Senior Acquisition Support Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Oversee intricate federal procurement processes and provide guidance to Contracting Officers, program managers, and senior stakeholders regarding acquisition strategies, associated risks, and alternatives.

• Create and evaluate acquisition plans, market research reports, requirements documents, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), source selection plans, and necessary approval documentation.

• Formulate strategies for both competitive and noncompetitive acquisitions, including IDIQs, BPAs, GSA Schedules, GWACs, task orders, and other contract vehicles.

• Understand and apply the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency-specific supplements, procurement policies, and relevant statutory requirements.

• Direct the development of solicitations, source selections, proposal assessments, price and cost analyses, negotiations, and documentation for awards.

• Assist with contract awards, modifications, option exercises, research related to claims, performance issues, and other activities following award.

• Assess procurement actions for compliance, defensibility, and readiness for audit, while identifying risks and suggesting mitigation strategies.

• Lead acquisition workstreams, present to government leadership, liaise with stakeholders, mentor team members, and enhance acquisition processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Contract Management, or a relevant field.

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in supporting federal acquisitions.

• At least 3 years of experience managing complex federal procurements independently and developing acquisition strategies and packages.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience leading acquisition workstreams, advising government stakeholders, or providing technical guidance to junior acquisition staff.

• Must possess current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• Capability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) contribution plan.

• Paid holidays and personal time off.

• Opportunities for professional development training and certification.

• Health and wellness subsidies.

• Paid time off for community service activities.

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals to perform essential job functions.