Purchasing Analyst (Junior)

Own Your Future. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Purchasing Analyst (Junior).

This is a remote position that wil require occassional travel for team meetings.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities

As a Purchasing Analyst, you will support MTSI in the procuring and managing of products including software, hardware, and Other Direct Costs in response to Commercial and Federal Government contracts purchase requests. Buying can be executed via Credit Card or Purchase Order once Government approval has been obtained via Request to Initiate Purchase (RIP). An understanding of FAR, DFAR and DoD government policies are needed to ensure all procured items or services meet and exceed the expected requirements. This position can support remotely.

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Develop documentation in support of the procurement and purchasing lifecycle.
• Responsible for all communication and coordination with multiple product vendors and providers.
• Perform procurement and supplier management activities in support of Commercial and U.S. Government contracts.
• Prepare Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and verify accuracy and completeness of proposal packages.
• Process purchasing transactions in the purchasing system and award purchase orders within assigned signature authority to suppliers in accordance with state and government regulations and MTSI Procurement Policies and Procedures.
• Monitor procurement reports and help drive performance to meet company metric targets.
• Enter and update purchase orders and other procurement actions within the electronic purchasing system.
• Present reports and briefs to internal stakeholders including high level executives.
• Manage expectations of government customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support periodic reviews (weekly) for status of all open procurements.
• Negotiate contracts and purchasing agreements on behalf of the government customers.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of procurement, purchasing experience in support of a federal government department/agency (DoD experience highly preferred).
• Knowledge of federal government purchasing rules and regulations (FAR/DFAR).
• Hands on experience supporting procurement lifecycle including software, hardware, and Other Direct Costs.
• Expert working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced organizational, time management, and communication skills (both written and verbal). Able to manage multiple procurements at once.
• You must be able to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment and meet required schedules and timelines.
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle competing work demands.
• Self-motivator and self-starter.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Deltek Costpoint Materials, Time & Expense modules a plus
• Experience with Government P-Card and bank reconciliation a plus
  
  

Educational Requirements

B.A./B.S. in Finance, Acquisition, Contracting, Management or related field (REQUIRED) or substitute 6+ Years of highly relevant Experience.

Travel

This is a remote position. Occassional travel may be required.

Clearance Requirements

A clearance is not required.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

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