-volume, high-dollar-value environment.
• Advanced, hands-on command of FAR/DFARS and defense contracting standards.
• Proven track record drafting, negotiating, and executing complex procurement packages and subcontracts under tight timelines.
• Experience building or standing up procurement functions, workflows, or purchasing operations.
• Experience with revenue forecasting and material receipt tracking, particularly where procurement drives revenue recognition.
• Confident interfacing directly with senior government leadership, technical staff, and program leadership.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Preferred Experience

Desired:

• Experience supporting Counter-UAS or other rapidly scaling DoD mission areas.
• Experience scaling, maturing, or optimizing a centralized procurement function.
• Familiarity with multi-theater material requirements and supply chain management.
• Advanced degree or relevant professional certification (e.g., DAWIA, CPCM, CFCM, NCMA).