Lead Strategic Government Procurement and Contract Negotiations as a Sr procurement specialist!

Pay Rate: $48.00 - $50.40/hr (Based on Experience)

 

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Sr Procurement Specialist to support critical government and aerospace programs. This high-impact role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of FAR Part 15 proposals and subcontracts, from proposal development through contract award and supplier management.

We're looking for a procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced government contracting environment and can quickly establish long-term agreements, negotiate favorable pricing, and drive contract penetration while ensuring full compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements.

What You'll Do

FAR Part 15 Subcontract Management

• Lead the end-to-end execution of FAR Part 15 proposals and subcontract activities.
  
• Develop compliant subcontracting strategies in accordance with FAR, DFARS, and company requirements.
  
• Prepare and support government proposal packages.
  
• Partner closely with pricing teams to ensure accurate and compliant submissions.
  

Supplier Negotiation & Contract Strategy

• Develop and execute negotiation strategies that deliver fair and reasonable pricing.
  
• Establish long-term agreements that support business objectives and cost competitiveness.
  
• Negotiate pricing, terms, conditions, and delivery requirements with suppliers.
  
• Manage subcontract awards, modifications, and purchase agreements.
  

Market Research & Cost Analysis

• Conduct market research and supplier evaluations.
  
• Analyze supplier pricing, cost data, and proposal submissions.
  
• Support Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD) requirements when applicable.
  
• Drive sourcing decisions that maximize value and mitigate risk.
  

Supplier & Program Management

• Manage strategic suppliers supporting aerospace and defense programs.
  
• Build supplier strategies that ensure quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved.
  
• Support subcontractors throughout all phases of the program lifecycle.
  
• Monitor supplier performance and address contractual issues proactively.
  

Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead assigned commodity responsibilities within the sourcing organization.
  
• Train, mentor, and support other team members.
  
• Share best practices related to FAR Part 15 compliance, negotiation, and subcontract management.
  
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement organization.
  

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in:
  
  
  
  • Sourcing
    
  • Procurement
    
  • Supply Chain
    
  • Contracts
    
  • Business
    
  • Finance
    
  
  
  
• FAR Part 15 subcontracting experience.
  
• U.S. Person status due to contractual requirements.
  
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
  
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
  
• Aerospace, defense, or government contracting experience.
  
• Knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
    
  • Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS)
    
  
  
  
• Experience managing:
  
  
  
  • Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
    
  • Cost Plus (CP)
    
  • Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF)
    
  • Other government contract types
    
  
  
  
• Experience with Truthful Cost or Pricing Data (TCPD).
  
• SAP and subcontract management systems experience.
  
• Ability to review and negotiate complex terms and conditions.
  
• Experience supporting subcontractors across the entire program lifecycle.
  

What Makes You a Great Fit

•  FAR Part 15 subcontracting expertise
  
•  Strong government procurement background
  
•  Contract negotiation and supplier management experience
  
•  Knowledge of FAR and DFARS regulations
  
•  Strategic sourcing and market analysis skills
  
•  SAP and supply chain systems experience
  
•  Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders
  
•  Leadership and mentoring capabilities
  

Why Join Us?

• $48.00 - $50.40/hr pay rate
  
• Hybrid schedule available after 90 days
  
• Opportunity to support high-profile aerospace and defense programs
  
• Exposure to complex government contracting environments
  
• Leadership role with mentoring responsibilities
  
• High-impact position focused on strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations
  
• Collaborative and professional team environment
  

Apply Today!

If you have experience in government subcontracting, FAR Part 15 procurement, supplier negotiations, SAP, FAR/DFARS compliance, and aerospace or defense sourcing, we'd love to hear from you.

Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Lead Subcontracts Specialist and play a key role in securing strategic supplier partnerships that support mission-critical aerospace and defense programs.

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