Federal Acquisition Specialist | Contracts & Compliance

Kundlas-Consulting-Group-LLC; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kundlas Consulting Group LLC in the United States seeks a Mid-Level Acquisition Specialist to support federal procurement, contract administration, acquisition planning, and source-selection activities across the full acquisition lifecycle.

You will assist Contracting Officers, CORs, program offices, and technical teams from requirements development to closeout, applying FAR and DIAR rules while coordinating market research, cost analysis, and procurement documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Three to six years of experience supporting federal acquisition, procurement, contracting, contract administration, program management, or related government support functions.
• Working knowledge of federal acquisition processes, procurement planning, solicitation development, source-selection support, contract administration, and closeout procedures.
• Familiarity with the FAR, procurement integrity requirements, competition requirements, contract file documentation, and acquisition lifecycle support.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, or coordinating procurement documents such as acquisition plans, SOWs, PWSs, SOOs, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, evaluation criteria, amendments, memoranda, and supporting acquisition documentation.
• Ability to support market research, cost and price analysis, Independent Government Cost Estimates, proposal reviews, acquisition trackers, and procurement reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate with contracting officers, CORs, program offices, vendors, contractors, and evaluation teams.
• Ability to manage multiple acquisition actions, deadlines, deliverables, funding documents, contract files, and procurement milestones.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and related platforms.
• U.S. citizenship may be required depending on client or contract requirements.
• Ability to pass background checks or security clearance requirements as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate acquisition strategies and acquisition plans based on program requirements, funding, schedules, market conditions, and competition.
• Conduct comprehensive market research and document findings regarding commercial availability and industry capability.
• Review and refine Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, Statements of Objectives, specifications and requirements.
• Prepare and review RFPs, RFQs, and related procurement documentation.
• Develop or evaluate Independent Government Cost Estimates and perform cost analysis.
• Support source-selection activities, including proposal receipt and evaluation coordination.
• Provide guidance on evaluation criteria, integrity, and procedures.
• Support competitive range determinations, discussions, negotiations, and final proposals revisions.
• Assist with price negotiation objectives and Price Negotiation Memoranda.
• Monitor contractor performance, schedules, deliverables, and invoices.
• Coordinate with CORs and program offices to identify deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Review invoices and payment documentation for consistency with contract terms.
• Prepare contract modifications, funding actions, and post-award actions.
• Support the resolution of disputes, claims, and other contract-administration matters.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and procurement compliance.
• Apply FAR and agency regulations throughout the lifecycle and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Federal procurement

Contract administration

Market research

SOW/PWS/RFPs

Cost analysis

Vendor coordination

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Contract Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Kundlas Consulting Group LLC in the United States seeks a Mid-Level Acquisition Specialist to support federal procurement, contract administration, acquisition planning, and source-selection activities across the full acquisition lifecycle.

You will assist Contracting Officers, CORs, program offices, and technical teams from requirements development to closeout, applying FAR and DIAR rules while coordinating market research, cost analysis, and procurement documentation.