Strategic Sourcing & Category Lead

Position Title: Strategic Sourcing & Category Lead Location: Arlington, VA (Remote with occasional Onsite requirements in Arlington, VA) Clearance: None, Clearable US Citizen Company Overview ASI Government provides government leaders with the expertise they need to navigate acquisition and organizational challenges so they can make an impact and achieve their goals. For over 30 years , ASI has transformed the way government does business, impacting over 70 government agencies across the civilian, defense, and intelligence communities. Do you thrive on creating unique and impactful value for Federal clients? Are you passionate about partnering with clients and collaborating to create solutions? Do you enjoy the opportunity to drive change that impacts our nation? We are looking for smart, curious, driven individuals to join us in partnering with our client to help them solve some of the nation’s most challenging problems. ASI Government serves as a trusted adviser to government leaders seeking improved performance, enhanced organization effectiveness, and strategic change. Program Overview The DOS ESDA Program supports the U.S. Department of State, Global Acquisitions (GA) on a high visibility modernization initiative consolidating fragmented governance, sourcing, and platform support into a unified Integrated EDSA Governance & Shared Services Team . This program streamlines decision-making, enhances transparency, and accelerates technology delivery across ServiceNow, SharePoint, Power Platform, and procurement analytics. Job Description The Strategic Sourcing & Category Lead oversees federal category management and strategic sourcing for GA, driving spend analysis, procurement planning, and technology integration to support modernization and cost-saving initiatives. This role collaborates with PMO leadership and analytics teams to enhance sourcing strategies and deliver executive-level insights. Key Responsibilities Lead federal Category Management and strategic sourcing efforts across GA. Conduct GA-wide spend analysis to identify consolidation, cost savings, and “Buy Smarter” opportunities. Define and document data requirements for Power BI dashboards and analytics teams. Coordinate closely with PMO leadership on enterprise sourcing strategies and procurement planning. Support monthly/quarterly strategic reviews, including sourcing opportunity presentations and savings projections. Partner with the Power BI/Data Specialist to build and validate the Spend Cube , updated monthly with FPDS-NG and PRISM data. Provide sourcing recommendations and contribute to executive-level briefing materials. Serve as a key advisor to GA leadership on acquisition planning and market analysis. Required Federal strategic sourcing or category management experience. Ability to analyze large data sets and convert insights into recommendations. Strong understanding of federal procurement lifecycles. Experience collaborating with data/analytics teams. Strong communication skills for senior leadership engagement. Preferred Experience with FPDS-NG, PRISM, or federal spend analytics. Prior Department of State or federal acquisition program experience. Familiarity with Power BI requirements-gathering or dashboard validation. Why Join ASI Government? Work on high-impact, high-visibility projects that improve government services. Collaborate with experienced consultants in strategy, analytics, and organizational development. Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and mission-driven environment. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package (viewable on our careers site).

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