Procurement Specialist – IV

Cayuse Holdings

Procurement Specialist IV at Cayuse advising government managers on acquisitions. Managing acquisition plans, supplier evaluations, and policy changes in a dynamic environment.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeBlackstone • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $836,990 - $115,140 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drafts Acquisition Plans for new contract requirements to include writing (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and all other technical requirements for contracts with total value under $100,000,000.
Conducts market research, data analysis, and technical evaluations from vendor proposals.
Reviews planned orders, creates requisitions for purchased items and supports the approval process.
Tracks order acknowledgement; confirms lead times, delivery dates, and costs; and communicates with the program office on any discrepancies or disruptions.
Reviews and tracks purchase orders until they are closed.
Reviews orders to confirm that they adhere to supplier agreements and contracts, and reports nonconformance.
Reviews invoices to confirm delivery of goods and assists with invoicing discrepancies.
Identifies opportunities and recommends actions to achieve efficiencies.
Evaluates supplier’s capacity to perform and comply and makes recommendations to management concerning products and services and available sources of supply.
Advises program office and resource management of any procurement policy changes.
Creates and briefs the program office on acquisition strategies.
Assists COR with eFiling requirements.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree OR at least nine (9) years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of formal education and relevant work experience.
Expert knowledge in acquisitions or supply chain fields.
Expert knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other procurement statutes, policies, and procedures.
Maintains professional competence and specialized knowledge base by keeping abreast of emerging themes and best practices.
Secret Clearance is required.
Due to the nature of work at the client’s site, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to pass a background check.
May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
Minimum Skills: Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft applications (MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
Must be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills in order to interface with personnel and other government agencies at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Voluntary Life and AD&D options
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
Paid Time Off

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Hard Skills & Tools

drafting SOWsIndependent Government Cost Estimatesmarket researchdata analysistechnical evaluationsprocurement policy knowledgesupplier capacity evaluationinvoicing discrepancies resolutionacquisition strategieseFiling requirements

Soft Skills

highly organizedexcellent oral communicationexcellent written communicationability to handle multiple tasks

Certifications

Secret Clearance