Contract Acquisition Specialist

*Pipeline Position: No Immediate Positions Available*

Company: INTECON, LLC
Job Role: Contract Acquisition Specialist
Location: On-Site in Washington DC
Job Type: Pipeline
Clearance: Active Top Secret required to be considered as a candidate
Salary Range: $75K–$95K
Job Posting Estimated Close Date: 1/31/2025 (Pipeline)

Overview:

INTECON, LLC is seeking a highly motivated Contract Acquisition Specialist to join its team and provide critical support to the FEMA Office of National Continuity Programs (ONCP) Business Management Division (BMD) for immediate hire. The selected candidate will play a key role in drafting and processing required acquisition documents for program review by ONCP and FEMA senior executives. Candidates must possess knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, policies, and processes, along with a solid understanding of various acts and guidelines relevant to acquisitions and procurement. This role involves assisting the Operational Staff complete forms and documentation to support the acquisition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in determining the supplies or services to be acquired by the Government, in line with authorized contractor acquisition authority.
• Support the development of Acquisition documentation, including: Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), Statement of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statement (PWS), Statement of Objectives (SOO), Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS), Market Research, Evaluation Criteria, COR Nomination Letters, etc.
• Collaborate with BMD and other program offices within ONCP to define requirements and identify specifications.
• Conduct market research, contribute to government cost estimates, draft statements of work and pre-award documents, and prepare technical evaluation and associated documentation.
• Support acquisition planning, market research and the preparation of Procurement Request (PR) Package documentation.
  
• Assist with contract close-out processes and post-award activities.
• Manage the BMD/ACMB relational database, including data entry and generation of database reports, as directed, with updated contract data and information.
  
• Coordinate with DHS/FEMA, federal agencies, FEMA regions, and partners to access contract reporting, datasets, and relevant procurement resources.
  
• Update Acquisition Portfolio Matrixes (APMs) prior to the migration of contract data and information into Tableau, conducting corrective action entries based on input from vendors and key stakeholders.
  
• Conduct open-source research and perform basic analysis of contract data and interagency data to identify trends in acquisitions and procurement.
• Support the categorization of information based on established qualitative assessment methodology and basic statistical analysis of acquisitions and procurement data.
• Assist in developing reporting templates for recurring acquisitions and procurement products, including Tableau reports, dataset visualizations, ad-hoc analyses, and annual contractual dataset reviews.
  

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance is required; TS/SCI clearance is preferred.

Qualifications:

• GED or High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in government acquisition, procurement, or contract management.
• Familiarity with federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and government contracting processes.
  
• Understanding of procurement principles, market research, and cost analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct market research and analyze procurement data.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to work On-Site.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Group Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision) Coverage.
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Plans Available.
• Company-paid Training and Development Programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Generous Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Sick Leave.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Advocacy Program.
• Financial Wellbeing Programs.
• MarketPlace Perks.

About INTECON:

INTECON (Integrity Consulting), founded in 1999, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aspetto, Inc. Aspetto is a leading product and technology firm known for its strategic enterprise life-cycle support. With expertise in the acquisition, design, deployment, and sustainment of Federal and DoD tech and tactical systems, Aspetto has made a significant impact since its inception in 2008.

As an 8(a), HUBZone, and ISO 9001:2015 certified company, and a three-time INC.5000 awardee, Aspetto offers an impressive range of capabilities, including Enterprise IT & Cloud-Based Technologies, Software Development & Cybersecurity, Data & Analytics, Intelligence & Professional Services, Logistics, and Tactical Equipment.

Together, Aspetto and INTECON strive to drive innovation, preserve quality standards, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to our nation's security. Our client-centric approach prioritizes innovative, responsive solutions that consistently exceed expectations.

INTECON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity. We firmly uphold the principle of Equal Pay for Equal Work, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, eligible veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome qualified applicants from all backgrounds and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.