Acquisition Specialist

Knowledge Management, Inc.; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Short and Long-term disability

Job summary

Knowledge Management, Inc. is seeking an Acquisition Specialist to independently lead the development of required procurement artifacts, including SOWs, IGCEs, J&A, and market research, for contract awards in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting.

The candidate will own requirements development, market research, cost estimates, and budgets from planning through award, with direct responsibility and clear personal contributions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in federal contracting and J&A documentation for acquisitions conducted under OT/OC.
• Ability to draft clear PWS/SOW aligned with mission requirements and acquisition strategy.

Responsibilities

• Contracting & Budgeting: mastery of the lifecycle, prepare and submit docs for contract approval.
• Adaptability & Collaboration: support teammates, resolve challenges, drive a collaborative culture.
• Independent Execution: work with minimal supervision, produce high-quality documentation.
• Strategic Acquisition: lead development of acquisition strategies aligned with goals.

Skills

Federal contracting

SOW drafting

Market research

Cost estimates

Budget management

Job description

Position Title: Acquisition Specialist

Number of positions: 1

Location addresses: 843 Brightseat Road, Landover MD 20785

General Hours of Operation: 7:00 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 - 6:00 PM

Clearance level: DHS Public Trust (USSS will process for the clearance, it can take around 3-5 weeks)

Salary: Please provide your salary requirement

Start date: October

Introduction

The ideal candidate is a highly self-motivated acquisition professional who can work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Candidates must have demonstrated, hands-on experience independently developing and authoring acquisition documentation required to support contract awards, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Market Research Reports, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Justification and Approval (J&A) packages for Other Than Full and Open Competition, acquisition planning documents, and other required procurement artifacts.

The successful candidate must be able to independently develop requirements, conduct market research, prepare cost estimates, manage program budgets, and guide acquisition actions from planning through contract award. Candidates should have direct ownership of these responsibilities and be able to clearly articulate their personal contributions. Experience limited to \"coordinating,\" \"assisting with,\" or \"participating in\" acquisition activities, without direct responsibility for developing the required documentation, will not meet the requirements of this position.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in federal contracting, specifically in the development of Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A) documentation for acquisitions conducted under Other Than Full and Open Competition.


• Proven ability to draft clear, comprehensive Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Statements of Work (SOW) that align with mission requirements and acquisition strategy

Key Responsibilities

• Contracting & Budget Expertise: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the federal budgeting and contracting lifecycle, including preparation, review, and submission of all required documentation to facilitate contract approval and award.


• Adaptability & Collaboration: Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Exhibit strong teamwork and interpersonal skills by supporting colleagues, resolving challenges proactively, and contributing to a collaborative workplace culture.


• Independent Execution: Operate with minimal supervision, taking initiative to delve into complex details and produce high-quality documentation necessary for successful contract execution.


• Strategic Acquisition Development: Lead efforts to identify and implement new capabilities, including the design and development of innovative acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Program Planning

• Assist with planning and preparing acquisition strategies, performing market research, developing and managing budgets and participating integrated product teams


• Assist with preparation of all required documents for procurement requests including statements of work, independent government cost estimates, market research documentation and others as required


• Development, execution or management of acquisition-related cost analysis, budgets, or program financial management functions including business case development and analysis of alternatives


• Development of integrated life-cycle cost estimates (LCCEs) for new programs and projects to ensure accurate funding requirements to inform the Resource Allocation Process


• Adherence to acquisition laws, regulations, and policies as they apply to programs and projects in the CUSTOMER portfolio


• Advise on contracting strategy to acquire goods and service, including Strategic Sourcing Vehicles/Contracts

Program Execution

• Assessment of adequacy of deliverables to ensure contract requirements are met, including test and evaluation and development of a quality assessment program


• Development of Integrated Master Schedules, identification of integrated project dependencies, test planning, transition planning for legacy systems, and fielding in direct support of the design, developmental test, integration and delivery of programs and projects


• Assist with development of program review documents to assess cost, schedule, performance and risk

Contracting and Financial Management

• Monitor contract execution to include vendor billing


• Assist with managing program budget, tracks obligations, expenditures, and forecasts

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays


• Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance


• Voluntary Term Life Insurance


• Short and Long-term disability insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

E-Verify Statement

Knowledge Management, Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, KMI is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.

Knowledge Management, Inc. will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Disability Statement.

If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodation or assistance at any point in the application or onboarding process, please email us at [e-mail].