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Senior Acquisition Specialist

SAIC

Chantilly, VAJob$160–200K/yrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$160–200K/yr
Location
Chantilly, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DAWIA Certification In Contracting Or EquivalentTS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

SAIC is hiring a Senior Acquisition Specialist. SAIC is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to support the Landmark AOS program in Chantilly, VA. This role involves administering contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and collaborating with technical teams to translate research objectives into contractual language. The specialist will bridge the gap between technical innovation and acquisition processes, facilitating successful project outcomes while maintaining procurement integrity and fiscal responsibility.

Key focus areas include Work with Program Office and Contracts staff to develop acquisition strategies and documentation., Support new prototype acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award and execution for various contract types., and Draft common acquisition artifacts such as Market Research Reports, Statements of Work (SOW), and Justification and Approvals (J&As)..

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and PhD Degree. Important skills include Administering Contracts, Federal Acquisition Regulations Compliance, Translating Research Objectives Into Contractual Language, Bridging Technical Innovation And Acquisition Processes, Strategic Thinking, and Communicating With Program Office. Preferred (not required): Traditional Acquisition Vehicles.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Administering ContractsFederal Acquisition Regulations ComplianceTranslating Research Objectives Into Contractual LanguageBridging Technical Innovation and Acquisition ProcessesStrategic ThinkingCommunicating With Program OfficeCommunicating With SETAsCommunicating With Contracting OfficeMaintaining Procurement IntegrityFiscal ResponsibilityDeveloping Acquisition StrategiesDeveloping Acquisition DocumentationPrototype Acquisition PlanningSolicitationEvaluationAward and Execution for IDIQ ContractsTask OrdersBroad Agency AnnouncementsContract Research and Development AgreementsInteragency AgreementsOther Transaction AgreementsCommercial PurchasesDrafting Market Research ReportsDrafting Statements of WorkDrafting Acquisition Strategy Council BriefingsDrafting Justification and ApprovalsDrafting Contract Data Requirements ListsDrafting in Scope DeterminationsAcquisition Advisory ServicesDocumenting Technical RequirementsDocumenting Programmatic RequirementsContract CompetitionPre-Award ActivitiesSource SelectionsPost AwardAcquisition SupportIC Acquisition CycleRequirements ProcessesBudgetary PracticesFast Paced EnvironmentDynamic EnvironmentAgile EnvironmentCross-Functional TeamsExceptional Communication SkillsCoordination SkillsEffective Interpersonal SkillsTraditional Acquisition VehiclesNon-FAR Acquisition Vehicles

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree5+ Years ExperienceMaster's Degree3+ Years ExperiencePhDRelevant Experience in Lieu of DegreeActive Top Secret/SCI With Polygraph7+ Years Government Contracting / Acquisition ExperienceDAWIA Certification in Contracting or Equivalent

Full job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to support SAIC’s Prime Program, Landmark AOS in Chantilly, VA. Landmark AOS is a large SETA program, supporting the NRO’s Ground Enterprise Directorate (GED), responsible for the acquisition of systems over the complete end-to-end life cycle.

As the Senior Acquisition Specialist, you will assist the Program Office in administering contracts throughout the complete end-to-end life cycle, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations and collaborating with technical teams to translate research objectives into clear contractual language. You will also bridge the gap between technical innovation and acquisition processes, and strategic planning while effectively communicating with the Program office, SETAs, and the Contracting Office to facilitate successful project outcomes while maintaining procurement integrity and fiscal responsibility.

Job Responsibilities include to include:

  • Working with Program Office staff (COTRs, GPOCs, SETAs, etc.) and Contracts staff (Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, etc.) to develop acquisition strategies and documentation.

  • Supporting new prototype acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award and execution for Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, Task Orders, (TOs), Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Contract Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), Interagency Agreements (IAs), as well as alternative contracting approaches such as Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) and Commercial purchases.

  • Drafting common acquisition artifacts such as Market Research Reports, Statements of Work (SOW), Acquisition Strategy Council (ASC) briefings, Justification and Approvals, (J&As), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), In Scope Determinations, proposal evaluation criteria, etc.

  • Providing acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals.

  • Working with technical staff documenting technical and programmatic requirements.

  • Supporting all aspects of contract competition to include pre-award activities, source selections, and post award.

  • Providing acquisition support to the COTRs and the Program office.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience. Relevant experience to be substituted in lieu of degree.

  • Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.

  • Expertise and experience with the IC acquisition cycle, requirements processes, budgetary practices, and acquisition documentation.

  • 7+ years of government contracting / acquisition experience, DAWIA Certification in Contracting or equivalent.

  • Experience with traditional/non-FAR acquisition vehicles a plus (IDIQ, BAA, OTA, etc.)

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and agile environment.

  • Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams.

  • Exceptional communication and coordination skills.

  • Effective interpersonal skills.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

REQNUMBER: 2613989

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