Procurement & Finance Engineering Lead

J5 Consulting is a Maryland based company established in 2006 to provide computing and consulting services for government and commercial entities. Our services improve Information System networking performance and compliance and protect electronic assets from loss and compromise. We welcome your application to receive consideration for the following position.

The Senior Procurement & Finance Engineering Operations Lead oversees procurement and financial operations, ensuring accurate purchasing workflows, strong financial controls, and consistent reporting. This role manages vendor relationships, contract tracking, asset renewals, and financial transaction processing (including cash and crypto where applicable). The position supports leadership with timely reporting, proactive issue identification, and detailed documentation to ensure transparency, compliance, and continuity.

This position requires engineering experience to examine the broader picture to determine other potential solutions for requirements and future program needs. An ability to see the full picture and bring Solution Architecture/Supply Chain Engineering experience to offer unique solutions to problem sets with mission insight.

• Minimum of 10 years in procurement, finance operations, vendor management, or related functions.
• Minimum 10 years in system engineering, with experience as Solutions Architect or Supply Chain Engineer.
• Education:
  
  System Engineering Bachelors or Master’s degree, or equivalent is preferred.
• Broad procurement and financial operations knowledge:
  Demonstrated experience in procurement execution, vendor management, financial controls, and maintaining accurate compliance-ready records.
• Familiarity with tracking tools and enterprise platforms:
  Proficiency with Excel, SharePoint, and contract repositories for managing purchasing, vendor documentation, assets, and renewals.
• Strong communication and reporting skills:
  Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with a demonstrated capacity for concise reporting and collaboration

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, escalating as needed:
  Oversee supplier selection, negotiations, purchase orders, and contract administration. Assess urgency and impact of procurement needs and escalating complex or high‑risk items as appropriate.
• Oversee financial operations for cash and crypto transactions:
  Ensure accurate processing, reconciliation, and documentation for all financial transactions while maintaining compliance with reporting and control requirements.
• Document and publish procurement, finance, and asset tracking procedures:
  Maintain SOPs, purchasing guidelines, renewal calendars, and financial tracking templates to support consistency and reduce operational risk.
• Coordinate contract renewals and vendor management:
  Track contract terms, renewal cycles, and vendor obligations to ensure timely renewals and uninterrupted service delivery. Demonstrated experience working with vendors on system troubleshooting.
• Monitor spending trends and implement operational improvements:
  Review spend patterns, identify cost-saving opportunities, highlight variances, and drive improvements that enhance procurement efficiency and financial visibility.
• Evaluate Alternatives and Solutions:
  Assess alternatives for new technology and engineering solutions, conduct analysis of alternatives, and recommend solution based on requirements, solution adoption timeline, and total cost.

• This position requires US Citizenship. Verification of US Citizenship to meet federal government security requirements will be confirmed.

• The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
• Clearance Verification:
  This position requires successful verification of the stated security clearance to meet federal government customer requirements. You will be asked to provide clearance verification information prior to an offer of employment.

• This position is expected to be onsite. The position will be located within the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA). Local travel/POV will be on an as needed basis, within the local place of performance.

At J5, we’re a team of innovators protecting organizations from evolving cyber threats. With 18+ years of success in government and commercial sectors, we offer meaningful opportunities to grow your career.

• a 6% 401(k) match
• PTO
• professional development, and more.

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