Procurement Specialist - Secret Cleared

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to support procurement and contracting activities in compliance with judiciary policy, federal appropriations law, and internal control procedures. This role requires expertise in contract administration, vendor management, and financial reconciliation, with a strong focus on accuracy, accountability, and confidentiality. Key Responsibilities Serve as contracting officer for purchasing consumables, automation supplies, equipment, and services. Process purchase orders using the judiciary’s financial management system. Manage contracts from initiation through closeout, including monitoring performance, processing modifications, and completing deobligations. Review agreements and contracts prior to execution; provide recommendations and revisions as needed. Prepare and post RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs in accordance with procurement policies. Verify authorization and availability of funds with financial staff before processing requests. Ensure compliance with the Guide to Judiciary Policy, internal controls, local procedures, and federal appropriations law. Develop and maintain tracking systems for commitments, obligations, deobligations, and expenditures. Track and process subscription renewals, cancellations, and transfers. Review and process travel authorizations; obligate travel funds and approve central court travel requests. Identify, evaluate, and maintain vendor lists; research suppliers for price, quality, reliability, and compliance. Coordinate supply and delivery with vendors; track outstanding orders to ensure timely receipt. Support contract administration, clarifying requirements, resolving conflicts, and monitoring vendor performance. Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors to achieve cost savings. Maintain Finance and Procurement inbox, ensuring timely responses and resolution tracking. Prepare procurement reports for management review. Document receipt of goods and services; coordinate tagging, inventory, and delivery of accountable property. Reconcile financial accounts related to procurement activities. Ensure separation of duties in procurement processes. Support internal and external audits by providing access to records, files, and procedures. Maintain confidentiality and information security standards for sensitive procurement records. Qualifications Must hold a Secret clearance or above. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred. Minimum of 3–5 years of procurement or contracting experience, preferably in a government or judiciary environment. Knowledge of federal procurement regulations, appropriations law, and judiciary policy. Proficiency with financial management systems and procurement tracking tools.