Procurement Analyst

Location: Rockville, MD (Hybrid) (2 Days Onsite)

Position Title: Software Engineer, Lead

Clearance: Secret

Required: US Citizenship

Position Summary: The Procurement Analyst supports the Client Enterprise Software Toolchain by managing the end-to-end procurement and licensing lifecycle for Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) tools. This role ensures that software acquisitions, renewals, and licenses are mission-aligned, cost-effective, compliant, and audit-ready.

The Procurement Analyst works closely with technical, cybersecurity, and Government stakeholders to validate requirements, conduct market research, manage vendors, negotiate licenses, and prepare required purchasing documentation. This position plays a critical role in software approval, financial accountability (FIAR), and lifecycle management across the enterprise Dev Sec Ops  environment.

Key Responsibilities Requirements Validation & Acquisition Planning

• Validate new software and renewal requirements by coordinating with Government stakeholders, Dev Sec Ops  engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and program leadership to confirm mission need, scope, and timing.
• Analyze technical and operational requirements to ensure requested tools align with the client enterprise toolchain strategy.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate tools, avoid duplication, and reduce unnecessary licensing costs.
• Support acquisition planning by aligning procurement actions with integration timelines, security reviews, and operational priorities.

COTS / FOSS Market Research & Analysis

• Conduct detailed COTS and FOSS market research to identify software solutions that meet functional, technical, and security requirements.
• Evaluate vendor offerings, feature sets, licensing models (user-based, consumption-based, enterprise), and support structures.
• Assess software maturity, vendor stability, roadmap viability, and compatibility with cloud and Dev Sec Ops  environments.
• Document market research findings to support Government decision-making and purchasing approval processes.

Vendor Management & License Negotiation

• Serve as the primary interface with software vendors, resellers, and publishers.
• Lead and support license negotiations, renewals, and modifications to secure favorable pricing and terms for the Government.
• Review licensing agreements to ensure compliance with Government usage rights, data protection requirements, and renewal provisions.
• Coordinate with vendors to resolve licensing discrepancies, usage issues, and contract questions.
• Monitor vendor performance and responsiveness throughout the software lifecycle.

Purchasing Approval Packages

• Prepare, assemble, and submit Purchasing Approval Packages in accordance with Client and Air Force processes.
• Compile required documentation, including:
  • Software capability descriptions
  • Market research summaries
  • Licensing details and cost information
  • Vendor information and justification
• Coordinate with cybersecurity personnel to ensure security posture and compliance considerations are addressed prior to approval.
• Track approval status, respond to Government questions, and update packages as required until final disposition.

License Tracking, Renewal Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate, auditable records of software licenses, including quantities, users, usage metrics, renewal dates, and costs.
• Track license utilization to identify under-used, over-used, or expired licenses.
• Forecast upcoming renewals and coordinate with Government stakeholders to support timely decision-making.
• Produce software capability and licensing reports to support Government oversight, budgeting, and planning.

FIAR, Audit & Compliance Support

• Support Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) by ensuring procurement and licensing documentation is complete, accurate, and traceable.
• Maintain procurement records in a manner that supports auditability and financial accountability.
• Respond to Government audit inquiries related to software purchases, renewals, and licensing.
• Coordinate with program and finance personnel to resolve discrepancies and corrective actions.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Governance

• Coordinate closely with:
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