Position Summary
Hive Group is seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Senior Federal Acquisition & Procurement Specialist to support complex, mission-critical federal program initiatives. In this role, you will lead complex, high-visibility pre-award acquisition processes in close partnership with Contracting Officers (CO), Contract Specialists (CS), Contracting Officer’s Representatives (COR), and Program Managers.
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise across the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) pre-award lifecycle—driving market research, crafting robust procurement packages, and translating complex technical requirements into compliant solicitation documents. This position offers a strategic opportunity to manage major enterprise procurements while ensuring compliance and operational delivery across federal engagements.
Key Responsibilities
- Concurrently and independently guide complex, high-dollar federal procurements through the pre-award lifecycle, providing expert technical and acquisition strategy advice to client stakeholders.
- Conduct market research, evaluate contract vehicle alternatives (e.g., GWACs, Federal Supply Schedules, IDIQs, Full & Open Competition), and establish milestone schedules to meet mission timelines.
- Author, review, and assemble complete pre-award procurement packages, including Task Order Requests (TOR), Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Acquisition Plans (AP), Statements of Work/PWS, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Technical Evaluation Plans (TEP), Justifications & Approvals (J&A), and Determination & Findings (D&F).
- Collaborate with technical leads and Integrated Product Teams (IPT) to translate IT and mission requirements into clear, defensible solicitation documents.
- Identify contractual, technical, and schedule risks across the acquisition lifecycle and formulate effective mitigation strategies.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for vendor outreach, pre-proposal conferences, industry days, Q&A cycles, and oral presentations.
- Support Technical Evaluation Boards (TEB) by assisting in vendor proposal reviews and drafting clear, audit-ready technical evaluation reports.
Qualifications
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 6+ years of professional federal contracting experience (including 2+ years of dedicated federal acquisition project management experience); OR 8+ years of federal contracting experience with 4+ years of dedicated federal acquisition project management experience in lieu of a degree.
- Demonstrated track record of drafting, reviewing, or evaluating complex professional services and technology-centric procurement documentation.
- Strong knowledge of federal procurement processes, standard solicitation structures, and proposal development methodologies.
- Exceptional technical writing, editing, and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- In-depth understanding of various federal contract types, vehicles, and procurement structures under the FAR.
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments with tight client delivery schedules.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable federal background check (Public Trust eligibility required).
Preferred Qualifications
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Word (advanced formatting, custom templates, styles, and desktop publishing capabilities for client deliverables).
- Prior experience supporting large-scale enterprise acquisitions or major multi-award contract vehicles (GWACs, IDIQs, OASIS/MAS, or agency assisted acquisition centers).
Compensation and Benefits The estimated compensation range for this position is $100,000 – $145,000 annually, depending on geographic location, specialized skills, relevant acquisition experience, and certifications.
Hive Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including top-tier health/dental/vision coverage, retirement matching, paid leave, federal holidays, and professional development support.
A Commitment to Equal OpportunityHive Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to fair and unbiased employment decisions. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex (including gender and transgender status), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our hiring and promotion decisions are based exclusively on an individual’s qualifications and suitability for the role.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- At least six years of professional experience working with federal government contracts
- At least two years of dedicated acquisition project management experience within the federal contracting sector
- Candidates with eight or more years of federal government experience and four or more years of acquisition project management experience may substitute for the degree
- Experience writing and developing proposals for professional services and technology-centric initiatives
- Ability to work extended hours in fast-paced environments with tight delivery schedules
- Comprehensive understanding of federal procurement processes, solicitation instructions, and proposal development methodologies
- Exceptional writing, editing, attention to detail, and written communication skills
- Thorough understanding of federal contract types, vehicles, and procurement structures
- Ability to meet all criteria to maintain Public Trust eligibility
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, including templates, custom styles, and macros
- Strong desktop publishing capabilities
- Experience leading and winning large, complex proposals exceeding $100 million
- Experience managing proposals for GWACs, IDIQ contracts, and other complex contract vehicles
What We Do
Hive Group, an SDVOSB, is a high-energy management consulting company, founded in 2018, with its mission to provide innovative and creative management solutions to achieve federal agencies business operations needs. Our consultants specialize in acquisition solutions, strategic and organizational planning and analysis, governance structures, communication strategies, program management processes, financial analysis and data analytics. Hive is led by seasoned govcon professionals, Kathleen Sober and Will Fortier, with backgrounds supporting federal, defense and intelligence agencies.
