Acquisition Planning Manager - Grand Junction, CO

RSI; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO plan

FEHB medical

401K 100% match up to 4%

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-term Disability

Job summary

RSI is seeking an Acquisition Planning Manager in Grand Junction, CO to oversee contract administration and subcontract actions for a federal-focused program. The role requires expert negotiation, FAR/DEAR compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet organizational priorities.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of relevant experience, with travel around 20% and an exempt status. The position offers a competitive salary in the posted range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management, engineering, finance, or related field.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level contract and subcontract administration for acquisition actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support organizational priorities.
• Ensure documents follow FAR/DEAR guidelines and federal requirements.
• Maintain documentation for procurement actions and risk management.
• Mentor contract administrators and contribute to training.

Skills

Contract administration

Procore

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Procore

MS Office Suite

Job description

About RSI

RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record.

We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, FEHB medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and we also offer 8(a) options.

Position Summary

RSI is recruiting for an Acquisition Planning Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the Contract Administrator representatives, independently administering and managing contractual obligations on behalf of prime contractor within their authorized thresholds. All contractual obligations will be fulfilled and administered in compliance with applicable federal requirements. These responsibilities could include collaborating with Acquisition Planners for development of subcontract document templates, soliciting, awarding, administering, modifying, negotiating, and closing out subcontracts, purchase orders or credit card procurements to ensure acquisition strategies and contract actions effectively support organizational priorities and successful outcomes.

Job Title:

Acquisition Planning Manager

Location(s):

Grand Junction, CO

Status:

Full-Time

FLSA:

Exempt

Hiring Range:

$120,000 - $150,000.00 per year. (The anticipated starting salary is based on the posted minimum requirements for this position. The offered salary will be based upon the selected applicant’s education, training, and experience.)

This position is required to travel 20% of the time.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide independent senior-level contract and subcontract administration for acquisition actions for prime contractor in support of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management.


• Supports development, execution, administration, modification, negotiations, and closeout of contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and related procurement actions while maintaining accurate and complete documentation.


• Collaborate with acquisition planners and cross-functional teams to ensure contractual requirements and acquisition needs effectively support organizational priorities and successful outcomes.


• Ensure all subcontracting documents follow statutory and agency-specific guidelines and adhere to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR).


• Ensure subcontracting documents adhere to local, state, and federal requirements, including safety regulations (such as OSHA), and labor laws.


• Develops risk strategies and resolves discrepancies, emerging issues, contractual risks and, when needed, escalates more complex issues for higher-level review or decision making


• Establish and implement corrective actions for subcontractor or vendor contractual or performance issues, including mentoring or addressing issues from lower-level contract administrators.


• Applies consistent, efficient, predictable, and compliant contract administration processes through a customer service-oriented mind-set, consistent and effective communications, application of standardized processes, and continuous improvement.


• Acts as the LMS Government Purchase Card Program Coordinator.


• Maintains a government purchasing card and performs procurement card purchases in compliance with Government procedures and requirements.


• Compile, maintain, revise or update policies, procedures, processes, templates or forms, and cross-functional process improvement initiatives.


• Collaborate with other Acquisition Services representatives and with cross-functional teams with development, messaging, and implementation of acquisition related training.


• Participate in hiring process for new staff, as requested by the Acquisition Services Manager.


• Mentor other Contract Administrators.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education And Years Of Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, construction management, engineering, finance, or related field. Experience in lieu of education may be considered.


• 8-10 years of relevant experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License.


• National Contract Manager Association Certified Federal Contract Manager or Certified Professional Contract Manager certification. Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Contracting Professional Certification/Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting or equivalent preferred.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency in grammar, formatting, and editing.


• Excellent workload management skills, prioritizing assignments, identifying and communicating scheduling conflicts.


• Excellent working with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, and Word, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and professional documents.


• Proficient with advanced understanding of Procore software.


• Proficient with advanced understanding of managing complex subcontract requirements including environmental and construction projects Proficient with advanced understanding of procurement laws and regulations supporting a federal client, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR)


• Proficient with advanced understanding of working with confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information


• Proficient with advanced understanding of applicable policies, procedures, regulations and compliance requirements


• Proficient with advanced understanding of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Proficient with advanced understanding of negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills Proficient with working independently with little to no supervision

Clearance And Health Requirements

• Criminal Background Check


• Pre-placement Drug Screening


• Fit for Duty Test (if applicable)

Essential Physical Requirements

Sedentary: Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Job Posting Close Date

11/20/2026

EEO Statement

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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