Procurement Coordinator (SETA) Credence Management Solutions, LLC United States, Maryland, Aberdeen Proving Ground Sep 08, 2026 At Credence, we support our clients' mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future. We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success. Credence has an immediate need for two experienced Procurement Coordinators to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to Project Manager Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PM PNT). These professionals will coordinate complex Department of Defense acquisition and contracting activities, develop high-quality procurement packages, and help align contracting milestones with program objectives. Successful candidates will be proactive self-starters capable of gathering information from multiple functional areas, interpreting procurement regulations, and translating operational and technical requirements into actionable acquisition documentation. Key Responsibilities Plan, develop, review, and track Acquisition Requirements Packages for Government approval in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Department of Defense, Department of the Army, ASA(ALT), and Program Executive Office guidance

Draft Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), performance specifications, evaluation criteria, and associated solicitation documentation for PM PNT products.

Develop complete, accurate, and timely Procurement Request packages to accelerate contracting reviews and reduce delays between functional organizations

Maintain contract metrics associated with ongoing and planned PM PNT contracting activities

Research historical and current contract actions using systems and repositories such as Electronic Document Access (EDA), the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), SAM.gov, and internal contract-writing systems

Analyze contract periods of performance, funding lines, expenditure rates, contract terms, deliverables, and related acquisition data

Provide input supporting the development of classified and unclassified contract schedules and milestones

Coordinate contracting activities with PM PNT leadership, product offices, requiring activities, Army Contracting Command, external stakeholders, and industry partners

Synchronize procurement requirements across engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, legal, financial management, and budget organizations

Align acquisition and procurement milestones with the program's integrated master schedule

Develop and coordinate classified and unclassified briefing materials for program status, contracting, financial, and acquisition reviews

Attend and support program status, contracting, financial, and acquisition reviews

Track Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) submissions and route deliverables to the appropriate PM PNT product personnel for Government review and action

Support the development of long-term acquisition strategies and recommend appropriate procurement approaches, including FAR-based acquisitions, Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), and Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) pathways

Assist in selecting contract types and acquisition strategies appropriate to technical complexity, schedule requirements, funding constraints, and program risk

Identify potential statutory, regulatory, fiscal, supply-chain, schedule, and contracting risks before they affect program execution

Support post-award activities, including technical surveillance, Contracting Officer's Representative and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan activities, period-of-performance monitoring, scope-change analysis, contract modifications, and follow-on acquisition planning

Help ensure compliance with fiscal requirements, including bona fide need and Anti-Deficiency Act considerations At Credence, we support our clients' mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future. We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success. Credence has an immediate need for two experienced Procurement Coordinators to provide Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support to Project Manager Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PM PNT). These professionals will coordinate complex Department of Defense acquisition and contracting activities, develop high-quality procurement packages, and help align contracting milestones with program objectives. Successful candidates will be proactive self-starters capable of gathering information from multiple functional areas, interpreting procurement regulations, and translating operational and technical requirements into actionable acquisition documentation. Key Responsibilities Plan, develop, review, and track Acquisition Requirements Packages for Government approval in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Department of Defense, Department of the Army, ASA(ALT), and Program Executive Office guidance

Draft Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), performance specifications, evaluation criteria, and associated solicitation documentation for PM PNT products.

Develop complete, accurate, and timely Procurement Request packages to accelerate contracting reviews and reduce delays between functional organizations

Maintain contract metrics associated with ongoing and planned PM PNT contracting activities

Research historical and current contract actions using systems and repositories such as Electronic Document Access (EDA), the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), SAM.gov, and internal contract-writing systems

Analyze contract periods of performance, funding lines, expenditure rates, contract terms, deliverables, and related acquisition data

Provide input supporting the development of classified and unclassified contract schedules and milestones

Coordinate contracting activities with PM PNT leadership, product offices, requiring activities, Army Contracting Command, external stakeholders, and industry partners

Synchronize procurement requirements across engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, legal, financial management, and budget organizations

Align acquisition and procurement milestones with the program's integrated master schedule

Develop and coordinate classified and unclassified briefing materials for program status, contracting, financial, and acquisition reviews

Attend and support program status, contracting, financial, and acquisition reviews

Track Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) submissions and route deliverables to the appropriate PM PNT product personnel for Government review and action

Support the development of long-term acquisition strategies and recommend appropriate procurement approaches, including FAR-based acquisitions, Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), and Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) pathways

Assist in selecting contract types and acquisition strategies appropriate to technical complexity, schedule requirements, funding constraints, and program risk

Identify potential statutory, regulatory, fiscal, supply-chain, schedule, and contracting risks before they affect program execution

Support post-award activities, including technical surveillance, Contracting Officer's Representative and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan activities, period-of-performance monitoring, scope-change analysis, contract modifications, and follow-on acquisition planning

Help ensure compliance with fiscal requirements, including bona fide need and Anti-Deficiency Act considerations

Active secret security clearance is required

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

Level II Bachelor's degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or a related field and at least three years of relevant experience in Department of Defense contracting or acquisition; or

Master's degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or a related field and at least one year of relevant experience

Level III Bachelor's degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or a related field and at least seven years of relevant experience in Department of Defense contracting or acquisition; or

Master's degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or a related field and at least five years of relevant experience

Level IV

Bachelor's degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or a related field and at least ten years of relevant experience in Department of Defense contracting or acquisition; or

Master's degree in business, contracting, acquisition, or a related field and at least eight years of relevant experience Preferred Knowledge and Experience Working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, Army acquisition regulations, and applicable agency supplements

Experience preparing and coordinating Acquisition Requirements Packages or Procurement Request packages

Experience drafting performance-based acquisition documents, including PWSs, SOWs, SOOs, performance specifications, and evaluation criteria

Familiarity with EDA, FPDS, SAM.gov, and Government contract-writing or acquisition-management systems

Understanding of DoD acquisition pathways, contract types, source-selection activities, and procurement strategy development

Experience tracking CDRLs, contract deliverables, periods of performance, funding execution, and contract milestones

Knowledge of COR responsibilities, QASPs, technical surveillance, scope changes, contract modifications, and follow-on acquisition planning

Ability to work with classified and unclassified acquisition information and briefing materials

Experience supporting an Army Program Executive Office, Project Management Office, or comparable DoD acquisition organization is highly desirable Core Competencies Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to translate technical and operational input into clear, defensible acquisition requirements

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple procurement actions, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously

Confidence coordinating across engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, legal, contracting, financial management, and program leadership teams

Ability to work independently, anticipate program needs, and identify risks before they affect cost, schedule, or performance

Commitment to producing accurate, complete, and audit-ready acquisition documentation