Senior Acquisition Specialist / Active TS with SCI eligibility

ResponsibilitiesPeraton is now hiring a Sr Acquistion Specialist for its' Federal Strategic Cyber program. Location: Quantico, VirginiaIn this role, you will:Coordinate purchases of hardware, software, and services in support of the equipment procurement mission.Identify the procurement needs of the program. Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and compare offers. Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure advantageous terms. Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment. Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness. Develop procurement strategies and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers. Manage end-to-end procure-to-pay for CAP and ODC items: sourcing, RFQs, evaluation, negotiation, PO issuance, and receipt/acceptance coordination.Coordinate with engineering, contracts, finance, and program leads to ensure technical/contract compliance and budget alignment.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university with 8 years of relevant experience, OR a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field with 6 years of experience, OR Ph.D. in a related field with 3 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of the bachelors degree. Demonstrated experience in purchasing, procurement, and/or acquisition. U.S. citizenship required.Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.Peraton OverviewPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Job SummaryRequisition ID: 2026-168593Position Category: Supply ChainClearance: Top Secret/SCI