OverviewTecolote Research is seeking a Senior IT Procurement Specialist responsible for drafting pre-award materials and maintaining requirements data across all of a DHS Component's IT contracts.
Responsibilities- Provide expert guidance on contract types and SOWs
- Manage the end-to-end approval process through PR and financial workflows
Pre-Award Support
- Prepare and manage work packages and required review artifacts for multiple acquisition actions across fiscal years
- Provide regular updates to procurement request (PR) tracking tools
- Maintain and update SOPs, incorporating stakeholder feedback
- Develop and review requirements documentation to support acquisition planning
- Identify process improvements and produce corresponding guidance materials
- Maintain and use acquisition planning tools for operational and strategic pre-award activities
- Draft and refine internal guidance for management of contract data within contract management systems
- Develop and update acquisition strategy materials for leadership review
- Analyze and coordinate movement of requirements through internal review and approval systems
Post-Award COR Support
- Support the COR by providing continuous PR package support including modification, tracking logs, and required continuous document development
- Updated tracking systems with current cost and schedule information
- Daily update of the Agency IT tracker for status of suitability of contractor personnel
Skills Required- US citizenship required
- 10+ years professional work experience
- Ability to obtain an active Secret clearance and DHS Suitability
- Ability to perform duties independently
Salary range: $90,000 - $125,000/Year, depending on experience and qualifications
EducationBachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.