Acquisition & Contract Development Specialist, US Citizens with DoW experience, onsite work

LTC Solutions LLC; Stafford (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

LTC Solutions LLC is seeking an Acquisition & Contract Development Specialist in Stafford, VA, offering a contingent-full-time hybrid role. The candidate will support Department of War programs across the pre-award lifecycle, delivering high-quality planning, requirements, market research, solicitations, and source selection support to ensure compliant procurement outcomes.

Required qualifications include a BA/BS in a related field, 5+ years DoD acquisition experience, strong FAR knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Acquisition Management, Contracting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting federal or DoD acquisition and contract development activities.
• Solid working knowledge of the FAR and the federal acquisition lifecycle.
• Proven track record in developing or supporting acquisition plans, requirements documents, market research, solicitations, and source selection materials.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively coordinate with contracting officers, program managers, technical SMEs, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing acquisition actions, milestones, and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain one).
• In-depth familiarity with PWS/SOW/SOO, QASP, IGCE, RFI, Sources Sought, RFP/RFQ, and source selection processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine Acquisition Plans and Acquisition Strategies, including milestones, schedules, timelines, and risk assessments.
• Recommend optimal contract types and procurement methods in full compliance with the FAR and agency policies.
• Collaborate with technical personnel to define clear requirements and draft high-quality PWS, SOW, and SOO.
• Support the creation of QASP and IGCE.
• Conduct market research to identify capable sources and evaluate small business participation.
• Prepare Market Research Reports and support RFIs and Sources Sought notices.
• Draft, review, and refine solicitation packages including RFPs, RFQs, clauses, provisions, and evaluation criteria.
• Conduct compliance reviews of acquisition and solicitation packages prior to Contracting Officer submission.
• Provide non-voting administrative and advisory support during source selection activities.
• Assist in developing SSPs, evaluation schedules, and documentation while safeguarding procurement-sensitive information.
• Travel: up to 20%.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Verbal/written communication

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LTC Solutions, LLC is a small company with ahuge commitment to supporting our employees and providing quality services to our government clients. Our employees have an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for excellence, and a proactive approach to providing the best possible solutions to our clients. If you are committed to building excellent client relationships, providing consistent superior-quality work, and taking initiative to understand your clients’ needs, we would like to meet you!

LTC offers a dynamic team setting and generous benefits (including 401K, PTO, and Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance).

Please read before applying: Must have Department of War and Acquisition Management/Contracting Officer work experience!

Resumes without above requirements will not be considered.

Acquisition & Contract Development Specialist

Location: Stafford, VA

Status: Contingent-Full-Time-Hybrid schedule

Security Clearance: US Citizens only with Active Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain one)

Position Summary

The Acquisition & Contract Development Specialist plays a critical role in supporting Department of War program teams across the full pre-award acquisition lifecycle. This position delivers high-quality acquisition planning, requirements development, market research, solicitation preparation, and source selection support to enable timely, compliant, and effective procurement outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Acquisition Management, Contracting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated 5+ years of experience supporting federal or DoD acquisition and contract development activities.
• Solid working knowledge of the FAR and the federal acquisition lifecycle.
• Proven track record in developing or supporting acquisition plans, requirements documents, market research, solicitations, and source selection materials.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively coordinate with contracting officers, program managers, technical SMEs, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing acquisition actions, milestones, and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain one).
• In-depth familiarity with PWS/SOW/SOO, QASP, IGCE, RFI, Sources Sought, RFP/RFQ, and source selection processes.

Desired Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting Department of War (or similar DoD) acquisition programs.
• End-to-end acquisition planning experience from requirements definition through solicitation release and contract award.

Primary Duties

• Develop and refine Acquisition Plans and Acquisition Strategies, including milestones, schedules, timelines, and risk assessments.
• Recommend optimal contract types and procurement methods in full compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency-specific policies.
• Collaborate with technical personnel to define clear requirements and draft high-quality Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Work (SOW), and Statements of Objectives (SOO).
• Support the creation of Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE).
• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify capable sources, analyze market trends, evaluate commercial practices, and assess small business participation opportunities.
• Prepare Market Research Reports and support Requests for Information (RFIs) and Sources Sought notices.
• Draft, review, and refine solicitation packages—including RFPs, RFQs, clauses, provisions, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
• Conduct thorough compliance reviews of acquisition and solicitation packages prior to Contracting Officer submission.
• Provide non-voting administrative and advisory support during source selection activities.
• Assist in developing Source Selection Plans (SSPs), evaluation schedules, and documentation while strictly safeguarding procurement-sensitive information.
• Travel: up to 20%

LTC Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.