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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic and operational procurement, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations while optimizing cost efficiency and contract performance. Proven ability to lead procurement planning, manage complex actions, and provide insightful recommendations to senior leadership.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Federal Procurement RegulationsDHS Acquisition ExperienceProject Management Professional (PMP)Procurement PlanningContract Optimization
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Procurement DocumentationStatements of Work (SOW)Acquisition StrategiesMarket ResearchAcquisition Tracking Systems
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationAnalytical AbilitiesOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeSharePoint
Certifications & Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Industry Keywords
Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS)Cost EfficiencyVendor CompetitionContract RequirementsCBP Background Investigation
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic and operational procurement support for the Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS) Program
- Lead procurement planning activities, including development of Statements of Work (SOW), IGCEs, and acquisition strategies
- Oversee preparation and review of procurement documentation for accuracy and compliance with FAR and DHS policies
- Coordinate with contracting officers and program stakeholders to support timely and effective contract awards
- Monitor procurement milestones and maintain acquisition tracking systems
- Support subcontractor sourcing, evaluation, and performance oversight
- Provide procurement status reports, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior leadership
- Ensure cost efficiency through market research, vendor competition, and contract optimization
- Oversee planning, coordination, and execution of procurement actions in accordance with federal acquisition regulations
- Ensure compliance, cost-efficiency, and timely delivery of contract requirements
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in acquisition, supply chain management, or a closely related discipline
- Master’s preferred
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
- A minimum of 15 years of experience
- In-depth understanding of federal procurement regulations and practices
- Experience with DHS or DoD acquisition environments
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills
- Strong leadership, communication, and analytical abilities
- Ability to manage multiple complex procurement actions under tight timelines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint
- Positive adjudication from a CBP Background Investigation
- Position requires some travel
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
- Incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors
- Fair and respectful workplace culture
- Opportunities to engage at all levels
- Encouragement to take risks and learn from mistakes
