Senior Procurement Specialist

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1142

Job Title for Careers Page: Senior Procurement Specialist

Location: Remote

Clearance Level: Active DoD - Secret

Salary Range: $77,000 - $136,000

SUMMARY

Agile Defense’s Air Force contracts are supporting mission-critical operations at bases worldwide, including global tech refreshes, proprietary platform sustainment, and logistics modernization efforts. As our senior-level procurement hire is dedicated to this portfolio, you will work closely with our Agile Procurement team to help shape how we manage procurement risk, achieve compliance, and maintain the trust of our government stakeholders.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to support procurement strategy, compliance, and operations across Department of Defense (DoD) programs, with an initial focus within the U.S. Air Force business unit. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in FAR/DFARS regulations, supply chain integrity, vendor vetting, and materials lifecycle management to help drive efficient, compliant, and cost-effective delivery. This role will contribute to the development and scaling of a standardized procurement function to support high-visibility, high-impact government contracts—including global equipment refreshes and mission-critical sustainment efforts. The selected individual will work closely with Agile Defense’s internal Procurement team to ensure alignment on best practices, policy interpretation, and enterprise knowledge sharing across programs.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Lead end-to-end procurement for government contracts, including RFQ analysis, sourcing, pricing, negotiation, documentation, and vendor management in accordance with FAR/DFARS.

·       Execute and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders through accounting platforms (e.g., Costpoint), ensuring compliance with internal controls and procurement timelines.

·       Support in the development, rollout, and maintenance of procurement SOPs and checklists across Agile Defense’s Air Force portfolio to ensure process consistency and compliance.

·       Build and maintain compliant vendor pipelines, including counterfeit risk mitigation, sole-source justification processes, and cost tracking models.

·       Support program managers in budget forecasting and materials planning, helping translate government LOMs and RFIs into procurement strategies that avoid rework or noncompliance.

·       Liaise with contracts, finance, and operations teams to ensure audit-ready procurement files, including price reasonableness documentation, GIDEP monitoring, and FedMall/PIEE system alignment.

·       Serve as a mentor or task lead to junior procurement and logistics personnel as needed across contracts. 

·       Advise on lifecycle upgrades and replacements, particularly EoL mitigation, and coordinate closely with OEMs and vendors on availability, compliance packaging, and SPI.

·       Provide cost-saving strategies through lean methodologies and vendor renegotiations, contributing to program profitability.

·       Act as a critical bridge between technical stakeholders, government customers, and vendors to proactively resolve procurement delays and ensure mission readiness.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

·       Mentorship

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

·       Experience supporting Air Force programs or Kessel Run initiatives

·       Familiarity with military equipment lifecycle needs, including sustainment, modernization, and decommissioning logistics

·       Experience developing policy or training for counterfeit parts prevention and supply chain risk

·       Exposure to cost tracking for CPARs, DCMA audit prep, or compliance reporting to CORs

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

·       Secret Clearance desired

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

·       Remote

Strength Demands

·       Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles.  Some occasional walking or standing may be required.   Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

·       Stand or Sit

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section.

Happy - Be Infectious.

Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.

Helpful - Be Supportive.

Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.

Honest - Be Trustworthy.

Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.

Humble - Be Grounded.

Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.

Hungry - Be Eager.

Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.

Hustle - Be Driven.

Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

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