Senior Acquisition Specialist / Active TS/SCI

About The Role

Peraton is now hiring a 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.
• Demonstrated experience in purchasing, procurement, and/or acquisition.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Details

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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.