Procurement Purchasing Assistant Jobs in Washington

Tenacious Solutions, LLC is seeking a Procurement Specialist with an active public trust clearance to assist a client in the Northern VA area. Note this position is contingent upon contract award.

Primary job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Serve as the primary acquisition execution workforce supporting pre-award, post-award, contract administration, procurement documentation, and contract modifications.
• Conduct market research and develop acquisition strategies for Federal procurements.
• Prepare and review acquisition documentation, including acquisition plans, RFPs, source selection plans, and justification documents.
• Support source selection activities, proposal evaluations, and contractor past performance assessments.
• Perform price and cost analyses and coordinate technical and financial reviews.
• Administer contracts and monitor contractor cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Develop solicitation packages, statements of work, specifications, and contract line item structures.
• Apply FAR and agency regulations to ensure compliant procurement execution.
• Support complex acquisitions using a variety of contract types and procurement vehicles.
• Prepare business case analyses, reports, briefings, and procurement recommendations.
• Coordinate with Contracting Officers, program teams, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Negotiate, award, and administer procurement actions for goods and services.
• Prepare contractor consent packages, purchase orders, modifications, and procurement correspondence.
• Maintain procurement files, records, and databases to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Assist with procurement program implementation, process improvements, and training initiatives.
• Evaluate suppliers, analyze proposals, and recommend best-value award decisions.
• Research and implement procurement best practices, strategic sourcing methods, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Support special projects and other procurement-related activities as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• U.S. Citizenship required with an active public trust clearance or higher.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related major.
• 6 - 8 years of progressively responsible experience supporting Federal Government procurement and acquisition activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAR, agency acquisition regulations, source selection procedures, contract administration, and procurement lifecycle management.
• Experience supporting complex acquisitions, contract administration, market research, cost analysis, and procurement documentation development.
• Proficiency in the use of standard office software and applications (MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.
• FAC-C level II certification required.
• NCMA CFCM (Certified Federal Contract Manager) certification preferred.

Anticipated salary range is $80,000 - $95,000. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, clearance level, and relevant education, training and certifications.

About Tenacious Solutions, LLC:

Tenacious Solutions, LLC is a small business interested in taking on the toughest challenges and producing long-lasting, quality results. Our goal is to support federal clients by providing top-notch quality professionals.

We have a strong belief that our employees are our greatest asset, and we treat them as such. In addition to offering a competitive salary we also offer:

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) program with matching
• 3 weeks paid time off
• paid federal holidays
• employee referral bonuses
• parental leave
• tuition reimbursement
• masterclass subscription
• wellhub membership

Tenacious Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, personal appearance, family responsibility, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or physical disability, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.