Senior Procurement Specialist

U.S. Federal Solutions, Inc. (USFS) is a management consulting firm with offices and staff in the DC metro area. USFS was founded in 2010 and provides financial management, acquisition management, program management, and data analytic support services to federal and state governments.

Overview The Senior Procurement Specialist / Lead (GS-13 equivalent) will support the Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC) by overseeing high-volume, mission-critical contracting activities and driving acquisition process improvements. This role blends hands-on acquisition expertise with leadership responsibilities, guiding a team that manages roughly 300 contract actions each year. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of DoD procurement, particularly in R&D environments, and excels at balancing compliance, efficiency, and stakeholder priorities at senior levels.

Key Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day procurement operations supporting a broad portfolio of service, supply, and R&D contracts in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and DoD guidance.

Oversee development and maintenance of the Contract Forecast, Template Library, and Processing Time Dashboard to ensure visibility, standardization, and timely execution of all acquisition actions.

Guide preparation and review of complete procurement packages, including SOWs, PWSs, market research, IGCEs, J&As, and acquisition strategies.

Lead and mentor team members, assigning work, providing feedback, and ensuring deliverables meet performance and compliance standards.

Implement and manage acquisition process improvements, tracking performance metrics and recommending changes to enhance efficiency and accountability.

Manage relationships with senior stakeholders, including O6 and General Officer-level leadership, providing clear communication, regular updates, and strategic recommendations.

Support acquisition review boards and working groups by preparing materials, capturing actions, and driving resolution of issues.

Maintain organized, accessible, and compliant electronic records across SharePoint and other approved systems.

Work Schedule, Location, and Travel:

• Onsite, Joint Base Andrews

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in federal acquisition or procurement, including at least 3 years in a leadership or team-lead capacity.
• Demonstrated experience in DoD contracting; R&D procurement experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and related DoD acquisition policies.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume portfolios (300+ annual contract actions) while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging with senior military or civilian leaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, and related acquisition tracking tools.

Preferred:

• DAWIA or FAC-C Level II or III certification (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting Air Force, National Guard Bureau, or other major DoD acquisition organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process modernization or digital transformation initiatives in acquisition environments.

Benefits

• Employer-provided paid Medical / Dental / Vision insurance.
• Employer matching 401K plan.
• PTO
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Additionally voluntary benefits to include Short / Long Term Disability, Term Life, and AD&D Insurance.