Acquisition Specialist II

Vosper Thornycroft Group; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vosper Thornycroft Group seeks an Acquisition Specialist in Chantilly, VA to independently support acquisition planning and execution, ensuring compliance with FAR requirements while enabling timely and effective procurements.

The role focuses on developing strategies, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and guiding source selection activities, with a preference for candidates holding a TS/SCI clearance and 5–9 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Poly security clearance 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Acquisition Management, or related field

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.