IT Procurement / Telecommunications Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required

Position

• The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is the U.S. Government agency in charge of designing, building, launching, and maintaining America’s intelligence satellites.
  Develop. Acquire. Launch. Operate.
  
• Apogee Integration is seeking a contracts specialist supporting the procurement and administration of IT, cloud, and telecommunications contracts.
  

What You'll Do

• Reviews technical requirements, statements of work (SOWs), and vendor proposals, including technologies such as IP Address Management (IPAM), networking, cloud infrastructure, DNS/DHCP services, and cybersecurity solutions, to ensure contractual compliance and alignment with organizational requirements
  

Required Qualifications

• • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 3–7+ years of experience in federal, commercial, or DoD contracting, procurement, or acquisition.
  • Experience supporting IT, telecommunications, cloud, or technology-related procurements.
  • Knowledge of the federal acquisition process and applicable regulations (e.g., FAR/DFARS), if supporting government contracts.
  • Experience preparing and reviewing solicitations, statements of work (SOWs), contract modifications, and purchase orders.
  • Ability to evaluate vendor proposals, pricing, technical documentation, and contract compliance.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Prior NRO experience
  • Experience procuring enterprise networking, cloud, or cybersecurity solutions.
  • Familiarity with networking concepts, including:
    • IP Address Management (IPAM)
    • DNS/DHCP
    • TCP/IP
    • Routers, switches, and firewalls
    • Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
  • Experience with IT asset management or software licensing.
  • Professional certification such as:
    • NCMA Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
    • Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
    • Project Management Professional (PMP) (preferred)
    • CompTIA Network+ (helpful but not typically required)

Technical Knowledge (Not Hands-On)

The candidate should have a working understanding of:

• • Enterprise networking concepts
  • IPAM solutions (e.g., Infoblox or BlueCat)
  • Cloud infrastructure and telecommunications services
  • Cybersecurity terminology and IT procurement best practices

Pay

• Target Salary Range: $110,000 to $150,000. The salary range listed represents the anticipated compensation for this position. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and other relevant factors

What You'll Love About Apogee

• Challenging work in support of US Intel Community - a Mission that Matters!
• Access to our cool ApogeePlex facility.
• Support for new ideas & encouragement to take risks

• Professional Development Assistance (PDA)
• Wicked smart and collaborative coworkers
• Regular interfacing with company leadership
• 401(k) with huge company match
• Paid Time Off / Floating Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability (Short and Long Term)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Health Savings Accounts / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Apogee's Mission

• Be the PROVIDER  of choice for government & commercial organizations with an unwavering commitment to responsiveness, accuracy, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
• Be the EMPLOYER of choice committed to an open & transparent corporate atmosphere and progressive culture that attracts and empowers world class professionals to explore cutting-edge technical solutions while fostering professional growth.
• Be the preferred SOURCE for cutting-edge Analytic Products, Systems & Software Engineering, Big Data Integration, IT and Business Services that directly contribute to customer success
• Apogee Integration is an EE Employer