Contingent Procurement Lead / Deputy Program Manager
TechTrans International · United States ·
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Project management
- Experience
- 3+ years
Contingent Procurement Lead / Deputy Program Manager
TechTrans International (TTI) is seeking a senior procurement professional to serve as Full-Time Contingent Procurement Lead and Deputy Program Manager for the Advanced Test and Logistics Support Services contract supporting the 704th Test Group at Holloman Air Force Base. This is a contingent position, pending contract award. This dual-role position leads all procurement operations while serving as the Program Manager's designated alternate for contract oversight, COR interface, and team leadership. The ideal candidate is an experienced government procurement professional who can manage a technically complex purchasing workload — specialty metals, precision instrumentation, GPS/PNT equipment, calibration services, ITAR-controlled components, and fabrication equipment support — while also operating with the judgment and communication skills of a program leader. This is not a title; it is two real jobs that require someone who can context-switch between execution and leadership without dropping either.
Clearance: Active Secret security clearance required. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Operations Leadership
- Lead all procurement activities including specialty metals, raw fabrication materials, precision instrumentation and sensors, GPS/PNT equipment, calibration services, ITAR/EAR-controlled components, consumables, and custom-fabricated parts
- Manage the full procurement lifecycle from Procurement Request (PR) receipt through QC review, vendor sourcing, cost estimation, purchase order execution, and delivery confirmation
- Ensure 95% of routine items are purchased within established turnaround timelines and 98% accuracy on item specifications per contract AQLs
- Ensure all procurement actions comply with FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and EAR requirements
- Supervise Procurement Specialists, providing technical guidance, QC review of complex actions, and workload prioritization
- Manage vendor relationships, source development, and competitive sourcing strategies across CONUS and international markets
- Ensure cost estimates are provided within three business days and purchase orders executed within one business day of government approval
- Provide actionable sourcing solutions and quotes within 48-72 hours for ad-hoc and emergent test support requirements
Deputy Program Manager Functions
- Serve as the Program Manager's designated alternate for all contract oversight responsibilities during PM absence or unavailability
- Interface directly with the 704th TG COR and squadron program managers as directed by the PM
- Support milestone completion documentation, CDRL deliverable production, and contract reporting requirements
- Monitor overall contract performance and raise risk flags to the PM proactively
- Support surge coordination and cross-functional team prioritization during compressed-timeline test requirements
OWMS and Workflow Management
- Manage procurement workflow within the OWMS, ensuring all PR actions are accurately entered, triaged, tracked, and closed with complete documentation
- Ensure financial data integrity for all procurement actions, including accurate cost coding by squadron and mission area
- Review and approve OWMS procurement workflow outputs prior to government submission
- Support 100% funds visibility in OWMS and zero unapproved cost overruns
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Active Secret security clearance required
- Minimum 8 years of experience in government procurement, including direct FAR/DFARS-compliant purchasing
- Demonstrated experience procuring technically complex items including specialty metals, fabrication materials, GPS/PNT equipment, precision instrumentation, and ITAR-controlled components
- Minimum 3 years in a lead or supervisory procurement role
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or related field
- Experience with ITAR/EAR compliance in a procurement context
Key Skills
- Deep working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and EAR
- Strong vendor sourcing and negotiation skills across domestic and international markets
- Ability to manage high-volume procurement queues while maintaining QC standards and AQL compliance
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for COR and leadership interface
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based procurement/workflow systems
- Judgment to escalate the right issues and resolve the rest independently
Preferred Qualifications
- CPSM, CFCM, or DAU Contracting certification
- Experience supporting Air Force, AFMC, or DoD test and evaluation programs
- Familiarity with OWMS or similar workflow platforms
- Prior deputy PM or contract oversight experience on a federal prime or OTA contract
- Knowledge of DoD property accountability and APSR requirements
Work Location
On-site at Holloman Air Force Base, Alamogordo, New Mexico. This position requires full-time on-site presence.
Candidate must require no sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Placement agencies and outside recruiters need not respond.
Interested employees must submit a resume including a brief narrative concerning your work experience relative to this job classification. Please complete our on-line application at www.tti-corp.com, click on 'Careers.'
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and an E-Verify Participant.