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XLA

Program lifecycle management and engineering support

Lead Procurement Specialist

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 7
Full-timeFijiNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Direct Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and/or Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) procurement experience is required.
  • A bachelor's degree or, at MCC's discretion, a recognized procurement certification (CIPS/MCIPS, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, CPSM, or CPSD) is required.
  • At least 10 years of public or donor-funded procurement experience, including at least 5 years in a lead or management role, is required.
  • Working knowledge of the MCC Program Procurement Policy and Guidelines (PPG), Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs), and MCC Policy on Preventing, Detecting and Remediating Fraud and Corruption is required.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing bidding documents, evaluation reports, and contracts for goods, works, and services is required.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Senior and Junior Procurement Specialists across procurements for goods, works, consulting services, and non-consulting services.
  • Plan and manage the Procurement and Grant Plan Package (PGPP), General Procurement Notices, and Procurement Implementation Plan.
  • Adapt and finalize the Interim Procurement Operations Manual (IPOM) and Interim Bid Challenge System (IBCS) within one month of effectiveness.
  • Oversee solicitation documents, evaluation panels, evaluation reports, negotiations, and contract finalization.
  • Serve as the primary liaison to the Accountable Entity (AE), MCC Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and MCC procurement staff, and obtain all required approvals.
  • Enforce fraud and corruption prevention, conflict-of-interest controls, and confidentiality.
  • Deliver training for AE staff, monthly execution presentations, and market outreach events.
  • Manage the transition and handover of records to the compact-length Procurement Agent.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior service as an Interim Procurement Agent (IPA), Procurement Agent, or MCA procurement director is preferred.
  • Experience under multiple frameworks, such as U.S. Government Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and World Bank frameworks, is preferred.
  • A master's degree in procurement, business, law, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience in West Africa, Southeast Asia, or the Pacific is preferred.
  • French language skills are preferred.

About the Company

XLA

Program lifecycle management and engineering support

XLA provides government services focused on Program Lifecycle Management, Engineering & Technical Solutions, and International Program Support. It helps agencies manage entire programs—from planning and engineering to execution and international coordination—through ongoing project management, technical expertise, and tailored support. The company works by aligning customer needs with project resources, managing scope, costs, and deliverables, and ensuring accurate, timely data and reporting to meet contract requirements. XLA differentiates itself through its award-winning track record, global staffing (250 employees worldwide), and its emphasis on meeting evolving government demands with reliable performance and international program capabilities. Its goal is to help government agencies stretch budgets and handle increasing service demand by delivering consistent, well-managed programs and outcomes.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Founded
Not listed

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