Acquisition Specialist II

VT Group (VTG); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Acquisition Specialist to independently support planning and execution while ensuring FAR compliance. You will develop strategies, review market research, and coordinate with contracting officers and program teams.

Qualifications include TS/SCI with poly, 5–9 years of related experience, and a bachelor’s degree. The role involves supporting source selection and procurement activities in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. security clearance TS/SCI with Poly required.
• 5–9 years of acquisition or procurement support experience.
• Strong knowledge of FAR and supplements (DFARS, agency regs).
• Experience with competitive procurements and contract awards.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or Acquisition field.
• DAWIA Level II or equivalent preferred; IDIQs, BPAs experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review acquisition planning documents and market research reports.
• Prepare solicitation packages (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs) and evaluation criteria.
• Analyze requirements for alignment with acquisition approach and contract vehicles.
• Support source selection activities and evaluation documentation.
• Coordinate with contracting officers, legal, finance, and program teams.
• Track acquisition schedules, risks, and dependencies.
• Provide acquisition guidance to technical and program stakeholders.

Skills

FAR knowledge

Procurement support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Finance/Acquisition

Job description

Overview

VTG is looking for an Acquisition Specialist in Chantilly, VA to independently supports acquisition planning and execution, ensuring compliance with FAR requirements while enabling timely and effective procurements.

What will you do?

• Develop and review acquisition planning documents, including acquisition strategies and market research reports
• Support preparation of solicitation packages (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs) and evaluation criteria
• Analyze requirements to ensure alignment with acquisition approach and contract vehicles
• Support source selection activities, including proposal evaluation documentation
• Coordinate with contracting officers, legal, finance, and program teams
• Track acquisition schedules, risks, and dependencies
• Provide acquisition guidance to technical and program stakeholders

Do you have what it takes?

• TS/SCI with Poly Required
• 5-9 years of acquisition or procurement support experience
• Strong working knowledge of FAR and applicable supplements (DFARS, agency‑specific regs)
• Experience supporting competitive procurements and contract awards
• Strong written communication and documentation skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Acquisition Management, or related field
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting IC, DoD, or DOJ acquisition programs, DAWIA Level II or equivalent acquisition certification, Experience with IDIQs, BPAs, and task order competitions

This position is contingent upon contract award.