Emerging Acquisitions Specialist — DoD/JWICS PMO

BRS; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

STS Systems Defense, LLC (SSD) is seeking a Junior-Level Acquisitions Support Specialist to assist the AF JWICS PMO. This contingent role will be defined by contract requirements and customer direction, with location to be determined.

The position emphasizes post-award administration, documentation management, and coordination with government and internal teams to support day-to-day contract actions and acquisition planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and relevant experience in business, contracting, acquisition, or program support.
• Basic understanding of the federal acquisition life cycle, gained through education, training, or entry-level experience.
• Ability to follow established processes and provide administrative and documentation support in a structured, compliance-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to organize and maintain records.
• Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills with the ability to support multiple tasks and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support post-award contract administration activities, including tracking contract actions, maintaining documentation, and assisting with contract execution tasks.
• Assist with monitoring contract performance and ensuring required administrative actions are completed in accordance with established procedures.
• Coordinate with government and internal team members to support day-to-day contract administration needs.
• Maintain organized contract files and records to support audits, reviews, and reporting requirements.
• Provide back-up support for pre-award activities as needed to ensure continuity of services and satisfactory performance.
• Assist with acquisition documentation preparation, data gathering, and administrative support for acquisition planning activities.
• Support communication and coordination efforts across acquisition team members to facilitate timely contract actions.
• Perform other acquisition and contract support duties as assigned in support of program objectives.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Communication

Coordination

Follow established processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or combination of education and experience)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

STS Systems Defense, LLC (SSD) is seeking a Junior-Level Acquisitions Support Specialist to assist the AF JWICS PMO. This contingent role will be defined by contract requirements and customer direction, with location to be determined.

The position emphasizes post-award administration, documentation management, and coordination with government and internal teams to support day-to-day contract actions and acquisition planning.