Procurement Specialist
The Opportunity:
With all the information available today, it takes a skilled procurement professional to navigate complex acquisition processes and deliver cost-effective solutions. With the critical decisions made in our defense operations every day, we need a Procurement Specialist like you to do just that.
As a Procurement Specialist on our team, you will leverage your expertise in acquisition strategy, vendor negotiations, and compliance with DoD procurement policies to ensure mission success. If you have strong analytical skills and a problem-solving mindset, we have an opportunity to use those skills to optimize procurement decisions and support our national defense objectives.
This is a chance to grow your expertise and broaden your skill set into areas like advanced supply chain logistics, acquisition documentation, and contract lifecycle management. You'll share your expertise with other professionals through leadership and mentoring. We focus on growing as a team to deliver the best support to our customers, so you'll have resources to learn new skills and tools.
Work with us as we provide the right acquisition solutions at the right time to support the critical needs of our warfighters and national security.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
Experience with federal procurement regulations and compliance audits
Experience with cost estimation, financial analysis, and supply chain logistics
Experience with using Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
Knowledge of contract lifecycle management and government contracting
Ability to manage multiple projects, including planning and organization, decision-making, work delegation, and employee development
Ability to mentor junior procurement staff, lead cross-functional teams, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to maintain compliance and achieve project objectives
Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
5+ years of experience in Program Management or Acquisition Management
Experience managing the full procurement lifecycle, including vendor negotiations and acquisition strategy development
Experience in advanced acquisition documentation and compliance audits
Experience with metrics, business process reengineering, business case analysis, electronic workflow, cost estimation, and strategic planning
Knowledge of emerging procurement technologies and automation tools
Knowledge of DFARS and FAR processes for procurement
Ability to integrate security, travel, and acquisition regulations into comprehensive project plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies
Ability to conduct market research and negotiate vendor agreements
Possession of excellent problem solving and communication skills
Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
