Acquisition Specialist

Cybermedia Technologies, LLC (CTEC); Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & Sick leave

Health insurance coverage

Career training

Performance bonus programs

401K contribution & Employer Match

11 Federal Holidays

Job summary

Cybermedia Technologies, Inc. in McLean, VA is seeking an experienced Acquisition Specialist to provide hands-on federal acquisition and contract management support across the lifecycle. You will collaborate with program managers, contracting officers, and vendors to ensure timely, compliant procurement processes.

The role requires four years of federal acquisition experience, knowledge of FAR, and strong communication, organization, and analytical skills. A CBP clearance is preferred and U.S.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience supporting federal acquisition and contracting activities.
• Experience working with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal contracting principles.
• Experience supporting acquisition planning, market research, solicitation development, and contract administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition and contract management support throughout the federal acquisition lifecycle.
• Support acquisition planning, requirements development, market research, solicitation preparation, evaluation activities, and contract award processes.
• Develop, review, and refine Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), SOOs, and other acquisition documents.
• Assist with preparation of acquisition strategies, market research reports, J&A documents, IGEs, and other required acquisition documentation.
• Support development and review of solicitation packages to ensure FAR compliance.
• Coordinate with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, technical personnel, and vendors to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Track acquisition schedules, milestones, deliverables, and required documentation.
• Maintain electronic procurement and contract files in accordance with federal policies.
• Maintain and track contract modifications, awards, task orders, and other procurement documentation.
• Support post-award contract administration activities and track deliverables and actions.
• Review acquisition documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare acquisition-related reports, briefings, and management deliverables.
• Identify acquisition risks and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement of acquisition processes and templates.
• Ensure all deliverables are accurate and completed within deadlines.

Job description

CTEC is a leading technology firm that provides modernization, digital transformation, and application development services to the U.S. Federal Government. Headquartered in McLean, VA, CTEC has over 300 team members working on mission-critical systems and projects for agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of Personnel Management. The work we do effects millions of U.S. citizens daily as they interact with the systems we build. Our best-in-class commercial solutions, modified for our customers’ bespoke mission requirements, are enabling this future every day. The Company has experienced rapid growth over the past 3 years and recently received a strategic investment from Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN). In addition to our recent growth in Federal Civilian agencies, we are seeking to expand our capabilities in cloud development and footprint in national-security focused agencies within the Department of Defense and U.S. Intelligence Community.

Position Summary

CTEC is seeking an experienced Acquisition Specialist to provide dedicated federal acquisition and contract management support. The Acquisition Specialist will provide hands‑on support throughout the federal acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition planning, market research, solicitation development, evaluation support, award documentation, post‑award administration, reporting, and electronic procurement file maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of federal acquisition processes and experience working with program managers, contracting officers, technical personnel, and vendors to support compliant and timely acquisition activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition and contract management support throughout the federal acquisition lifecycle.
• Support acquisition planning, requirements development, market research, solicitation preparation, evaluation activities, and contract award processes.
• Develop, review, and refine Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), and other acquisition‑related documents.
• Assist with preparation of acquisition strategies, market research reports, Justification & Approval (J&A) documents, Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), and other required acquisition documentation.
• Support development and review of solicitation packages to ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicable federal acquisition policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, technical personnel, and vendors to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and support acquisition milestones.
• Track acquisition schedules, milestones, deliverables, and required documentation.
• Maintain accurate electronic procurement and contract files in accordance with applicable federal policies and procedures.
• Maintain and track contract modifications, awards, task orders, and other procurement documentation.
• Support post‑award contract administration activities, including tracking deliverables, modifications, correspondence, and contract actions.
• Review acquisition documentation for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Prepare acquisition‑related reports, briefings, correspondence, and other management deliverables.
• Assist with identifying acquisition risks, issues, and potential delays and provide recommendations to address them.
• Support continuous improvement of acquisition processes, templates, and procedures.
• Ensure all deliverables are accurate, professional, and completed within established deadlines.
• Perform additional acquisition and contract support duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience supporting federal acquisition and contracting activities.
• Experience working with federal acquisition processes, policies, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal contracting principles.
• Experience supporting acquisition planning, market research, solicitation development, and contract administration.
• Experience developing and maintaining acquisition and procurement documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Acquisition, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Clearance

Preferred Active CBP clearance. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain the required clearance.

Pay Range

Pay Range- $70K/yr- $93K/yr+

Benefits

Benefits(Compensation and employment offer are negotiable and will be finalized based on the candidate's relevant experience and interview assessment.)

• Paid vacation & Sick leave
• Health insurance coverage
• Career training
• Performance bonus programs
• 401K contribution & Employer Match
• 11 Federal Holidays

If you are looking for a fun and challenging environment with talented, motivated people to work with, CTEC is the right place for you. In addition to employee salary, we offer an array of employee benefits including: Paid vacation & Sick leave Health insurance coverage Career training Performance bonus programs 401K contribution & Employer Match 11 Federal Holidays

Cybermedia Technologies, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (EOE; M/F/D/V)

In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

Please note: Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre‑employment screening.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Cybermedia Technologies management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.