Infrastructure Procurement Specialist

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Roka Security is seeking a Procurement Analyst who will manage administrative purchasing and accounts for a global network of infrastructure and services. This role serves as the crucial communication and administration layer between managing clerical details with vendors and acquiring technical services for operations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with a methodical, procedural mindset and possesses a strong grasp of complex procurement processes, global vendor management, technical requirements, and market conditions.

This position requires situational awareness and ethical integrity when handling sensitive operational assets and resources to support no-fail missions for demanding customers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Account & Fund Management:
• Manage e-mail, phone, and resources for all procurement accounts
• Manage multiple operational fund accounts and sub-accounts
• Monitor account balances, status updates, and products to maintain service and avoid interruptions
• Execute recurring payments and manage payment tracking for services
• Record and store receipts for every payment
• Conduct monthly financial audit and fund request to track and stage funds for operations

Vendor & Purchasing Management:
• Research vendors, tools, and methods to support operational requirements
• Purchase infrastructure that meets technical specifications and operational requirements
• Effectively communicate with global vendors to verify specifications and initiate purchases
• Schedule deliveries and receive services in coordination with operational teams
• Monitor market conditions, including vendors, pricing, and assets
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors when appropriate

Operational Coordination:
• Collaborate and communicate with systems administrators and engineers to execute various projects, workflows, and deployments
• Coordinate with operations to deploy and maintain services
• Liaise between operations and vendors to detect and resolve outages
• Troubleshoot service interruptions and vendor issues
• Pay close attention to all communications and status updates to maintain uninterrupted service

Documentation & Database Management:
• Deploy, update, and periodically audit internal databases, logs, and SOPs to support operations
• Deploy procurement back-end database for data entry, reports, and audits
• Leverage databases, reports, logs, tickets, and dashboards to prioritize tasks and solve problems
• Document critical task milestones, data, activity, and progress with correct format in proper resources
• Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities and transactions
• Create and update standard operating procedures for procurement processes

Analysis & Improvement:
• Conduct data analysis by running reports, conducting research, and referencing logs
• Research and identify new tools, methods, and efficiencies to support operations
• Monitor and analyze market trends and vendor performance
• Identify process improvements and implement solutions for blockers or problems
• Adapt to constantly changing environment including trends, tools, methods, and processes REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Active Secret clearance and ability to obtain a TS/SCI

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