Intermediate Acquisition Specialist (Remote)

GCC Technologies; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A service-disabled Veteran owned business in Ohio is seeking an experienced Acquisition Specialist to support the Department of Veteran Affairs. The role entails conducting comprehensive acquisition support services, drafting contracts, and working closely with technical experts to ensure compliance with federal regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of three years' relevant experience in acquisition processes. This position may offer hybrid work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in acquisition support services.
• Understanding of FAR and VAAR regulations.
• DAWIA or FAC II certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive research and analysis of acquisition information.
• Draft contract modifications and manage contract compliance.
• Assist Contracting Officer during all phases of acquisition.

Skills

Knowledge of Federal acquisition life cycle

Research and analysis skills

Ability to interpret Federal acquisition policy

Experience in writing requirements

Business advice and assistance

Analytical skills for cost benefit analysis

Coordination with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

GCC Technologies, founded in 1997 with headquarters in Oakland, Maryland, is a fast growing service-disabled Veteran owned Small Business and HUBZone company with an outstanding record of performance providing more effective and efficient acquisition, business process, administrative and security services to multiple federal agencies. GCC was recently ISO certified under ISO 9001:2015.

GCC Technologies is sourcing applicants for Acquisition Specialists to support their client The Department of Veteran Affairs. We are looking for Intermediate Level Acquisition specialist to provide support both onsite and possibly remotely support several different cities within Ohio: Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Kettering.

Responsibilities

• Possess a working knowledge of the Federal acquisition life cycle.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive research and analysis of technical and cost/price information.
• Ability to read and interpret Federal acquisition policy, regulations, and directives.
• Ability to review and/or write requirements, ensuring receipt of sound and sufficient procurement packages submitted by Contracting Office customers.
• Ability to provide business advice and assistance to functional area technical experts, requiring activities, and customers.
• Ability to analyze and assist in the development of IGCEs.
• Ability to work with technical experts and the CO to ensure project milestones are reflected in the contractual documents and project plan.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and execute the logistical actions required to support the mission of the organization.
• Ability to support, coordinate, and assist with the planning, preparing, developing, executing, and maintaining of current acquisition plans, strategies, and overall program office acquisition administration functions including program control.
• Ability to research and review all applicable policies, guidance, and regulations to support the customer and Contracting Officer (CO) in their decision making.
• Ability to coordinate with leadership, staff, and other stakeholders to conduct analyses and recommend or develop a course of action.
• Ability to assist in the performance of cost benefit analysis.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate pricing data and other types of pricing information to draft a price reasonableness recommendation for the CO.
• Ability to establish parameters and maintain controls to ensure contracts are executed in accordance with terms and conditions.
• Ability to assist with monitoring contract performance over the life of the contract and demonstrate the ability to solve a broad range of problems relating to proposals for change, claims, payments, and similar problems.
• Ability to prepare or draft contract modifications and associated modification documentation requirements.
• Ability to support COs and CSs on all phases of acquisition for contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements and delivery order processes.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) recent years (within the last five years) relevant experience in conducting comprehensive acquisition support services with knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), and all other applicable regulations and policies.
• DAWIA or FAC II or courses leading up to these certifications is desired.

Education

• Bachelor's degree with a major in any field; or at least twenty-Four (24) semesters hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management.

Language and Citizenship

English Language Requirement: The Contractor shall ensure all personnel performing under this contract are able to read, write, and speak English fluently. All personnel must have the ability to effectively communicate orally via telephone and MS Teams communications as well as via email communications.

U.S. Citizenship: All contractor personnel performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GCC Technologies LLC is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. GCC Technologies LLC also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. VETS encouraged to apply.