Procurement Manager; Source Selection

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Join Peraton in advancing the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the National Airspace System (NAS) through the FAA's Business, National Airspace, and Technical Computing Services (BNATCS) contract. As a trusted partner to the Federal Aviation Administration, Peraton helps deliver the systems and services that keep our nation's skies safe and connected.

We're looking for innovative professionals who thrive in mission‑critical environments and are passionate about shaping the future of air traffic management. This is your chance to make an impact on one of the world's most vital transportation infrastructures, working alongside leaders in aviation, engineering, data science, and systems integration.

At Peraton, you won't just support the mission - you'll define it.

Peraton is seeking a Procurement Manager with deep source selection experience to oversee acquisition planning, supplier evaluation, and contract execution in support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role is responsible for managing complex procurement life cycles under the FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS), ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) where applicable, and driving cost‑effective sourcing strategies that align with FAA program and mission objectives.

• Lead procurement and source selection activities for major FAA contracts, including complex and high‑value acquisitions.
• Develop and execute acquisition strategies consistent with FAA AMS policies, FAR/DFARS, and internal governance procedures.
• Oversee the full procurement lifecycle, including market research, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award.
• Serve as the source selection authority (SSA) representative for competitive procurements, ensuring fairness, compliance, and documentation accuracy.
• Manage evaluation teams, coordinate technical and cost reviews, and ensure timely and compliant source selection decisions.
• Conduct price and cost analyses, ensuring reasonableness, allowability, and allocability of proposed costs.
• Lead contract negotiations, final pricing discussions, and terms/conditions development.
• Provide guidance to procurement staff on contract formation, source evaluation, and supplier management.
• Develop and maintain procurement performance metrics, including cycle time, cost efficiency, and supplier responsiveness.
• Partner with Contracts, Legal, Finance, and Program Management to ensure acquisition decisions meet technical and fiscal objectives.
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation and ensure compliance with FAA, DOT, and federal procurement standards.

Procurement is the foundation of the FAA's modernization and mission success. Every system, service, and technology that supports the National Airspace System (NAS) relies on efficient, transparent, and compliant sourcing decisions. As a Procurement Manager, your leadership ensures that suppliers are selected based on value, quality, and technical performance. You will directly contribute to maintaining the FAA's reputation for integrity and efficiency in the federal acquisition process – while enabling innovation and operational readiness across aviation programs.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• 10 years of progressive experience in procurement, acquisition management, or contracting, including direct source selection responsibility.
• Strong working knowledge of FAR, and DFARS regulations and policies.
• Demonstrated experience leading competitive source selections and evaluation panels for multi‑million‑dollar programs.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and develop acquisition strategies for technical programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with procurement and financial management systems (Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of cost analysis, price realism, and best value determinations.
• Demonstrated experience preparing justifications, selection…