Acquisition Specialist Senior

StraCon Services Group, LLC.; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

AD&D

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

StraCon Services Group is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist with deep federal contracting and DoD acquisition expertise in Maryland. You will support PMTs, analyze contract documentation, and ensure alignment of acquisition strategy with program execution.

You will analyze EVM data, cost performance, schedules, and assist with cost analyses and CDRLs. A Master’s degree is required along with strong DoD experience and security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of experience in the described duties.
• Hands-on with federal contracts and Sections B–J.
• Strong cost, schedule, and performance management experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze contract documentation with emphasis on Sections B–J (pricing, deliverables, attachments).
• Assist in acquisition planning, strategy development, and procurement documentation.
• Support CDRLs development and adjudication.
• Monitor performance, funding, and schedules; identify risks and propose solutions.
• Support PMT activities, including IPTs and program reviews.
• Track actions, maintain program data, ensure timely closure.
• Analyze Earned Value Management data, cost performance, and schedule metrics.
• Conduct cost analyses (TOC, Should Cost, CAIV, LCC) and support business cases.

Skills

Contract analysis

EVM data analysis

DoD acquisition

PMT coordination

IMS experience

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree + 2 years experience

Associate Degree + 4 years experience

Tools

AMS

CSPT

IMS

Job description

Job ID# 1767 StraCon Services Group is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist with strong expertise in federal contracting and DoD acquisition. This role supports Program Management Teams (PMTs) with a focus on contract analysis, Sections B–J of solicitations and aligning acquisition strategy with program execution.

Essential Job Duties:

• Analyze and support contract documentation with emphasis on Sections B–J (pricing, deliverables, and attachments).


• Assist in acquisition planning, strategy development, and procurement documentation.


• Support Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) development and adjudication.


• Monitor contract performance, funding, and schedules; identify risks and recommend solutions.


• Support PMT activities, including IPTs, program reviews, and status reporting.


• Track action items, maintain program databases, and ensure timely closure.


• Analyze Earned Value Management (EVM) data, cost performance, and schedule metrics.


• Conduct cost analyses (TOC, Should Cost, CAIV, LCC) and support business case evaluations.


• Maintain acquisition and planning data in CSPT, AMS, or similar tools.

Required Skills and Experience:

• over 8 years of experience performing duties described in the functional description.


• Hands-on experience with federal contracts and Sections B–J.


• Strong understanding of cost, schedule, and performance management.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience supporting NAVAIR or Navy PMTs.


• Proficiency with AMS and PMT


• Experience with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and executive briefings.


• Understanding of Sections B-J

Education Requirements:

• Master’s Degree required

Allowable Education Substitutions:

• Associate Degree plus four (4) years additional work experience, beyond the required experience outlined for the particular labor category, performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree plus two (2) years additional work experience, beyond the required experience outlined for the particular labor category, performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.

OR

• Six (6) years additional work experience, beyond the required experience outlined for the particular labor category, performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.

Security Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required.


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

About StraCon:

StraCon is dedicated to supporting our government clients and warfighters by \"Enhancing their Operational Capability\". With a proven track record, and an employee focused philosophy, we have developed a culture that believes in the talent of the individual. StraCon employees are empowered to \"Make It Happen\". Since 2008, we have provided Program Management, Training Systems Products, Financial Management, Instructional System Design, Data Management, Courseware Development, Engineering, Logistics, Foreign Military Sales Support, and a variety other technical services for the Department of Defense.

The estimated base salary range for this position is between $108,000.00 - $131,000.00. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates level of knowledge, education, experience and skill sets.

• medical


• dental


• vision


• life insurance


• accidental death and dismemberment


• short/long-term disability


• 401(k) retirement plans


• paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees

Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and may be eligible for state or contract required paid time off programs.

StraCon is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Employer