Acquisition Specialist III

VT Group (VTG); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior Acquisition Specialist to lead strategy for complex procurements and advise senior leaders on contract structures and risk. You will oversee FAR-compliant documentation and support source selection while coordinating with contracting officers, legal counsel, and program sponsors.

This role requires 10+ years in acquisition, TS/SCI with poly, and a strong record with large federal programs. Master’s degree preferred and DoD/IC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of acquisition or procurement experience.
• Deep expertise in FAR, DFARS, and federal acquisition lifecycle.
• Proven experience supporting large, complex federal procurements.
• Strong leadership, advisory, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Preferred: IC/DoD/DOJ mission programs, DAWIA Level III or equivalent certification, multiple contract vehicles experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition strategy development for complex or high-visibility procurements.
• Advise program leadership on acquisition approaches, contract structures, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee development and review of all acquisition documentation for FAR compliance.
• Support or advise on source selection planning and execution.
• Serve as senior liaison to contracting officers, legal counsel, and senior stakeholders.
• Identify acquisition risks, schedule impacts, and regulatory constraints.
• Mentor junior and mid-level acquisition specialists.
• Support program reviews, audits, and acquisition governance activities.

Skills

Acquisition leadership

FAR/DFARS expertise

Contracting guidance

Stakeholder engagement

Source selection

Risk mitigation

IC/DoD/DOJ experience (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

VTG is looking for a Senior Acquisition Specialist in Chantilly, VA that provides expert-level acquisition leadership, advising government and program leadership on acquisition strategy, compliance, and execution across complex procurements.

What will you do?

• Lead acquisition strategy development for complex or high-visibility procurements
• Advise program leadership on acquisition approaches, contract structures, and risk mitigation
• Oversee development and review of all acquisition documentation for FAR compliance
• Support or advise on source selection planning and execution
• Serve as senior liaison to contracting officers, legal counsel, and senior stakeholders
• Identify acquisition risks, schedule impacts, and regulatory constraintsMentor junior and mid-level acquisition specialists
• Support program reviews, audits, and acquisition governance activities

Do you have what it takes?

• TS/SCI with Poly Required
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• 10+ years of acquisition or procurement experience
• Deep expertise in FAR, DFARS, and federal acquisition lifecycle
• Proven experience supporting large, complex federal procurements
• Strong leadership, advisory, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting IC, DoD, or DOJ mission programs, DAWIA Level III or equivalent certification, Experience supporting multiple contract vehicles and acquisition portfolios