
Acquisition Support Specialist (Journeyman)
Ashburn, VAFull-time$66–136K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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CACI seeks a Journeyman Acquisition Support Specialist to support the Department of State’s Global Mission Operations Support contract. The role supports procurement of IT goods and services, from market research and acquisition documentation through contract closeout, while maintaining compliance with federal requirements. The specialist coordinates with vendors, contracting officers, and government personnel and supports audit readiness.
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Job Title: Acquisition Support Specialist (Journeyman)
Job Category: Consulting
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Journeyman Acquisition Support Specialist for the Global Mission Operations Support (GMOS) contract, supporting the Department of State. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance national security through advanced IT solutions. You will collaborate with experienced professionals in an innovative environment, guiding a high-performing team to deliver excellence.
The GMOS contract aims to provide world-class IT support by modernizing and maintaining applications and infrastructure using an integrated IT Service Management approach. Join us to make a meaningful impact on a program of national importance.
Responsibilities:
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Conduct comprehensive market research and competitive analysis to evaluate alternatives for IT-related goods and services using Government-unique acquisition methods
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Develop detailed technical specifications, statements of work (SOW), and justification documentation for procurement packages ensuring alignment with agency requirements
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Prepare comprehensive cost estimates and supporting documentation to facilitate Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) ensuring FAR compliance
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Route procurement packages through CA/DT/EA/CST channels for Government review and approval, tracking status and coordinating with CA Acquisitions
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Manage complex vendor configurations and navigate proprietary purchasing constraints specific to the Department's unique acquisition environment
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Review and validate vendor invoices against contract terms, obtain signed receiving reports, and ensure financial accuracy for payment processing
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Oversee comprehensive contract file management from award through closeout, maintaining complete documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance
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Procure diverse IT-related goods and services including hardware, software licenses, peripherals, maintenance agreements, warranties, and professional services
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Facilitate audit responses and prepare comprehensive documentation ensuring all procurement records are audit-ready and compliant with Federal standards
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Verify that all proof of entitlements, warranties, and license agreements are properly registered in DT/EA/CST's name and maintained throughout the contract lifecycle
Qualifications:
Required:
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Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience in related fields, such as acquisition support, contract administration, procurement operations, federal contracting, or IT procurement; equivalencies considered.
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Active Secret Clearance
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Proven experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) principles, government procurement processes, and contract lifecycle management
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Demonstrated ability to develop statements of work, technical specifications, and prepare Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs)
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Strong analytical and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple procurement actions simultaneously while maintaining accuracy
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Excellent communication skills with ability to coordinate effectively across vendors, contracting officers, and government personnel
Desired:
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Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of State
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Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) or Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) certification
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Experience with Department of State-specific procurement systems and approval channels (CA/DT/EA/CST)
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Knowledge of IT hardware, software licensing models, and experience supporting audit responses and maintaining audit-ready documentation
What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range :
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$66,100 - $135,600
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
How this job compares
Set against the 485 open Procurement Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$66–136K/yr
- US median$78–120K/yr224 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $101K, is 3% above the US median midpoint ($98K) — in the middle half of Procurement Specialist salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 33 open Procurement Specialist jobs in Virginia and 485 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- Serco5 open
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5 open
- CACI International (this employer)2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Procurement Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (380 postings).
- Education
- 168 of the 485 open Procurement Specialist jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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