Senior Acquisition Specialist / Active TS with SCI eligibility

Peraton

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field with 8 years of experience, or a J.D./Master's with 6 years, or a Ph.D. with 3 years.
  • Demonstrated experience in purchasing, procurement, or acquisition.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate purchases of hardware, software, and services for equipment procurement.
  • Identify procurement needs for the program.
  • Conduct market research to identify suppliers and compare offers.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers.
  • Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders.
  • Track and report key functional metrics to improve effectiveness.
  • Develop procurement strategies and maintain supplier relationships.
  • Manage end-to-end procure-to-pay for various items.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedule options.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Sr 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.
  • Identify the procurement needs of the program. 
  • Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and compare offers. 
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure advantageous terms. 
  • 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 and maintain strong 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.  
    • An additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of the bachelors degree. 
  • Demonstrated experience in purchasing, procurement, and/or acquisition. 
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

 

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 individual’s 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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