Acquisition Support Specialist (Acquisitions/ FITARA/ CM)

IBSS; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K plan with matching

Tuition / professional development Re-

FSA/DCA options

Job summary

IBSS seeks an Acquisition Support Specialist to manage FITARA submissions, develop IT requirements and IGCEs, and coordinate acquisitions from requirements through award. The role supports IT investments and configuration management for MACC, ensuring compliance with FAR, CFR, and NOAA processes.

The position is based on-site in Silver Spring, MD, reporting to the Program Office Chief and requiring ability to obtain NOAA High Risk public trust eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Acquisition, or a related field (equivalent experience considered)
• 3+ years of federal IT acquisition support experience, including FAR and Department of Commerce processes
• Experience developing requirements, SOWs, IGCEs, and market research for IT products and services
• Experience with FITARA, IT investment review, or CIO approval processes
• Experience with IT configuration, change, or asset management processes and documentation
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to track many packages through multi-step approval chains
• Clear written communication skills for acquisition documents and status reporting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, including spreadsheets for tracking and cost estimates
• Ability to pass NOAA High Risk background investigation
• Ability to work on-site in Silver Spring, MD

Responsibilities

• Manage FITARA submissions to ensure documents are complete and correct
• Obtain signatures from IT Security Office and Section 508 Program Manager on required docs
• Prepare blanket IT Investment Authority (ITIA) for acquisitions below $10M
• Prepare submissions for ACIO signature after IRB approval and send final docs to requestors
• Support MACC acquisitions above $3,500 in compliance with FAR, CFR, and regulations
• Develop requirements, budgets, SOWs, and IGCEs for IT acquisitions
• Research vendors, evaluate products and pricing, provide MACC recommendations
• Support IT Security Checklist and SCRM activities, including vendor risk analyses
• Route Requirements Workspaces and PRISM requisitions as required
• Coordinate with vendors on delivery and maintain contract/SLAs in systems
• Support change/configuration management processes and track IT assets
• Attend IRMAC meetings and provide status updates for reports

Skills

FAR compliance

IT acquisition support

FITARA experience

SOW/IGCE development

IT security reviews

Vendor management

Documentation tracking

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

On-site work in Silver Spring

NOAA background investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / IT / Acquisition

FAC-C or FAC-COR certification

Tools

PRISM

JCAM

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

Job Title: Acquisition Support Specialist (Acquisitions/ FITARA/ CM)

Location: Silver Spring, MD (3 days on-site)

Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust

Salary Range: $65k-$72k (based on experience)

Application Deadline: November 30, 2026

Description

The FITARA, Configuration Management, and Acquisition Support Specialist is a member of the IT Program Office within NOAA OMAO's Marine and Aviation Cyber Center (MACC). The role manages the business processes that let MACC buy, approve, and track IT for ships, aircraft, uncrewed systems, and facilities nationwide. The Specialist runs FITARA and IT investment approvals, supports acquisitions from requirements through award, and maintains configuration, change, and IT asset records. They develop SOWs and Independent Government Cost Estimates, perform supply chain risk reviews, route documents through OMAO and NOAA approval chains, and keep contract, license, and SLA information accurate. The position is on-site in Silver Spring, MD, reports to the Program Office Chief, and requires a NOAA High Risk public trust investigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, track, and review FITARA submissions to make sure all required documents are complete and correct
• Obtain OMAO IT Security Office and IT Accessibility/Section 508 Program Manager signatures on required documentation
• Prepare the blanket IT Investment Authority (ITIA) document for acquisitions below the $10M threshold
• Prepare submissions for MACC Assistant CIO (ACIO) signature after Investment Review Board (IRB) approval, and send final approval documents to requestors
• Support MACC acquisitions above $3,500 in compliance with the FAR, CFR, and Department of Commerce regulations
• Gather requirements and develop specifications, budget estimates, SOWs, and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs)
• Research vendors and suppliers, evaluate products, services, and pricing, and give MACC staff recommendations
• Support IT Security Checklist and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) activities, including vendor risk analyses, IT installation reviews, technical software evaluations, and Security Impact Assessments (SIAs)
• Develop and route Requirements Workspaces and requisitions in PRISM as required
• Coordinate with selected vendors on delivery of products and services
• Maintain current and accurate contract, license, and SLA information in OMAO's Incident Management System and MACC's internal tracker
• Support OMAO change and configuration management processes, including change requests, configuration baselines, and change board records
• Track IT assets through their lifecycle and keep inventory and property records current
• Attend and support OMAO Information Resource Management Advisory Committee (IRMAC) meetings
• Provide status on FITARA, acquisition, and configuration items for the Monthly Status Report and the MACC action tracker

Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Acquisition, or a related field (equivalent experience considered)
• 3+ years of federal IT acquisition support experience, including FAR and Department of Commerce processes
• Experience developing requirements, SOWs, IGCEs, and market research for IT products and services
• Experience with FITARA, IT investment review, or CIO approval processes
• Experience with IT configuration, change, or asset management processes and documentation
• Working knowledge of supply chain risk management (SCRM) and IT security review requirements for acquisitions
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to track many packages through multi-step approval chains
• Clear written communication skills for acquisition documents and status reporting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, including spreadsheets for tracking and cost estimates
• Ability to work on-site in Silver Spring, MD
• Ability to pass a NOAA High Risk public trust background investigation

Desired Skills

• Hands-on experience with PRISM, JCAM, or other DOC and NOAA acquisition and IT governance tools
• Federal acquisition certification such as FAC-C (Professional) or FAC-COR
• ITIL Foundation or a configuration or asset management certification
• Experience with NOAA, DOC, or other federal mission-support IT environments
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements for IT purchases
• Experience with property management systems such as PPMS
• Experience with ticketing and tracking tools such as ServiceNow, Jira, or Smartsheet
• Experience supporting a federal IT program office or PMO

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at [e-mail].

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the Talent Acquisition Department at [e-mail]