Acquisition Specialist

VTG is seeking Acquisition Specialists (levels I‑III) in Chantilly, VA. Position contingent upon program award.

Responsibilities

• Acquisition Specialist I (entry‑level):
  • Support development and maintenance of acquisition documentation (market research summaries, acquisition plans, IGCE inputs, contract files).
  • Assist with FAR‑based reviews of requirements packages and supporting artifacts.
  • Conduct market research and vendor analysis in support of competitive procurements.
  • Track acquisition milestones, actions, and deliverables.
  • Support coordination with contracting officers, program managers, and stakeholders.
  • Maintain acquisition records and compliance documentation.
• Acquisition Specialist II (mid‑level):
  • Develop and review acquisition planning documents, including acquisition strategies and market research reports.
  • Support preparation of solicitation packages (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs) and evaluation criteria.
  • Analyze requirements to ensure alignment with acquisition approach and contract vehicles.
  • Support source selection activities, including proposal evaluation documentation.
  • Coordinate with contracting officers, legal, finance, and program teams.
  • Track acquisition schedules, risks, and dependencies.
  • Provide acquisition guidance to technical and program stakeholders.
• Acquisition Specialist III (expert‑level):
  • Lead acquisition strategy development for complex or high‑visibility procurements.
  • Advise program leadership on acquisition approaches, contract structures, and risk mitigation.
  • Oversee development and review of all acquisition documentation for FAR compliance.
  • Support or advise on source selection planning and execution.
  • Serve as senior liaison to contracting officers, legal counsel, and senior stakeholders.
  • Identify acquisition risks, schedule impacts, and regulatory constraints.
  • Mentor junior and mid‑level acquisition specialists.
  • Support program reviews, audits, and acquisition governance activities.

Qualifications

• Security clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Acquisition Specialist I:
  • 1‑4 years of experience supporting acquisition, procurement, or program operations.
  • Basic familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
  • Strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Acquisition Management, or related field.
  • Preferred: Experience supporting DoD, IC, DOJ, or civilian agency programs; exposure to contract vehicles (IDIQs, BPAs, task orders); DAWIA Level I or coursework toward acquisition certification.
• Acquisition Specialist II:
  • 5‑9 years of acquisition or procurement support experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of FAR and applicable supplements (DFARS, agency‑specific regulations).
  • Experience supporting competitive procurements and contract awards.
  • Strong written communication and documentation skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Acquisition Management, or related field.
  • Preferred: Experience supporting IC, DoD, or DOJ acquisition programs; DAWIA Level II or equivalent acquisition certification; experience with IDIQs, BPAs, and task order competitions.
• Acquisition Specialist III:
  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of acquisition or procurement experience.
  • Deep expertise in FAR, DFARS, and the federal acquisition lifecycle.
  • Proven experience supporting large, complex federal procurements.
  • Strong leadership, advisory, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Preferred: Experience supporting IC, DoD, or DOJ mission programs; DAWIA Level III or equivalent certification; experience supporting multiple contract vehicles and acquisition portfolios.