Agile Acquisition Support, Secret Clearance

Blue Sky Innovators; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Sky Innovators in Arlington, VA, is seeking an experienced professional for Agile Acquisition Support. The role demands expertise in federal acquisition processes, particularly for Information Technology. You will provide crucial support to DARPA program offices, ensuring compliance with government standards while managing multiple contracts. The ideal candidate needs at least 10 years of experience in federal procurement, including knowledge of FAR and IT acquisitions. An active Secret clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in federal acquisition.
• Working knowledge of the FAR and applicable supplements.
• Hands-on experience awarding and administering multiple contract types.

Responsibilities

• Support market research and acquisition planning for IT requirements.
• Independently develop RFIs, RFPs, and acquisition documentation.
• Advise on contract strategy and resolve acquisition issues.

Skills

Federal acquisition and contract administration

IT acquisitions and scaled agile services

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

RFI/RFP development and support

Source selections and cost analysis

Contract types including FFP and T&M

Performance monitoring and contract closeout

Department of Defense experience

Job description

Agile Acquisition Support, Secret Clearance

Arlington, VA

Role Overview

This role provides Agile Acquisition and IT procurement support to DARPA program offices, cybersecurity leadership, and IT stakeholders. Acting as a trusted acquisition subject matter expert, the position supports complex, high-visibility technology and cybersecurity efforts by helping government teams plan, solicit, award, and administer IT contracts in fast-paced research and development environments.

The position works independently with government program managers, contracting personnel, and technical teams to ensure acquisition strategies are sound, compliant, and aligned with mission needs. The role supports multiple programs and portfolios and plays an integral part in enabling innovation while managing acquisition risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Support market research, acquisition planning, and solicitation strategy development for complex IT and cybersecurity requirements.
• Independently develop and support RFIs, RFPs, acquisition plans, and supporting documentation, coordinating closely with government IT PMOs.
• Conduct technical and cost/price evaluations and assist in source selections for IT and agile services procurements.
• Advise on contract structure, contract type, FAR clauses, and special requirements to ensure acquisition strategies meet government objectives.
• Support contract negotiations, modifications, and contract execution activities, resolving routine and non-routine acquisition issues as they arise.
• Administer multiple concurrent contracts, including monitoring contractor performance in collaboration with Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs).
• Assist with contractor performance evaluations and award-fee determination processes.
• Provide acquisition expertise on major IT programs, ensuring successful bid processes, timely awards, and effective contract administration.
• Support government stakeholders by translating technical requirements into executable and compliant acquisition approaches.

Required Qualifications

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in federal acquisition and contract administration.
• Experience supporting Information Technology (IT) acquisitions, including scaled agile services.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicable supplements.
• Experience developing and supporting RFIs, RFPs, and acquisition documentation.
• Experience supporting source selections, cost or price analysis, negotiations, and related contract documentation.
• Hands-on experience awarding and administering multiple contract types, including: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), Cost-Reimbursement (including LOE / CPFF), Incentive-based contracts, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
• Experience administering complex contracts, including performance monitoring, modifications, and contract closeout activities.
• Department of Defense experience preferred.
• Active Secret clearance required.

Desired Attributes

• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple stakeholders across technical and acquisition teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in government environments
• Sound judgment when balancing innovation, speed, and acquisition compliance
• Collaborative approach when supporting high-visibility, mission-critical programs

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