International IT Procurement Expert (French Speakers Preferred)
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Experienced international IT procurement expert with 10+ years supporting donor-funded IT procurement programs. Needs procurement documentation experience for complex IT systems, cloud, telecommunications, software/hardware, and Microsoft Office Suite. French proficiency is preferred; role is primarily remote with periodic Washington, DC and international travel.
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One Federal Solution is seeking an experienced International IT Procurement Expert to support a large international development program. This individual will provide subject matter expertise for complex information technology procurements supporting donor-funded infrastructure and development initiatives. The selected candidate will assist with procurement planning, technical reviews, solicitation development, market research, and contract implementation for large-scale IT projects while ensuring compliance with internationally recognized procurement standards. International IT Procurement Expert Tasks and Duties Provide technical expertise supporting complex international information technology procurements. Develop and review procurement strategies for large-scale IT acquisitions. Prepare and review solicitation documents, technical specifications, statements of work, evaluation criteria, and procurement documentation. Support procurement planning activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Review technical proposals and provide procurement guidance during evaluation activities. Advise project teams on procurement policies, procedures, and best practices for international donor-funded projects. Support the development and improvement of procurement templates, guidance documents, and standard solicitation packages. Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to support procurement strategies. Provide recommendations regarding commercial technologies, systems integration, and implementation approaches. Support contract administration activities throughout project execution. Participate in technical meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements. Prepare reports, presentations, and technical documentation. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams supporting infrastructure, information technology, engineering, and international development projects. Assist with procurement process improvements and continuous quality initiatives. Perform additional procurement support duties as assigned. International IT Procurement Expert Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, International Development, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience supporting international procurement activities related to information technology projects. Demonstrated experience supporting international donor-funded programs. Experience developing procurement documentation for complex IT systems, software, hardware, telecommunications, cloud solutions, or systems integration efforts. Experience preparing or reviewing technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and solicitation documents. Knowledge of internationally recognized procurement practices and donor-funded procurement procedures. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience supporting organizations such as international development banks, bilateral development agencies, or other donor-funded programs is highly preferred. French language proficiency is highly preferred. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required. Work Location Primarily remote. Periodic work may be performed at a client site in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. International travel may be required. Travel Requirements Up to four (4) one-week trips annually to the Washington, DC area. Up to two (2) one-week international trips annually. Compensation Compensation is competitive and will be based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and overall fit for the position. About One Federal Solution One Federal Solution (OFS) is an innovative Professional Services provider with over 20 years of experience supporting Defense and Civilian agencies. OFS specializes in Business Intelligence, Acquisition and Procurement, and other Professional Services. We are pioneers, builders, thought leaders, and pride ourselves in thinking outside the box to co-create with our customers, helping them achieve excellent enterprise-wide outcomes. As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), OFS is committed to providing people who deliver high performance and excellence to our government partners.
What you'll do
- Provide technical expertise supporting complex international information technology procurements.
- Develop and review procurement strategies for large-scale IT acquisitions.
- Prepare and review solicitation documents, technical specifications, statements of work, evaluation criteria, and procurement documentation.
- Support procurement planning activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
- Review technical proposals and provide procurement guidance during evaluation activities.
- Advise project teams on procurement policies, procedures, and best practices for international donor-funded projects.
- Support the development and improvement of procurement templates, guidance documents, and standard solicitation packages.
- Conduct market research and analyze industry trends to support procurement strategies.
- Provide recommendations regarding commercial technologies, systems integration, and implementation approaches.
- Support contract administration activities throughout project execution.
- Participate in technical meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and technical documentation.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams supporting infrastructure, information technology, engineering, and international development projects.
- Assist with procurement process improvements and continuous quality initiatives.
- Perform additional procurement support duties as assigned.
What they require
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, International Development, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience supporting international procurement activities related to information technology projects.
- Demonstrated experience supporting international donor-funded programs.
- Experience developing procurement documentation for complex IT systems, software, hardware, telecommunications, cloud solutions, or systems integration efforts.
- Experience preparing or reviewing technical specifications, evaluation criteria, and solicitation documents.
- Knowledge of internationally recognized procurement practices and donor-funded procurement procedures.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Preferred: Experience supporting organizations such as international development banks, bilateral development agencies, or other donor-funded programs is highly preferred.
- Preferred: French language proficiency is highly preferred.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
- Up to four (4) one-week trips annually to the Washington, DC area.
- Up to two (2) one-week international trips annually.
One Federal Solution (OFS) is an innovative Professional Services provider with over 20 years of experience supporting Defense and Civilian agencies. OFS specializes in Business Intelligence, Acquisition and Procurement, and other Professional Services.