Senior Procurement Specialist

About Quecon

Quecon is looking for hardworking, talented, and committed individuals to join our growing team-people who know what it takes to deliver the best results the first time, every time. We proudly support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) by providing highly qualified professional and technical resources that uphold the agency's mission and vision. We are seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to support the FAA's Alaska Satellite Telecommunications Infrastructure (ASTI) contract.

This role is critical in ensuring that project needs are met through accurate, timely, and mission-aligned procurement activities.

Applicants selected will undergo a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for a Position of Public Trust. Must be a U.S. citizen or a 3-year permanent resident (green card holder). Quecon is unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

This is a full-time position, Monday–Friday, reporting onsite to the ASTI Depot in Anchorage, Alaska.

The Senior Procurement Specialist will oversee procurement activities, support technical teams, and participate in FAA-facing communications. This role requires professionalism, technical understanding, strong work ethic, and the ability to operate as a knowledgeable, reliable resource for field staff and leadership.

• Manage procurement actions for FAA-approved systems, materials, and components.

• Develop a deep understanding of ASTI procurement workflows; initial hands‑on guidance will be provided until proficient.

• Ensure all purchases meet FAA requirements, specifications, and mission needs.

• Provide guidance to technicians on FAA-aligned processes, decision‑making, and procurement considerations.

• Apply foundational understanding of satellite communications, network communications, or similar systems to evaluate and process procurement requests.

• Interpret and apply technical specifications including metal types, grounding standards, FAA‑specific material requirements, and system infrastructure components.

• Leverage prior field or operational experience to make informed procurement decisions; system‑specific training will be provided.

• Attend online meetings with the FAA and demonstrate professional meeting etiquette at all times.

• Understand role boundaries and communicate appropriately; represent Quecon with professionalism and clarity.

• Maintain situational awareness of authority levels, responsibility scope, and project decision hierarchies.

• Prepare timely, accurate monthly procurement and project reports using Microsoft Office Suite.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of purchases, specifications, approvals, and vendor interactions.

• Support leadership with data‑driven reporting and procurement tracking.

• Serve as a resource for technicians and team members, providing guidance based on FAA processes and best practices.

• Help impart technical understanding and decision‑making frameworks that were previously lacking.

• Collaborate closely with leadership and use established contacts to resolve technical unknowns as needed.

• Demonstrate strong work ethic and set the example for the team‑work full scheduled hours and additional time if required to meet mission needs.

• Obtain an operator's license for a forklift; perform physical tasks including pulling boxes, staging shipments, and transporting materials to cargo.

• Understand that this is not a suit‑and‑tie position; hands‑on work is part of the role.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree + 8 years of relevant experience

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain operations, ideally in a technical or regulated environment.

• Foundational knowledge of satellite communications, network communications, or similar technical systems.

• Strong professional communication skills and the ability to represent Quecon effectively in FAA meetings.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and documentation.

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