Acquisition Specialist - Senior

Job Status:Position is funded and is contingent upon customer acceptance Location:Springfield, VA (onsite)
Clearance Required:Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess a current and active TS/SCI clearance granted by the Department of Defense or an Intelligence Community agency. Must be able to pass a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
Background: Assured Consulting Solutions provides strategic and innovative solutions for customer needs across the business, technology, and organizational spectrum. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to work with customers that are both Government and industry leaders and technology innovators. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated
Acquisition Specialist - Senior
consultant to join our team. This position will work closely with the Research and Development (R&D) portion of the customer organization and should be well versed in all elements of the acquisition lifecycle. Candidate should have knowledge and experience in managing /IQ contracts, cradle to grave.

• As a senior systems engineering/technical assistance contractor and acquisition professional, provide knowledge and experience of DoD acquisition, including the Planning, Programming, and Budget Execution (PPBE) and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) processes.
• Support pre-Award activities including the development and shaping of Acquisition documentation (Special Notices, RFIs, RFPs, BAA solicitations, market research, IGCEs, SOWs, SOOs, PWSs, CLIN structures).
• If needed, support source selection process for R&D.
• Prepare and utilize contract execution tracking mechanisms for managing active contracts under the /IQ, to include tracking of obligations/expenditures and burn charts. Report under- and over-burning in a timely manner to ensure available funding for contract execution.
• Coordination/tracking of invoice payments and deliverables with PMs/CORs.
• Coordinate incremental funding and full funding for severable and non-severable contracts and/or CLINs.
• Coordination and tracking of contract modifications and de-obligations.
• Assist the Government in meeting its OSD obligation and expenditure rates.
• Assist the Government in meeting Small Business Subcontracting goals.
• Support contract closeout activities.

• BA/BS, MA/MS or PhD in business, management, systems management, public administration, or greater than or equal to 15 years of work experience.

• 15+ years w/ High School Diploma
• 12+ years w/ Bachelor's Degree, Master’s Degree, or PhD

• Experience in and understanding of DoD acquisition, including the Planning, Programming, and Budget Execution (PPBE) and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) processes.
• Experience in and understanding of pre-Award activities including the development and shaping of Acquisition documentation (Special Notices, RFIs, RFPs, BAA solicitations, market research, IGCEs, SOWs, SOOs, PWSs, CLIN structures) for Severable and Non-severable contracts and CLINs.
• Strong verbal communication and writing skills for building requirements, briefings, and other required communication.
• Strong MS Excel experience for contract execution.
• Experience in and understanding of source selection/scientific review evaluation process for R&D.
• Strong experience in collaboration/coordination among the Government (/IQ PM, Task Order PMs and CORs, technical and administrative management SETAs, awarded contractors and their support staff).
• Understanding of the FAR, DFARS, and Agency acquisition directives and processes.
• BA/BS, MA/MS or PhD in business, management, systems management, public administration, or greater than or equal to 15 years of work experience.

• Technical Degree in physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, or engineering or dual major with business, management, systems management
• Experience in and understanding of DoD acquisition for RDT&E.
• Acquisition experience in the US Government as a Government civilian or military.
• Hands on experience with NGA’s acquisition and financial systems, including Orbit, PRISM, and GEO-F.

Essential Job Functions: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to identify the essential functions of a position to determine whether an individual is qualified. Essential job functions are the fundamental duties of the position that must be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to work onsite in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment, as required
• Ability to collaborate effectively with government customers, technical teams, and cross-functional partners
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to manage priorities, resources, and deliverables in a dynamic environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with leadership, customers, and…