Procurement Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist the contracting and procurement team as well as the Head of the Contracting Activity for the USCG, working collaboratively under the guidance of the Senior Project Manager.

• Aid in the development and updating of contracting policies and procedural guidance, coordinating with pertinent teams for publication and training purposes.

• Support the contracting and procurement career management team alongside associated training initiatives.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to create and deliver job aids, training materials, and quick reference guides tailored for contracting specialists and requirements owners.

• Report on project activities, risks, issues, scope, and progress to executive management.

• Ensure project teams and decision-makers remain aligned towards consistent, business- and/or mission-oriented goals and objectives.

• Oversee assigned projects through all necessary governance processes, ensuring that all required deliverables are achieved.

• Offer subject matter expertise and consultation regarding contracting and procurement regulations, procedures, and career management.

• Promote the implementation of best practices across project workstreams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) in a relevant discipline (Business Management, Public Administration, Finance/Economics, Political Science, etc.).

• Over 15 years of experience in Federal contracting and procurement (e.g. former GS-1102, etc.).

• Current or former FAC-C professional certification.

• Experience in managing or implementing the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and related Agency policies.

• Previous experience working with federal government entities and/or military branches.

• Proven project management experience within a federal government organization.

• Experience in reviewing deliverables to ensure high-quality results and work products.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including engagement with senior executive leadership.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 products and SharePoint.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and remotely.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous benefits package.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.

• Remote work arrangement.