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SAIC · 5 hours ago

Senior Acquisition Specialist

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

SAIC is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to provide procurement and acquisition services in support of the Ground Enterprise Directorate. The role involves administering contracts throughout the life cycle, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and collaborating with technical teams for successful project outcomes.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Working with AGO 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

Qualification

IC acquisition cycleGovernment contracting experienceDAWIA CertificationAcquisition documentationDynamic environment adaptabilityCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCross-functional teamwork

Required

Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more 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

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