Acquisition Specialist

VivSoft Technologies LLC; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K retirement plan

Professional development training

Job summary

VivSoft Technologies is seeking an experienced Acquisition / Contract Specialist to support DoD acquisition, procurement, and lifecycle management activities. The role involves applying federal contracting principles, conducting cost and price analyses, and developing acquisition strategies and documentation.

You will prepare written materials, communicate guidance to stakeholders, and collaborate with program teams to resolve contracting challenges in a remote, full-time, W2 position.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in one or more of the following: project or program management, logistics or life cycle management, acquisition or procurement support, requirements generation or contract support, purchasing of DoD supplies and services.
• Experience may be reduced to 4 years with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong understanding of federal and DoD acquisition processes and procedures.
• Experience with contracting principles, cost analysis, and procurement documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of contracting principles, laws, regulations, and federal acquisition procedures (FAR/DFARS).
• Perform cost and price analysis to support procurement decisions and acquisition planning.
• Conduct fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex contracting and acquisition issues.
• Develop actionable recommendations, acquisition strategies, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare written materials including reports, correspondence, recommendations, and acquisition deliverables.
• Communicate contractual guidance to stakeholders and non-contracting personnel.
• Support acquisition lifecycle activities within DoD acquisition systems and integrated environments.
• Ensure accurate documentation and data management using Microsoft Office and acquisition tools.
• Collaborate with program teams to resolve procurement and contract-related challenges.

Skills

Project management

Procurement

DoD acquisition

Cost analysis

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Title: Acquisition Specialist
Location: Remote
Type: Full-time, W2
Clearance: Public Trust

About VivSoft

VivSoft is a mission-driven technology company specializing in Cloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Experience. We are a diverse team of innovators focused on creating open, scalable, and automated solutions that drive digital transformation in federal space. Our work culture fosters collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Acquisition / Contract Specialist to support DoD acquisition, procurement, and lifecycle management activities. The role involves applying federal contracting principles, conducting cost and price analysis, and developing acquisition strategies and documentation in alignment with DoD acquisition systems and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of contracting principles, laws, regulations, and federal acquisition procedures (FAR/DFARS)
• Perform cost and price analysis to support procurement decisions and acquisition planning
• Conduct fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex contracting and acquisition issues
• Develop actionable recommendations, acquisition strategies, and supporting documentation
• Prepare written materials including reports, correspondence, recommendations, and acquisition deliverables
• Communicate contractual guidance to stakeholders and non-contracting personnel
• Support acquisition lifecycle activities within DoD acquisition systems and integrated environments
• Ensure accurate documentation and data management using Microsoft Office and acquisition tools
• Collaborate with program teams to resolve procurement and contract-related challenges

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in one or more of the following:

  • Project or program management
  • Logistics or life cycle management
  • Acquisition or procurement support
  • Requirements generation or contract support
  • Purchasing of DoD supplies and services
• Experience may be reduced to 4 years with a Bachelor’s degree
• Strong understanding of federal and DoD acquisition processes and procedures
• Experience with contracting principles, cost analysis, and procurement documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DoD acquisition frameworks
• Experience supporting acquisition systems or integrated acquisition environments
• Prior federal or DoD contracting experience strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
• 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Professional Development Training Reimbursement