Acquisition Specialist - Space Programs with Security Clearance

BOAB Ventures; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

BOAB Ventures is seeking an experienced Acquisition Specialist to support a highly specialized Intelligence Community customer with national security and space-related capabilities. The role focuses on acquisition planning, contract oversight, and program coordination across complex government initiatives in a classified environment.

You will develop SOWs, IGCEs, coordinate with CORs and program managers, monitor milestones, and prepare briefings for leadership while ensuring compliance with FAR

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Acquisition Management, Finance, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant federal acquisition, procurement, contracting, or acquisition program support experience.
• Experience supporting acquisition activities for the Intelligence Community, DoD, or other national security organizations.
• Working knowledge of the FAR and federal acquisition lifecycle processes.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation and coordinating with contracting and technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written communication, and briefing skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition planning, strategy development, and execution for IC programs.
• Develop and review SOWs, PWS, IGCEs, and procurement packages.
• Coordinate with government officers, CORs, program managers, and engineers.
• Support milestone planning, contract modifications, funding actions, and program execution.
• Conduct market research, analyze alternatives, and provide leadership recommendations.
• Assist with source selections, evaluations, and contractor performance reviews.
• Monitor deliverables, schedules, risks, and milestones to align with mission goals.
• Prepare acquisition briefings, decision-support docs, and exec-level reports.
• Ensure activities conform to FAR, agency policies, and procurement procedures.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

CI Polygraph

Acquisition management

DoD/IC experience

FAR knowledge

Contracting liaison

Written communication

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Acquisition Management/Engineering/Public Administration/Finance)

Job description

Job Description Summary BOAB Ventures is seeking an experienced Acquisition Specialist to support a highly specialized Intelligence Community customer responsible for advanced national security and space-related capabilities. The successful candidate will provide acquisition planning, contract oversight support, and program coordination across complex government acquisition initiatives. This position requires an understanding of federal acquisition processes, the ability to work closely with government program offices and contracting personnel, and experience supporting acquisition activities within classified mission environments.

What You'll Do

Support acquisition planning, strategy development, and execution for complex Intelligence Community programs.

• Develop and review acquisition documentation, procurement packages, statements of work (SOW), performance work statements (PWS), and independent government cost estimates (IGCE).
• Coordinate with government contracting officers, Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs), program managers, systems engineers, and mission stakeholders.
• Support acquisition milestone planning, contract modifications, funding actions, and program execution activities.
• Conduct market research, analyze acquisition alternatives, and provide recommendations to government leadership.
• Assist with source selections, proposal evaluations, technical assessments, and contractor performance reviews.
• Monitor contract deliverables, schedules, risks, and acquisition milestones to ensure alignment with mission objectives.
• Prepare acquisition briefings, decision-support documentation, and executive-level reports.
• Ensure acquisition activities align with applicable federal regulations, agency policies, and established procurement procedures.

Required Skills

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Acquisition Management, Finance, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant federal acquisition, procurement, contracting, or acquisition program support experience.
• Experience supporting acquisition activities for the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, or other national security organizations.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal acquisition lifecycle processes.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation and coordinating with contracting and technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written communication, and briefing skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Chantilly, VA.

Desired Skills

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting the space and intelligence mission organizations.
• Experience supporting satellite, ground systems, GEOINT, or other advanced technical acquisitions.
• DAWIA, FAC-C, FAC-COR, PMP, or related acquisition certification.
• Experience supporting government program management offices or serving in a COR-support capacity.
• Familiarity with acquisition planning, source selection, contract administration, and cost estimation.
• Experience working directly with government leadership in a classified acquisition environment.

Additional Details

Salary Range: $135,000-$145,000 annually, depending on directly relevant experience and qualifications