Senior Acquisition Specialist / Active TS/SCI

Peraton

$104K — $166K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field with 8 years relevant experience; or J.D./Master's with 6 years; or Ph.D. with 3 years.
  • Proven track record in purchasing, procurement, or acquisitions.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate purchases of hardware, software, and services.
  • Identify the procurement needs of the program.
  • Conduct market research to find potential suppliers and compare offers.
  • Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
  • Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders.
  • Track and analyze key procurement metrics.
  • Develop procurement strategies and maintain relationships with suppliers.
  • Manage the entire procure-to-pay process for various items.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive work environment emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Peraton is now hiring aSr Acquistion Specialist for its' Federal Strategic Cyber program.

Location: Quantico,Virginia

In this role, you will:

  • Coordinate purchases of hardware, software, and services in support of the equipment procurement mission.
  • Identifythe procurement needs of theprogram.
  • Conduct market research toidentifypotential suppliers and compare offers.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secureadvantageousterms.
  • Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
  • Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
  • Develop procurement strategies andmaintainstrong working relationships with suppliers.
  • Manage end-to-end procure-to-pay for CAP and ODC items: sourcing, RFQs, evaluation, negotiation, PO issuance, and receipt/acceptance coordination.
  • Coordinate with engineering, contracts, finance, and program leads to ensure technical/contract compliance and budget alignment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university with 8 years of relevant experience, OR a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field with 6 years of experience, OR Ph.D. in a related field with 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in purchasing, procurement, and/or acquisition.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual27s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

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