Acquisition Specialist III

Vosper Thornycroft Group; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to provide expert-level leadership across complex federal procurements. You will advise program leadership on acquisition strategy, ensure FAR/DFARS compliance, and oversee critical documentation throughout the lifecycle.

Lead with senior liaison duties to contracting officers and counsel, mentor junior staff, and support governance activities while identifying risks and ensuring schedules align with mission priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
• 10+ years of acquisition or procurement experience
• Deep expertise in FAR/DFARS and federal lifecycle
• Proven experience supporting large, complex federal procurements
• Strong leadership, advisory and stakeholder engagement skills
• Preferred: IC/DoD/ DOJ mission program experience; DAWIA III or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead acquisition strategy development for complex or high-visibility procurements
• Advise program leadership on acquisition approaches, contract structures and risk
• Oversee development and review of acquisition documentation for FAR compliance
• Support source selection planning and execution
• Serve as senior liaison to contracting officers, legal counsel and 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

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Acquisition lifecycle

Leadership

Contracting liaison

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Acquisition governance

DoD/IC experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

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 constraints

• Mentor 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