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Acquisition Specialist - Senior

Assured Consulting Solutions · Springfield, VA · 1 wk ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

Location: Springfield, VA (onsite)

Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a current and active TS/SCI clearance granted by the Department of Defense or an Intelligence Community agency. Must be able to pass a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

About the role

Assured Consulting Solutions provides strategic and innovative solutions for customer needs across the business, technology, and organizational spectrum. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to work with customers that are both Government and industry leaders and technology innovators. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Acquisition Specialist - Senior consultant to support the Research and Development (R&D) portion of the customer organization. The ideal candidate will be well versed in all elements of the acquisition lifecycle, including managing ID/IQ contracts from cradle to grave.

Responsibilities

  • Provide knowledge and experience of DoD acquisition, including the Planning, Programming, and Budget Execution (PPBE) and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) processes.
  • Support pre-Award activities including the development and shaping of Acquisition documentation (Special Notices, RFIs, RFPs, BAA solicitations, market research, IGCEs, SOWs, SOOs, PWSs, CLIN structures).
  • Support source selection process for R&D as needed.
  • Prepare and utilize contract execution tracking mechanisms for managing active contracts under the ID/IQ, including tracking of obligations/expenditures and burn charts. Report under- and over-burning in a timely manner to ensure available funding for contract execution.
  • Coordinate and track invoice payments and deliverables with PMs/CORs.
  • Coordinate incremental funding and full funding for severable and non-severable contracts and/or CLINs.
  • Coordinate and track contract modifications and de-obligations.
  • Assist the Government in meeting its OSD obligation and expenditure rates.
  • Assist the Government in meeting Small Business Subcontracting goals.
  • Support contract closeout activities.

Requirements

  • BA/BS, MA/MS, or PhD in business, management, systems management, public administration, or equivalent experience (15+ years).
  • 15+ years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma, or 12+ years with a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or PhD.
  • Experience in and understanding of DoD acquisition, including PPBE and POM processes.
  • Experience in pre-Award activities, including development of Acquisition documentation (Special Notices, RFIs, RFPs, BAA solicitations, market research, IGCEs, SOWs, SOOs, PWSs, CLIN structures) for severable and non-severable contracts.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for building requirements, briefings, and other required communication.
  • Strong MS Excel experience for contract execution.
  • Experience in source selection/scientific review evaluation process for R&D.
  • Strong collaboration and coordination skills among Government stakeholders (ID/IQ PM, Task Order PMs, CORs, technical and administrative management SETAs, awarded contractors, and support staff).
  • Understanding of the FAR, DFARS, and Agency acquisition directives and processes.

Qualifications (Desired)

  • Technical Degree in physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, or engineering, or dual major with business, management, or systems management.
  • Experience in DoD acquisition for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E).
  • Acquisition experience in the U.S. Government as a civilian or military member.
  • Hands-on experience with NGA’s acquisition and financial systems, including Orbit, PRISM, and GEO-F.

Essential Job Functions

  • Ability to work onsite in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment, as required.
  • Collaborate effectively with government customers, technical teams, and cross-functional partners.
  • Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Operate standard office equipment and remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
  • Manage priorities, resources, and deliverables in a dynamic environment.
  • Support program execution, performance management, and team development.
  • Follow established processes and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
  • Manage assigned tasks and deliver quality work under deadlines.
  • Work independently while contributing to team objectives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines.

Position Type: Full-Time, Day shift. This position is contingent upon customer acceptance and may require access to export-controlled technology or software source code. U.S.-person status or necessary license may be required.

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