Acquisition Liaison

Caladwich Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caladwich Consulting, LLC is seeking an Acquisition Liaison to support the Federal Transit Administration’s Office of Acquisition Management. The role is primarily off-site, with on-site options at FTA Headquarters in Washington, DC as needed.

You will develop acquisition documentation, market research, cost estimates, and procurement packages, coordinating with CORs and contract specialists across the program lifecycle.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or higher with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience using the FAR to support federal procurements.
• Experience with cradle-to-grave acquisition requirements and market research.

Responsibilities

• Provide federal acquisition subject matter expertise supporting FTA program and technical personnel.
• Assist offices with purchase request packages and documentation for contracting systems.
• Review acquisition packages for compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.

Skills

FAR knowledge

Market research

FAR/GSAR

Oral & written comms

MS Office

Google Workspace

CRM experience

Attention to detail

IDIQ contracts

Education

BA/BS or higher in related field

Tools

PRISM

SharePoint

Job description

Description

Acquisition Liaison

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) – Acquisition and Technical Programmatic Support

Position: Full-Time / Primarily Off-Site

Customer: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration

Potential On-Site Location: 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Caladwich is seeking an experienced Acquisition Liaison to provide federal acquisition support to the Federal Transit Administration's Office of Acquisition Management.

This position serves in a highly collaborative acquisition-support capacity, working with FTA program and technical personnel to develop acquisition documentation, prepare procurement packages, conduct market research, support cost estimates, and coordinate requirements with acquisition personnel throughout the procurement lifecycle.

WHO WE ARE

Caladwich is a U.S.-based Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and SBA 8(a) certified company providing professional services and mission support solutions to federal agencies. Our capabilities include Acquisition Support, Program Management, Logistics Support Services, Process Improvement, Asset Management, and Operational Support Services.

As a Veteran-owned company, our mission remains steadfast: Integrity. Solutions. Results.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide federal acquisition subject matter expertise supporting FTA program and technical personnel.
• Assist program offices with preparation of purchase request packages and supporting documentation for submission into contracting systems.
• Review acquisition packages prior to submission to the Acquisition Office and assist in reviewing existing contracts for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Work closely with program professionals, CORs, and other subject matter experts to develop acquisition documentation and support acquisition planning.
• Assist with development of acquisition plans, SOWs, SOOs, PWSs, functional requirements/specifications, market research reports, determinations and findings, exceptions to fair opportunity, and justifications and approvals.
• Assist with development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and associated market research or business-case models.
• Support cost and price analyses.
• Support acquisition actions involving FFP, Cost Reimbursable, Labor Hour, and T&M contract types.
• Support administration of IDIQ contracts, task/delivery orders, BPAs, call orders, purchase orders, and Inter/Intra-Agency Agreements.
• Attend relevant program and acquisition meetings and communicate effectively with personnel throughout the organization.
• Assist with contract modifications and preparation of contract actions for closeout.
• Maintain an updated electronic spreadsheet reflecting the status of supported contract actions.
• Track contracting funding levels and coordinate information with CORs and Contract Specialists.
• Assist with market research, source-selection evaluation criteria, reporting requirements, and coordination between technical experts and contracting personnel.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), or higher degree with at least five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience utilizing the FAR to support federal procurements.
• Knowledge and experience supporting acquisition requirements from cradle to grave.
• Experience conducting acquisition market research and providing meaningful acquisition recommendations.
• Knowledge and experience with FFP, Cost Reimbursable, Labor Hour, and T&M contract types, as applicable.
• Experience supporting acquisitions under relevant FAR and FSS/GSAR requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with IDIQ contracts, BPAs, and task, call, and purchase orders.
• Knowledge and experience using GSA Market Research as a Service (MRAS) and other market-research tools.
• Ability to independently analyze work assignments and provide feedback to Government personnel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and analytical skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of or hands‑on experience with contract writing systems such as PRISM.
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience.
• SharePoint experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be prepared to perform primarily off‑site while maintaining the ability to work on‑site at FTA Headquarters in Washington, DC if required.
• Must be telework‑ready and able to perform all work within the United States and its territories.
• Must be able to perform a 40-hour work week during FTA core working hours.
• Must be able to comply with applicable DOT personnel suitability and security procedures, which may include required forms, background investigation, and fingerprinting.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a non‑citizen lawfully admitted for permanent residence or employment, as evidenced by applicable USCIS documentation.
• Must be able to sign a non‑disclosure certificate before commencing work and comply with applicable organizational and personal conflict‑of‑interest requirements.