Spectrum San Diego

Acquisition Support Specialist

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Chantilly, VA, USA

In-Office

Expert/Leader

Security

The Role

Supports government acquisition activities for a large-scale AI R&D infrastructure program. Responsibilities include task order development and evaluation, contractor performance monitoring, CDRL and deliverable tracking, contract modifications, financial obligation and expenditure tracking, acquisition briefings, risk assessments, contract documentation, closeout, and transition planning. Provides acquisition guidance to government and program personnel while coordinating across IDIQ and related contract mechanisms.

Summary Generated by Built In

SAIC is seeking an experienced Acquisition Specialist to support the establishment of a large-scale infrastructure for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research & Development (R&D). The program operates under an awarded IDIQ contract with multiple task orders and separate contract mechanisms for network connectivity, data management, and experimentation support.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Trusted Acquisition Advisor to Government and Program staff
Support ongoing task order development, evaluation, and award for follow-on capabilities
Monitor contractor performance against SOW/PWS requirements and aggressive delivery milestones
Track deliverables against Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) including Project Management Plan and design reviews
Support COTR and CLIN managers with technical evaluation of contractor submissions
Coordinate across multiple contract mechanisms (IDIQ, network connectivity, data management, experimentation support)
Support preparation of contract modification packages as program requirements mature
Coordinate with financial teams on obligation tracking, expenditure monitoring, and accounting treatment across contract ceiling
Prepare acquisition status briefs and risk assessments for leadership
Maintain contract documentation and lessons learned

Qualifications

Required Experience:

Active TS SCI w/Polygraph
Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
Strong acquisition support experience of 5+ years (DoD/IC experience preferred)
Excellent working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Contract types and acquisition processes, tools
IDIQ/task order contract management and modification processes
Contractor performance monitoring and assessment
SOW/PWS analysis and modification development
CDRL management and deliverable tracking
Contract closeout and transition planning
COTR support and technical evaluation
Expertise and experience with the IC acquisition cycle, acquisition documentation and budgetary processes
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong briefing and writing skills

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Skills Required

Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance
Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of experience, or master’s degree and at least 7 years, or PhD/JD and at least 4 years
At least 5 years of acquisition support experience
Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, contract types, acquisition processes, and related tools
Experience with IDIQ and task order contract management and modification processes
Experience monitoring and assessing contractor performance
Experience analyzing SOW/PWS requirements and developing contract modifications
Experience managing CDRLs and tracking deliverables
Experience with contract closeout and transition planning
Experience supporting COTRs and conducting technical evaluations
Expertise in the IC acquisition cycle, acquisition documentation, and budgetary processes
Strong interpersonal, briefing, and writing skills
DoD or intelligence community experience