Acquisition Specialist

Nakupuna Consulting; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a mid-level Acquisition Specialist to support the OUSW(R&E) Business Operations Directorate in Arlington, VA. The role emphasizes acquisition planning, lifecycle documentation, and data analytics to improve procurement outcomes.

You will interact with DoD leadership and develop governance tools while maintaining compliance with FAR/DFAR regulations. Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 7+ years of acquisition experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Business Management, or Finance with 7+ years of acquisition experience.
• 4 years of specialized experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Proficiency with FAR/DFAR and agency supplements as needed.
• DAWIA Contracting Certification or Advanced DAWIA Financial Management Certification required (FAC-C acceptable).
• Strong written and oral communication skills and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Advise acquisition planning efforts for the OUSW(R&E) Business Operations Directorate.
• Support documentation from mission analysis to deployment phases.
• Plan, track, and maintain acquisition lifecycle documentation.
• Provide executive-level oversight for the contracts portfolio.
• Support data analytics, metrics, and visualization for procurement.
• Prepare acquisition reports and briefs for DoD senior leadership.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure effective project planning and execution.
• Develop tools, templates, training and governance for program management.

Skills

Communication skills

DoW experience

Contracting knowledge

Security mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Management, or Finance

7+ years acquisition experience

DAWIA Certification or FAC-C

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Acquisition Specialist

Job ID: 2026-7059

Job Locations: US-VA-Arlington

Job Type: Full-Time Salaried

Company: Nakupuna Consulting

Overview

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a mid-level Acquisition Specialist to provide professional services to the OUSW(R&E) Business Operations Directorate. The ideal candidate will have experience building or running acquisition programs. This candidate will support data analytics activities and share leading best practices and innovative strategies to enhance the execution of acquisition activities. This candidate should be familiar with military customs and courtesies, have strong oral and written communication skills, have deep understanding of the government acquisition process, and knowledge of OSW structures, programs, and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist the OUSW(R&E) Business Operations Directorate's acquisition planning efforts.
• Support documentation development for acquisition planning and project management from mission analysis and requirements generation through the design, development, production, and deployment phases.
• Support documentation development for acquisition planning and project management.
• Plan, prepare, track, and maintain acquisition lifecycle documentation.
• Deliver executive-level management and oversight to the OUSW(R&E) contracts and agreements portfolio.
• Support data analytics, data collection, and metrics development throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to apply innovative strategies for procurements and utilize quantitative analytics and visualizations that provide insight into the contracts portfolio.
• Prepare and analyze acquisition reports and briefs, responses to queries, justifications, and background papers on the technical aspects of areas of expertise and assignment.
• Establish working relationships with stakeholders essential to effective project planning and execution.
• Provide expert advice to agency directors and senior staff on strategies for achieving transformation-level objectives within the organization.
• Possess extensive working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and agency supplements as required.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of management tools, templates, training and program governance and reporting.
• Liaise with applicable OUSW(R&E) requirement stakeholders to maintain accurate forecast and accountability of upcoming requirements.
• Prepare documents and briefings for review and use by DoD senior leadership.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business Management, or Finance, and 7+ years of relevant professional experience in acquisition.
• 4 years of specialized experience may be substituted in lieu of educational requirement.
• Demonstrated experience with DoW is required.
• Professional DAWIA Contracting Certification or Advanced DAWIA Financial Management Certification required. Professional Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) is an acceptable alternative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, to include PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Location: Onsite at the Mark Center five days a week.

Clearance Requirements: This position requires an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000.00 to $135,000.00 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.