About this role
At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future.
We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.
Credence has an immediate need for two experienced Procurement Coordinators to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to Project Manager Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PM PNT). These professionals will coordinate complex Department of Defense acquisition and contracting activities, develop high-quality procurement packages, and help align contracting milestones with program objectives.
Successful candidates will be proactive self-starters capable of gathering information from multiple functional areas, interpreting procurement regulations, and translating operational and technical requirements into actionable acquisition documentation.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, develop, review, and track Acquisition Requirements Packages for Government approval in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Department of Defense, Department of the Army, ASA(ALT), and Program Executive Office guidanceDraft Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), performance specifications, evaluation criteria, and associated solicitation documentation for PM PNT products.Develop complete, accurate, and timely Procurement Request packages to accelerate contracting reviews and reduce delays between functional organizationsMaintain contract metrics associated with ongoing and planned PM PNT contracting activitiesResearch historical and current contract actions using systems and repositories such as Electronic Document Access (EDA), the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), SAM.gov, and internal contract-writing systemsAnalyze contract periods of performance, funding lines, expenditure rates, contract terms, deliverables, and related acquisition dataProvide input supporting the development of classified and unclassified contract schedules and milestonesCoordinate contracting activities with PM PNT leadership, product offices, requiring activities, Army Contracting Command, external stakeholders, and industry partnersSynchronize procurement requirements across engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, legal, financial management, and budget organizationsAlign acquisition and procurement milestones with the program’s integrated master scheduleDevelop and coordinate classified and unclassified briefing materials for program status, contracting, financial, and acquisition reviewsAttend and support program status, contracting, financial, and acquisition reviewsTrack Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) submissions and route deliverables to the appropriate PM PNT product personnel for Government review and actionSupport the development of long-term acquisition strategies and recommend appropriate procurement approaches, including FAR-based acquisitions, Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), and Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) pathwaysAssist in selecting contract types and acquisition strategies appropriate to technical complexity, schedule requirements, funding constraints, and program riskIdentify potential statutory, regulatory, fiscal, supply-chain, schedule, and contracting risks before they affect program executionSupport post-award activities, including technical surveillance, Contracting Officer’s Representative and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan activities, period-of-performance monitoring, scope-change analysis, contract modifications, and follow-on acquisition planningHelp ensure compliance with fiscal requirements, including bona fide need and Anti-Deficiency Act considerationsRequirements
Active secret security clearance is requiredCandidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:Level IIBachelor’s degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or a related field and at least three years of relevant experience in Department of Defense contracting or acquisition; orMaster’s degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or a related field and at least one year of relevant experienceLevel IIIBachelor’s degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or a related field and at least seven years of relevant experience in Department of Defense contracting or acquisition; orMaster’s degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or a related field and at least five years of relevant experienceLevel IVBachelor’s degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or a related field and at least ten years of relevant experience in Department of Defense contracting or acquisition; orMaster’s degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or a related field and at least eight years of relevant experiencePreferred Knowledge and Experience
Working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, Army acquisition regulations, and applicable agency supplementsExperience preparing and coordinating Acquisition Requirements Packages or Procurement Request packagesExperience drafting performance-based acquisition documents, including PWSs, SOWs, SOOs, performance specifications, and evaluation criteriaFamiliarity with EDA, FPDS, SAM.gov, and Government contract-writing or acquisition-management systemsUnderstanding of DoD acquisition pathways, contract types, source-selection activities, and procurement strategy developmentExperience tracking CDRLs, contract deliverables, periods of performance, funding execution, and contract milestonesKnowledge of COR responsibilities, QASPs, technical surveillance, scope changes, contract modifications, and follow-on acquisition planningAbility to work with classified and unclassified acquisition information and briefing materialsExperience supporting an Army Program Executive Office, Project Management Office, or comparable DoD acquisition organization is highly desirableCore Competencies
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to translate technical and operational input into clear, defensible acquisition requirementsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple procurement actions, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneouslyConfidence coordinating across engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, legal, contracting, financial management, and program leadership teamsAbility to work independently, anticipate program needs, and identify risks before they affect cost, schedule, or performanceCommitment to producing accurate, complete, and audit-ready acquisition documentation
Salary Range: $100,000- $180,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, skills, and overall qualifications.