Senior Business Operations Specialist

Role Overview

• Develop, prepare, and manage solicitation documents (RFP/RFQ) to support competitive procurement while ensuring alignment with contract requirements, Statements of Work (SOWs), and company policies.
• Negotiate pricing, specifications, delivery schedules, and contract terms with suppliers to achieve best-value outcomes and maintain compliance with FAR 52.245‑1, internal procedures, and procurement standards.
• Conduct comprehensive price analysis, market research, and fair‑and‑reasonable determinations to ensure procurement decisions are well‑supported and compliant.
• Prepare and maintain procurement and contract documentation , including procurement files, supplier correspondence, corrective action records, and performance reports in accordance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and expedite order delivery to meet internal and external customer requirements, collaborating closely with Program Managers, custodians, Material Management, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead and support contract-related activities such as contract closeout, asset/material transfers, customer issue resolution, and coordination with Disposition Leads for Plant Clearance.
• Utilize SAP for WBS setup, reporting, and data validation , ensuring accurate performance tracking and integration with procurement and asset management activities.
• Drive compliance, risk mitigation, and audit readiness by developing corrective action plans, supporting audit preparation, and ensuring accuracy within procurement, contract, and asset management processes.
• Interpret and execute contract requirements, SOWs, and performance metrics , ensuring alignment with procurement actions, supplier deliverables, and program goals.
• Cultivate strong supplier relationships that promote collaboration, issue resolution, and continuous improvement across the supply chain.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Six Sigma, RCCA, Gemba walks, and Kaizen events to streamline procurement, contract management, and asset processes.
• Support internal accountability boards and escalation frameworks , helping resolve supplier issues, delivery delays, compliance gaps, and cross-functional challenges.
• Mentor junior staff and program office personnel by providing guidance on procurement processes, contract requirements, audits, inventories, and special projects.
• Ensure full compliance with U.S. Government property regulations , including a strong working knowledge of FAR 52.245‑1 and the 10 Government Property Management Outcomes.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Bachelor’s degree + 3 years of experience, or high school diploma + 6 years.
• Prior experience with government property management.
• Experience with PIEE.
• Experience with competitive procurement (RFP/RFQ) and interpreting SOWs/contract requirements.
• Ability to maintain compliant procurement/contract documentation.
• Familiarity with FAR 52.245‑1 and government property regulations.
• Experience collaborating with program, material, or asset management teams.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule