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 DevSecOps environment.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements Validation & Acquisition Planning

• Validate new software and renewal requirements by coordinating with Government stakeholders, DevSecOps 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 DevSecOps 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:
• Provide procurement input to tool onboarding, sustainment, and decommissioning decisions.
• Ensure procurement actions support continuous operations without introducing risk or delays.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in federal procurement, software licensing, or acquisition support.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing COTS and FOSS software procurements in a Government or DoD environment.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance reviews, or FIAR-related activities.

Certifications (Preferred)

• DAWIA
• FAC-C (Federal Acquisition Certification - Contracting)

Core Skills

• Federal procurement and acquisition processes.
• Software licensing models and lifecycle management.
• Market research and vendor analysis.
• License negotiation and vendor management.
• Documentation and reporting for Government approval processes.
• Strong coordination skills across technical, cybersecurity, and program teams.

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $150,000 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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