Procurement Specialist, Senior with Security Clearance

Procurement Specialist, SeniorClearance: Active Top Secret Clearance, along with CBP (Customs Border Protection) SuitabilityJob Location: Arlington, VA Overview:Varada Consulting provides support to our Nations Customs Border Protection (CBP) the largest federal law enforcement agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security. Varada Consulting is currently seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Procurement Specialist, Senior to join our team. Responsibilities include: • Develop Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Statements of Objectives (SOO)• Provide guidance and develop requirement documents, to include but not limited Acquisition Plan (AP) and strategy documents, market research/analysis/report and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE)• Serve as a primary reviewer of contractor proposals related documentation and conducts technical analysis of proposed Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Basis of Estimates (BOE) and reviews documents for completeness and compliance• Assist with preparation of all the associated procurement documentation required in a complete procurement package including Information Technology Acquisition Review (ITAR) and Balanced Workforce Assessment Tool (BWAT)• Provide quality assurance reviews of all acquisition related documentation drafted to ensure compliance and completion in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR), Homeland Security Acquisition Manual (HSAM), Department of Homeland Security (DHS)Management Directives, policies and procedures• Interface with and provide presentations to DHS senior level management, working daily with Program Managers (PM), Contract Specialists (CS), Contracting Officers (CO), and Contracting Officer''s Representatives (CORs)• Assist in the analysis and evaluation of acquisition related information and develop critical business process improvement and financial cost saving recommendations • Provide recommendations and programmatic advice regarding the application of acquisition law and regulations that impact the mission• The candidate must possess a comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end System Development Life Cycle Requirements: • Previous government contracting warrant is highly desired - level 3 or industry equivalent• over 10 years of experience and a MA/MS degree. • Work on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently and may oversee the efforts of less senior staff and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.• Requires a detail-oriented self-starter experienced in supporting senior Government leaders and other technical/business professionals• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project and SharePoint are required• Superior customer interface skills at senior levels of management with excellent oral and written communication skills are critical• Demonstrated understanding of requirement analysis, and procurement and acquisition processes is required• Knowledge of CBP and DHS regulations, principles, and practices pertaining to procurement and acquisition support functions• Knowledge of database creation and usage is mandatory• Active Top Secret Clearance, along with CBP (Customs Border Protection) Suitability Join an Award - Winning Team! Voted as Most Innovative and Fastest Growing Company, Varada Consulting offers highly customized IT capabilities in the federal civilian and DoD market space in support of the mission objectives of the federal government. Varada provides competitive compensation and benefits packages including 100% employer paid healthcare premium. Varada Consulting, LLC is an Equal Employment Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Created: 2025-10-04