Tecolote Research, Inc.

Senior IT Procurement Specialist

Tecolote Research, Inc.$90K — $125K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • US citizenship required
  • 10+ years of professional experience in IT procurement
  • Ability to obtain an active Secret clearance and DHS Suitability
  • Proficient in independent work with minimal supervision
  • Bachelor's degree in math, engineering, business, or sciences preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert guidance on contract types and statements of work (SOWs)
  • Manage the entire approval process through purchase requests and financial workflows
  • Prepare and manage work packages for multiple acquisition actions spanning fiscal years
  • Maintain and update the procurement request tracking tools
  • Develop and review documentation to support acquisition planning
  • Identify process improvements and create corresponding guidance materials
  • Support the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) with continuous procurement package support

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Flexible work environment
Full Job Description
Overview

Tecolote 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

Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

About Tecolote Research, Inc.

Tecolote Research, Inc. is a private defense contractor that provides engineering and analysis services to the United States Department of Defense and other government agencies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Tecolote Research specializes in cost estimating, financial management, and program management services. The company has worked on a variety of defense projects, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the B-2 Spirit bomber, and the Trident missile system.
Learn more about Tecolote Research, Inc.
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1973
5 Year Trend
+14%
Revenue
$150 million

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