IT Procurement​/Telecommunications Specialist

Security Clearance:

Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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)

The candidate should have a working understanding of:

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

• 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

• Challenging work in support of US Intel Community - a Mission that Matters!
• Access to our cool Apogee Plex 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

• 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