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

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field; OR equivalent combination of education and procurement experience

Experience:

Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management

Experience managing vendor relationships and purchasing technical equipment or services

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple accounts and complex procurement processes

Experience with financial tracking, budgeting, and account reconciliation

Core Competencies:

High degree of ethical integrity when handling sensitive assets and resources

Exceptional attention to detail in complex and sensitive operational environments

Methodical, procedural mindset with ability to follow and improve SOPs

Operational security (OpSec) mentality and situational awareness

In-depth knowledge of general procurement processes and ability to learn proprietary workflows

Basic knowledge of networking and virtual computing concepts

Professional Skills:

Communication: Ability to clearly digest inputs from collaborators, management, and vendors and draft clear tickets, messages, emails, and updates

Documentation: Ability to understand and clearly record critical information with correct format

Data Entry: Ability to input batches of data or make routine updates with high accuracy

Task Organization: Ability to consistently manage multiple accounts, tasks, and projects while prioritizing against strategic objectives

Data Analysis: Ability to run reports, conduct research, and reference logs to inform decisions

Research: Ability to research provider options, concepts, techniques, and resources

Troubleshooting: Ability to recognize problems and either fix them or assess, describe, and escalate issues appropriately

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with office software including MS Office and LibreOffice (especially Excel/Calc)

Experience with Atlassian suite (Confluence, Jira, etc.)

Familiarity with operating systems including Linux and MacOS

Comfortable using web browsers, web apps, and email clients

Experience with databases and data management

Knowledge of collaborative chat and voice software

Basic command line familiarity

Experience with password managers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certifications:

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)

CompTIA Network+ or similar technical certification

Technical Experience:

Experience with VMWare, Parallels, or other virtual computing software

Familiarity with wallet clients and cryptocurrency payment systems

Experience procuring cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, etc.)

Knowledge of data center hardware and network equipment specifications

Understanding of technical specifications for servers, networking equipment, and infrastructure

Additional Qualifications:

Experience supporting government or DoD customers

Background in technology procurement or IT supply chain

Experience in managed service provider or infrastructure-as-a-service environments

Previous experience in fast-paced operational environments

Multilingual abilities for working with global vendors

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Ongoing technical training and certification support

Salary & Benefits
The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.