Commercial OTA Procurement Manager

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Manager, Commercial Procurement with a focus on OTA and rapid procurement (subcontracts and materials) along with expedited acquisitions supporting Federal programs. Reporting to the Sr Manager of Procurement, employee will enable speed‑to‑field under alternative contracting models while ensuring governance, audit readiness, and mitigate contractual risks. Expectations: • Serve as Parsons’ SME for OTA and rapid procurement: advise programs on OTA use cases (research/prototype/production) and pathways (consortia, stand‑alone, CSO). • Own end‑to‑end procurement lifecycle for OTA awards and expedited buys—from requisition intake to negotiation, award, and post‑award performance monitoring. • Drive cycle‑time excellence: execute compliant, expedited procurements; typical 2–3 business‑day completion once a requisition is complete and the supplier is responsive. • Lead complex negotiations with suppliers, utilize e-Auctions while protecting Parsons’ commercial and compliance interests. • Ensure audit readiness: maintain complete records and controls aligned to CPSR/DCMA/SOX expectations; uphold segregation of duties and documentation standards. • Mitigate contractual and regulatory risks, apply cybersecurity requirements (e.g., CMMC 2.0) in collaboration with Contracts, Legal, and InfoSec. • Coach and enable PMs & stakeholders: provide training and job aids for requisition quality, supplier onboarding, and OTA pathways to reduce rework and accelerate awards. • Produce high‑quality documentation: prepare business cases, award memos, risk assessments, and leadership presentations. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s in business administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field. • 7+ years in commercial procurement and government/defense contracting. • 3+ years in supervisory/team leadership. • Direct experience with OTA agreements and rapid procurement methods (10 U.S.C. 4021/4022). • Knowledgeable in FAR/DFARS and alternative contracting authorities; proven ability to negotiate complex agreements and resolve issues. • Risk & compliance acumen: CPSR/DCMA /DCAA/SOX awareness; ability to maintain audit‑ready records and enforce segregation of duties. • Digital procurement proficiency: COSTPOINT, SAP Ariba (SLP/S2C/P2P), RFx/eAuctions or similar tools; strong MS Office skills. • Exceptional written/verbal communication, stakeholder management, and multitasking under deadline. Preferred Qualifications: • CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager) • Experience briefing senior leadership and partnering across Program Management, Finance, & Legal. • Familiarity with CMMC 2.0 implementation and DFARS cybersecurity clauses. Security Clearance Requirement: None This position is part of our Corporate team. For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today. Salary Range: $100,900.00 - $176,600.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to Apply tot his job

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