Acquisition Specialist, Sr.

U.S. Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

About the role

StraCon Services Group is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist with strong expertise in federal contracting and DoD acquisition. This role supports Program Management Teams (PMTs) with a focus on contract analysis, Sections B-J of solicitations, and aligning acquisition strategy with program execution.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and support contract documentation with emphasis on Sections B-J (pricing, deliverables, and attachments).
• Assist in acquisition planning, strategy development, and procurement documentation.
• Support Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) development and adjudication.
• Monitor contract performance, funding, and schedules; identify risks and recommend solutions.
• Support PMT activities, including IPTs, program reviews, and status reporting.
• Track action items, maintain program databases, and ensure timely closure.
• Analyze Earned Value Management (EVM) data, cost performance, and schedule metrics.
• Conduct cost analyses (TOC, Should Cost, CAIV, LCC) and support business case evaluations.
• Maintain acquisition and planning data in CSPT, AMS, or similar tools.

Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience performing duties described in the functional description.
• Hands-on experience with federal contracts and Sections B-J.
• Strong understanding of cost, schedule, and performance management.
• Master’s Degree required (see allowable substitutions below).

Qualifications

• Experience supporting NAVAIR or Navy PMTs.
• Proficiency with AMS and PMT.
• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and executive briefings.
• Understanding of Sections B-J.

Education Substitutions

The following may be substituted for a Master’s Degree:

• Associate Degree plus four (4) years additional work experience, beyond the required 8 years, performing duties described in the functional description.
• Bachelor’s Degree plus two (2) years additional work experience, beyond the required 8 years, performing duties described in the functional description.
• Six (6) years additional work experience, beyond the required 8 years, performing duties described in the functional description.

About StraCon

StraCon is dedicated to supporting our government clients and warfighters by enhancing their operational capability. With a proven track record and an employee-focused philosophy, we have developed a culture that believes in the talent of the individual. StraCon employees are empowered to Make It Happen. Since 2008, we have provided Program Management, Training Systems Products, Financial Management, Instructional System Design, Data Management, Courseware Development, Engineering, Logistics, Foreign Military Sales Support, and a variety of other technical services for the Department of Defense.

Pay

The estimated base salary range for this position is $108,000.00 – $131,000.00. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s level of knowledge, education, experience, and skill sets.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees.

Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plan and may be eligible for state or contract-required paid time off programs.