Contract/Acquisition Specialist (Remote)

About the role

DLS Engineering (DLS) is seeking a Contract/Acquisition Specialist to support the U.S. Coast Guard Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Cyber and Intelligence Service Center. This is a full-time remote position.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition planning for Coast Guard C5I systems, services, and products
• Draft Performance Work Statements (PWS), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and Acquisition Plans that meet FAR, HSAM, and CGAP requirements
• Conduct market research and develop Source Selection Plans with evaluation criteria that identify key discriminators
• Facilitate Acquisition Integrated Product Team (A-IPT) meetings with stakeholders to define requirements and review acquisition strategies
• Prepare "actionable" acquisition packages that are accepted by Contracting and Procurement staff without rework
• Support solicitation and evaluation (ALT Phase 2) and negotiation/award activities (ALT Phase 3) as directed by Contracting Officers

Requirements

• Hold a FAC-C Professional or FAC-C COR, DAWIA in Contracting, or a Legacy certification, or a commercial equivalent
• Have 3 to 5+ years of recent experience in government acquisition planning, market research, aiding government in requirements development, defining evaluation factors, and Purchase Request package development for Government acquisitions valued over $3M
• Experience developing acquisition artifacts including: Performance Work Statements (PWS) / Statements of Work (SOW) / Statements of Objectives (SOO), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Acquisition Plans (AP), Justification & Approvals (J&A), Market Research Reports, Source Selection Plans and Evaluation Criteria, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Must be able to pass a government background check
• Must be a US Citizen

Qualifications

• Preferred experience/knowledge includes: Experience procuring IT hardware, software, and service, Understanding of Command, Control, Communications, Cyber, and Computing (C5I) systems, Professional services contracting experience, Agile procurement methodologies

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a 401k program with company match. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. Additionally, we provide a generous paid time off package.

Pay

The Pay Range For This Role Is 65,000 - 75,000 USD per year (Remote)