IT Procurement Specialist

IT Procurement Specialist

Nakupuna Federal is seeking an IT Procurement Specialist to support the Department of Defense (DoD) Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) Custom Training Development and Delivery Support Services. ESI is a strategic sourcing program that helps streamline software and IT acquisitions across the DoD to reduce costs, improve compliance, and enhance procurement efficiency. The IT Procurement Specialist will provide expert advisory support to training development and delivery teams, ensuring procurement-related content is accurate, compliant, and aligned with DoD policies and federal regulations. This position does not perform direct IT procurement functions but serves in an advisory capacity to support training content development and delivery.

Responsibilities :

• Support training developers by contributing subject matter knowledge of IT procurement processes, FAR / DFARS, and Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition policies.
• Review and verify procurement-related training content to ensure accuracy, alignment with current DoD ESI requirements, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Contribute procurement-related input to training materials referencing RFIs, RFPs, sourcing practices, and key contract elements.
• Collaborate with instructional designers to incorporate real-world procurement considerations into training scenarios and educational tools.
• Translate complex procurement concepts into clear, instructional content appropriate for various audiences.
• Assist in the creation of supplemental materials such as procurement lifecycle diagrams, FAQs, and guidance resources.
• Monitor changes in procurement regulations and practices that may impact training content and share relevant updates with development teams.
• Participate in training development discussions to help ensure procurement-related materials reflect best practices and DoD expectations.
• Incorporate procurement lifecycle logistics-such as equipment delivery coordination and system upgrades-into training content where relevant to DoD processes.

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Experience :

Clearance Requirements : No clearance required. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Location : The position is primarily based at Nakupuna facilities in Arlington, VA; however, the candidate is expected to support up to four in-person training events annually in San Diego, CA, or Washington, D.C.

Physical Requirements : The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation :