IT Procurement & Budget Planning Specialist

Company Description:

ETAS Inc. has upcoming opportunity for an IT Procurement & Budget Planning Specialist (Direct Hire) positions at our offices in Lexington, KY. Please submit resumes via the web page link below.

Enterprise Technical Assistance Services, Inc. (ETAS), is a wholly owned subsidiary of Professional Project Services, Inc (Pro2Serve). ETAS was formed and dedicated to support the Department of Energy (DOE) Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office (PPPO) with technical and management services contributing to the safe and cost-effective implementation of the "One PPPO" mission.

The parent company, Pro2Serve, is a nationally recognized environmental, technical, and engineering services firm dedicated to providing critical environmental management services to reduce the Nation's environmental liabilities and infrastructure engineering services in support of our Nation's security. We support the energy, defense, and science markets through responsive, cost-effective execution of critical environmental, facilities and infrastructure, and nuclear defense and nonproliferation projects.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented IT Procurement & Budget Planning Specialist to support government programs by managing technology acquisitions, financial planning, and lifecycle budgeting. This role bridges technical requirements with fiscal responsibility, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and optimizing IT investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and manage IT budgets aligned with program goals and federal funding guidelines
• Lead and support procurement processes (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs, market research)
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific acquisition policies
• Collaborate with technical teams to define requirements, cost estimates, and procurement strategies Track and forecast IT spending, including hardware, software, cloud services, and support contracts Manage vendor relationships and evaluate contract performance and cost efficiency
• Support capital planning and investment control (CPIC) processes Prepare financial reports, justifications, and presentations for stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements

Job Requirements

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  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or Accounting and 20+ years of experience in IT procurement, budgeting, or government contracting
  • Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR) Experience with budget planning, cost analysis, and financial reporting
  • Proficiency in tools such as Excel, ERP systems, or financial planning software Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  
  
  
  

  Preferred Qualifications

  
  
  
  
  • Experience supporting federal agencies (DoD, DHS, HHS, etc.)
  • Familiarity with CPIC, IT portfolio management, or cloud cost optimization
  • Certifications such as FAC-C, PMP, ITIL, or Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
  • Active security clearance
  
  
  
  

Duration:

Direct Hire

Federal Government Clearance:

This position may require the ability to obtain a government clearance. This position may require reviews and test for absence of any illegal drugs along with a background investigation by the Federal government in order to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and may require subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

EEO Employer:

Affirmative Action Employer-M/F/Vet/Disab/LGBT

Benefits

ETAS benefits package has been carefully designed to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

These benefits include:

• Major Medical Plan with Prescription Card, Dental Plan, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Comprehensive Leave
• Holidays

Pay Rate:

Please submit salary or hourly rate requirements along with resume or in a cover letter.

Job location:

Lexington, KY area

Please submit resumes via the web page link.