Acquisition Specialist​/Administrator

Job Description

This Contract Acquisition Specialist II position provides essential support to the Grants & Agreement Team within the Contracts & Strategic Sourcing organization. The role involves assisting Contracting Officers with the documentation, preparation, and drafting of solicitations, contracts, and master contract releases. It includes market research and interaction with both internal and external stakeholders regarding procurement processes.

• Gather, review, draft, and edit contract documents, including the Document of Award Decision (DAD).

• Conduct research on legal, contract, and company information.

• Draft communications, such as correspondence to vendors and internal emails.

• Assist in drafting solicitation documentation for review and approval.

• Develop blanket purchase agreements and task order documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Coordinate contract close‑out documentation, ensuring all services are complete and invoices are settled.

• Perform price analysis and make recommendations based on findings.

• Assist in developing statements of work (SOWs) and conducting market research.

• Support procurement planning activities and assist in risk identification.

• Organize and facilitate contractor and client meetings, including scheduling and note-taking.

• Issue solicitation packages and process award decisions as directed.

• Review contractor performance and provide recommendations.

• Provide cross‑training to the team on processes and documentation requirements.

• Recommend methods and best practices for procedural and process consistency.

• Respond to customer inquiries about contract and solicitation processes.

• Participate in process improvement initiatives and assist with implementation.

• Serve as a backup for other Contract Acquisition Specialists as needed.

• Contract administration and logistics management.

• Procurement and financial assistance expertise.

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in any field is preferred; a degree in Supply and Logistics Management is highly desirable.

• 2-4 years of directly‑related service procurement and/or financial assistance experience with a Bachelor’s degree.

• 3-5 years of related experience without a Bachelor’s degree, validated by specific coursework.

• Experience in federal procurement, specifically the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).

• Energy or utility industry experience.

• Strong editing and proofreading skills with attention to detail.

• Experience with Federal Grants & Agreements (2
  
  CFR
  200 and/or BFAI).

The NSSP Acquisition Team operates in a slower‑paced office environment with somewhat flexible hours. The team handles various contractual needs, including support contracts, IT services, professional services, and more. The work style is highly independent, with business casual attire and a focus on meeting deadlines.

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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