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Acquisition Specialist

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Chantilly, VA, USA

In-Office

Senior level

Security

The Role

Support NRO acquisition programs across the full federal contracting lifecycle, including acquisition strategy, market research, solicitation, proposal evaluation, source selection, award, and post-award execution. Develop acquisition documentation, translate technical requirements into contractual language, advise on technical and cost evaluations, and coordinate with program, engineering, contracting, and intelligence community stakeholders. The role requires expertise in traditional and non-traditional acquisition methods, federal regulations, requirements management, budgeting, and acquisition documentation.

Summary Generated by Built In

SAIC is seeking an Acquisition Specialist to support SAIC’s Prime Program supporting the NRO in Chantilly, VA.

Note: The role requires an active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.

As an Acquisition Specialist, you will assist the Program Office and Groups in administering contracts throughout the complete end-to-end life cycle, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and collaborating with technical teams to translate research objectives into clear contractual language. You will also bridge the gap between technical innovation and acquisition processes, and strategic planning while effectively communicating with the Program office, SETAs, and the Contracting Office to facilitate successful project outcomes while maintaining procurement integrity and fiscal responsibility. Experience working with developers, System Engineer and Integration experts, or providing acquisition experience to technical leaders is helpful in this role.

Job Responsibilities include to include:

Working with Group staff (COTRs, GPOCs, SETAs, etc.) and Contracts staff (Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, etc.) to develop acquisition strategies, required artifacts, and supporting documentation.
Supporting new prototype acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award and execution for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, Task Orders, (TOs), Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Contract Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), Interagency Agreements (IAs), as well as alternative contracting approaches such as Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) and Commercial purchases.
Drafting common acquisition artifacts such as Market Research Reports, Statements of Work (SOW), Acquisition Strategy Council (ASC) briefings, Justification and Approvals, (J&As), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), In Scope Determinations, proposal evaluation criteria, etc.
Providing acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals.
Working with technical staff documenting technical and programmatic requirements.
Supporting all aspects of contract competition to include pre-award activities, source selections, and post award.
Providing acquisition support to the COTRs and the Program office.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.
Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
7+ years of experience supporting federal acquisition, contracting, or Intelligence Community programs.
Expertise in IC acquisition processes, requirements management, budget formulation/execution, and acquisition documentation.
Knowledge of both traditional and non-traditional acquisition approaches, including IDIQ, BAA, OTA, and rapid acquisition methodologies.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment while managing multiple priorities.
Strong collaboration skills with demonstrated experience working across diverse stakeholder groups.
Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with NRO, DoD, or IC space, intelligence, and national security acquisition programs.
Experience with Artificial Intelligence(AI)/ Super Intelligence(SI) a PLUS!

About UsSAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

Skills Required

Bachelor’s degree with five or more years of experience, master’s degree with three or more years of experience, or PhD with zero years of related experience; relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
Seven or more years of experience supporting federal acquisition, contracting, or Intelligence Community programs.
Expertise in Intelligence Community acquisition processes, requirements management, budget formulation and execution, and acquisition documentation.
Knowledge of traditional and non-traditional acquisition approaches, including IDIQ, BAA, OTA, and rapid acquisition methodologies.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.
Strong collaboration skills and experience working across diverse stakeholder groups.
Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with NRO, DoD, or Intelligence Community space, intelligence, and national security acquisition programs.
Experience with Artificial Intelligence or Super Intelligence.