Procurement – Lead Associate

Peraton's Procurement Organization is seeking a Procurement Lead Associate.  This Lead Associate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Apply supply chain risk management (SCRM) strategies in support of programs and proposals to include, but not limited to, completing SCRM questionnaires, drafting SCRM plans, writing SCRM narratives.
• Implement and sustain Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to include CMMC data repository ownership, performing compliance reviews on all new subcontract and purchase orders, and ensuring subcontract compliance to CMMC for all L1 contracts.
• Lead various SCRM projects including but not limited to roll-out of supplier SCRM self-assessments, roll-out secure software development attestations, roll-out software bill of materials usage.
• Serve as vendor manager overseeing vendor relationship management, compliance, risk management, and performance management.

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience with BS/BA or 7 years with an Associates Degree. 
• 9+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 
• Familiarity with review of government requests for proposals.
• Solid knowledge FAR/DFAR clauses relevant to material and labor procurements.
• Experience with Federal and/or DoD supply chain management policies and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.  Able to communicate at all levels of management.
• Able to lead others to solve complex problems.
• Works independently, receives minimal guidance.
• Capability to lead projects or project steps within a broader project or be accountable for on-going activities or objectives.
• Commitment to core values of being accountable, relentless, and proactive.
• Commitment to on-going learning and development.
• Experience establishing effective partnerships within and outside the organization. 
• Thorough, precise problem solver who works well under pressure and sees the big picture.

Proficiency in MS Office and related software

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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