Acquisition Support Specialist

Sellers & Associates, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Acquisition Support Specialist, where your expertise will directly impact government projects. This role involves collaborating with clients to ensure compliance with acquisition laws while delivering high-quality outputs for decision-makers. You'll take on responsibilities such as analyzing policies, preparing key documents, and facilitating data transparency efforts. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the acquisition process while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Long/Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

25 Days of PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in acquisition support.
• Expertise in compliance with acquisition laws and policies.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition execution and portfolio oversight.
• Prepare and review key acquisition documents for decision-makers.

Skills

Acquisition Support

Program Oversight

Compliance with Acquisition Laws

Policy Analysis

Document Preparation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Who We Are

Sellers & Associates, LLC (S&A) is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that provides effective and affordable Programmatic and Engineering Support Services and Solutions to our Government and Commercial Clients. We work directly with our clients taking the time to understand their culture and requirements designing a custom solution tailored to meet their unique needs at an affordable price without sacrificing quality. Our specialties include Program/Engineering Management, Training/Training Technology, Technology/Product Development Strategy and Analysis, Project Management (Cost, Schedule, Scope & Quality), and Strategic Planning applied within our clients' unique domains and context.

Benefits

We have Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match. Long/Short Term Disability and Life Insurance. 25 days of PTO per year. Employees may choose to work or take PTO on Federal Holidays (pending contract requirements). We also offer a TRICARE Supplement Insurance Package as well as Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for areas of study relevant to employee position responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth.

Position Description

Job Title / Labor Category Title

Acquisition Support Specialist

Location

San Diego, CA 92101 US (Primary)

Security Clearance Requirements

Secret

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Acquisition Support Specialist professional to provide expert-level acquisition support and program oversight on-site in San Diego, CA. This role involves collaborating with government clients to ensure compliance with acquisition laws, policies, and regulations and delivering high-quality deliverables for Flag Officer or SES-level decision-makers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support acquisition execution, portfolio oversight, and PEO implementation guidance.


• Review, analyze, and recommend changes to acquisition statutes, policies, regulations, and guidance at various levels (OSD, ASN (RD&A), PEO, NAVWAR, Congress).


• Research and provide responses to acquisition-related policy and procedural inquiries.


• Prepare and review key acquisition documents, including Acquisition Strategies, Decision Memoranda, Program Baselines, and Plans, ensuring alignment with the Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF).


• Facilitate data transparency efforts, supporting the development of metrics and visualizations for assessing program health and risks.


• Review and provide recommendations on periodic reports such as RDAIS, DAES, and Modernized Selected Acquisition Reports.


• Respond to acquisition-related data calls and maintain an updated portfolio overview of PEO programs and projects.


• Coordinate and consolidate executive summary inputs for decision reviews and other critical meetings.


• Document, summarize, and track action items from acquisition-related meetings, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.


• Develop and maintain acquisition templates and examples in collaboration with NAVWAR 6.0's Acquisition Program Structure Guide.

Job Requirements

Required Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Years of Relevant Experience:

• 7+ years of professional experience

Minimum Security Clearance Level:

• SECRET

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

Travel %

0 - 10%

Sellers and Associates, LLC is an E-Verify company and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.