Senior Acquisition Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Working with Program Office staff (COTRs, GPOCs, SETAs, etc.) and Contracts staff (Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, etc.) to develop acquisition strategies and documentation.
• Serving as a liaison between technical teams and the Contracting Office to ensure clarity and compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
• Supporting new prototype acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award and execution for various types of contracts including IDIQ, TOs, BAAs, CRADAs, IAs, OTAs, and commercial purchases.
• Drafting common acquisition artifacts such as Market Research Reports, SOWs, ASC briefings, J&As, CDRLs, In Scope Determinations, proposal evaluation criteria, etc.
• Providing acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals.
• Documenting technical and programmatic requirements and providing acquisition support to COTRs and the Program Office.
• Supporting all aspects of contract competition, including pre-award activities, source selections, and post-award activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience; Master's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience; Doctorate and 0 years of relevant experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• Expertise and experience with the IC acquisition cycle, requirements processes, budgetary practices, and acquisition documentation.
• 7+ years of government contracting/acquisition experience, DAWIA Certification in Contracting or equivalent.
• Experience with traditional/non-FAR acquisition vehicles a plus (IDIQ, BAA, OTA, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and agile environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication and coordination skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

Pay

The target salary range for this position is $160,001 - $200,000, based on experience and other factors.