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Peraton · 7 hours ago

Procurement, Lead Associate

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$66K/yr - $106K/yr

5+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Lead Associate to support source selection activities, assist in developing procurement packages, and collaborate with technical teams to identify the best-value suppliers.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support source selection activities, including solicitation preparation, proposal evaluation, and documentation review

Assist in the development of Statements of Work (SOWs), evaluation criteria, and source selection plans

Perform market research and gather data to support acquisition planning and supplier analysis

Track and maintain procurement files, evaluation documentation, and compliance records

Participate in evaluation team coordination meetings and maintain confidentiality of selection materials

Analyze supplier proposals for responsiveness, accuracy, and adherence to FAA and federal requirements

Support cost and price analysis, comparing vendor quotes, and verifying compliance with solicitation terms

Help ensure all activities align with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) and FAR/DFARS standards

Assist in preparing source selection summaries, recommendation reports, and final award documentation

Collaborate with Contracts, Legal, and Program Management teams to support timely procurement execution

Maintain audit-ready procurement documentation

Qualification

Procurement experienceAcquisition supportSource selection processesFAA AMS knowledgeMicrosoft Excel proficiencyContract administrationCost analysisAnalytical skillsCollaboration skillsAttention to detail

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance

Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience or Masters Degree and 3 years' experience or Associates Degree and 7 years' experience or a High School Diploma and 9 years of experience

Experience in procurement, acquisition support, or contract administration

Working knowledge of source selection processes, proposal evaluations, and acquisition documentation

Understanding of FAA AMS, FAR, or equivalent federal procurement policies

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and procurement tracking systems

Experience with contract terms, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements

Working knowledge of cost, price, and technical evaluation frameworks