Acquisition Support Specialist

Reposted 12 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Washington, DC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Business Intelligence • Consulting
The Role
The Acquisition Support Specialist provides management and acquisition support services, assisting in procurement, contract management, and ensuring acquisition strategies' success.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Acquisition Support Specialist will provide a wide range of acquisition and management support services, ensuring the successful execution of acquisition strategies and procurement activities. This role assists in preparing documentation, conducting market surveys, and participating in key procurement and contract management processes. The candidate will leverage their expertise in proposal evaluation, contract negotiations, and life cycle management to meet the operational needs of various programs.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide management and acquisition support to branch managers and other key stakeholders.
  • Assist in the planning, organizing, and managing branch workload and program activities.
  • Participate in meetings to resolve contractual and programmatic issues.
  • Support market surveys for new procurement initiatives.
  • Assist in preparing and reviewing acquisition documents, including Acquisition Plans, Statements of Work, and Screening Information Requests (SIRs).
  • Develop AMS-compliant documentation to ensure timely achievement of acquisition milestones.
  • Provide strategic advice and support in program management, contracting, acquisition planning, and implementation.
  • Contribute to SIR development, evaluation plan preparation, and proposal evaluations.
  • Assist in source evaluation processes and support strategy development, requirements analysis, and contract implementation.
  • Assist in preparing and reviewing task orders, contract modifications, technical requirements, and pricing documents.
  • Review contractor proposals, develop discussion questions, and provide technical assessments and award recommendations.
  • Support the development of negotiating positions and counteroffers.
  • Assist in preparing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and Business Case Analyses (BCAs).
  • Review industry feedback and prepare responses to inquiries from prospective offerors.
  • Participate in source selection activities, including the review of management, technical, and cost proposals.
  • Conduct cost and price analysis to determine fairness and reasonableness of contract proposals.
  • Support post-award contract management, including digitization, problem resolution, and alternative development.
  • Assist with debriefing unsuccessful offerors and support post-award activities as required.
Qualifications:
  • Experience in Federal Procurement and Acquisition: Expertise gained from providing contract execution, cost estimation, and source selection support for large federal customers, including the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and Department of Interior.
  • Proposal Evaluation and Source Selection: Extensive experience in proposal evaluation, conducting cost and price analysis, and making recommendations for contract awards.
  • Contract Negotiation and Execution: Proven track record in negotiating complex commercial and defense procurement contracts, supported by roles at WeWork and within defense procurement.
  • Cross-functional Team Collaboration: Skilled in working across divisions, collaborating with contracting officers, engineers, finance, and legal departments.
  • Certifications and Clearances: Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III certified
  • This position is ideal for candidates with strong backgrounds in federal procurement and contracting. It offers strategic and operational support across the acquisition lifecycle.

Top Skills

Acquisition Plans
Ams
Contract Management
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
Vienna, , VA
2 Employees

What We Do

Elevate your business with Omniscius, where cutting-edge Business Intelligence meets exceptional Talent Acquisition. We specialize in empowering teams with custom training, offering strategic staffing solutions, and crafting unique talent acquisition strategies. Our focus on Federal Contracting and a robust partner ecosystem ensures your business stays ahead in government contracting and recruitment. Let us optimize your talent acquisition with our expertise and turn your challenges into opportunities. Discover the Omniscius advantage and transform your business landscape today

Similar Jobs

Tufin Logo Tufin

Sales Manager

Security • Cybersecurity
Remote or Hybrid
United States
500 Employees

Acquia Logo Acquia

Architect

AdTech • Cloud • Marketing Tech • Productivity • Software • Analytics • Automation
Easy Apply
Remote or Hybrid
United States
1100 Employees
120K-130K Annually

CrowdStrike Logo CrowdStrike

Architect

Cloud • Computer Vision • Information Technology • Sales • Security • Cybersecurity
Remote or Hybrid
USA
10000 Employees
135K-205K Annually

SailPoint Logo SailPoint

Consultant

Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Sales • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Data Privacy
Remote or Hybrid
United States
2461 Employees
117K-197K Annually

Similar Companies Hiring

Compa Thumbnail
Software • Other • HR Tech • Business Intelligence • Artificial Intelligence
Irvine, CA
70 Employees
Amplify Platform Thumbnail
Fintech • Financial Services • Consulting • Cloud • Business Intelligence • Big Data Analytics
Scottsdale, AZ
62 Employees
Bellagent Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Business Intelligence • Generative AI
Chicago, IL
20 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account