Acquisition Support Specialist; Acquisitions​/FITARA​/CM

The FITARA, Configuration Management, and Acquisition Support Specialist is a member of the IT Program Office within NOAA OMAO's Marine and Aviation Cyber Center (MACC). The role manages the business processes that let MACC buy, approve, and track IT for ships, aircraft, uncrewed systems, and facilities nationwide. The Specialist runs FITARA and IT investment approvals, supports acquisitions from requirements through award, and maintains configuration, change, and IT asset records.

They develop SOWs and Independent Government Cost Estimates, perform supply chain risk reviews, route documents through OMAO and NOAA approval chains, and keep contract, license, and SLA information accurate. The position is on-site in Silver Spring, MD, reports to the Program Office Chief, and requires a NOAA High Risk public trust investigation.

• Manage, track, and review FITARA submissions to make sure all required documents are complete and correct
• Obtain OMAO IT Security Office and IT Accessibility/Section 508 Program Manager signatures on required documentation
• Prepare the blanket IT Investment Authority (ITIA) document for acquisitions below the $10M threshold
• Prepare submissions for MACC Assistant CIO (ACIO) signature after Investment Review Board (IRB) approval, and send final approval documents to requestors
• Support MACC acquisitions above $3,500 in compliance with the FAR, CFR, and Department of Commerce regulations
• Gather requirements and develop specifications, budget estimates, SOWs, and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs)
• Research vendors and suppliers, evaluate products, services, and pricing, and give MACC staff recommendations
• Support IT Security Checklist and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) activities, including vendor risk analyses, IT installation reviews, technical software evaluations, and Security Impact Assessments (SIAs)
• Develop and route Requirements Work spaces and requisitions in PRISM as required
• Coordinate with selected vendors on delivery of products and services
• Maintain current and accurate contract, license, and SLA information in OMAO's Incident Management System and MACC's internal tracker
• Support OMAO change and configuration management processes, including change requests, configuration baselines, and change board records
• Track IT assets through their lifecycle and keep inventory and property records current
• Attend and support OMAO Information Resource Management Advisory Committee (IRMAC) meetings
• Provide status on FITARA, acquisition, and configuration items for the Monthly Status Report and the MACC action tracker

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Acquisition, or a related field (equivalent experience considered)
• 3+ years of federal IT acquisition support experience, including FAR and Department of Commerce processes
• Experience developing requirements, SOWs, IGCEs, and market research for IT products and services
• Experience with FITARA, IT investment review, or CIO approval processes
• Experience with IT configuration, change, or asset management processes and documentation
• Working knowledge of supply chain risk management (SCRM) and IT security review requirements for acquisitions
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to track many packages through multi-step approval chains
• Clear written communication skills for acquisition documents and status reporting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, including spreadsheets for tracking and cost estimates
• Ability to work on-site in Silver Spring, MD
• Ability to pass a NOAA High Risk public trust background investigation

• Hands-on experience with PRISM, JCAM, or other DOC and NOAA acquisition and IT governance tools
• Federal acquisition certification such as FAC-C (Professional) or FAC-COR
• ITIL Foundation or a configuration or asset management certification
• Experience with NOAA, DOC, or other federal mission-support IT environments
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements for IT purchases
• Experience with property management systems such as PPMS
• Experience with ticketing and tracking tools such as Service Now, Jira, or Smartsheet
• Experience…