Procurement Planning Specialist – Principal Procurement Specialist

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Procurement Planning Specialist at MSTS managing strategic acquisition of goods and services in national security. Collaborating with technical teams to develop procurement strategies and plans in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeNorth Las Vegas • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $101,982 - $155,522 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with technical teams to identify requirements and recommend best procurement approaches tailored to specific project needs.
Provide expert guidance on appropriate contract types (e.g., fixed-price, time and materials) and contract structures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and optimizing value for the organization.
Support the development and management of procurement schedules, integrating them with overall project timelines.
Monitor progress, identify potential delays, and recommend corrective actions to maintain project momentum.
Conduct thorough reviews of procurement planning documents, statements of work, specifications, and other related documents to ensure clarity, completeness, and adherence to established standards.
Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between requesting organizations (technical teams) and the procurement department.
Assist in preparing pre-solicitation documentation to ensure a robust and competitive procurement process.
Ensure all procurement planning activities comply with FAR and organizational policies, procedures, and regulations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent training and experience with at least 8 years relevant, progressively responsible experience.
Highly Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field or equivalent training and experience with at least 8 years relevant, progressively responsible experience.
Demonstrated experience in procurement, contracting, or supply chain management.
Demonstrated working knowledge of FAR and DEAR requirements as applicable to M&O contractors.
Proficient Communication - Written and Oral, Computer Skills - Databases and MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Proficient Organizational Skills and Problem Solving.
Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2, ‘Identity, Credential, and Access Management,’ and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2, ‘Implementation of Personal Identity Verification for Uncleared Contractors.’

Benefits

Comp & perks

highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision
both a pension and a 401k
paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays
relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location)
tuition assistance and reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementcontractingsupply chain managementcontract typescontract structuresprocurement planningFAR complianceDEAR requirementsproject managementproblem solving

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsleadership capabilities

Certifications

HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential