Journeyman Acquisition Specialist (Purchasing Agent)

Unity Technologies Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityTec is seeking a Journeyman Acquisition Specialist (Purchasing Agent) to independently support federal acquisition and service-contracting activities in Philadelphia, PA. You will research requirements, develop acquisition packages, and advise customers and contracting staff.

Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations and clear communication with stakeholders are essential. Onsite role with up-to-date proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools and experience supporting DHS or FPS

Qualifications

• FAC-C (Professional) -OR- DAWIA Level II or Level III certification required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant acquisition, procurement, or acquisition support.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, journeyman-level acquisition and purchasing support per the statement of work and applicable policies.
• Develop, coordinate, and refine complex acquisition packages for government contracting and service acquisitions.
• Research and analyze technical, cost, past-performance, and management information to support procurement decisions.
• Advise government customers and internal contracting staff on acquisition matters, strategies, and documentation requirements.
• Read, interpret, and apply federal acquisition policies and directives to ensure compliant procurement actions.
• Communicate acquisition findings, requirements, and status updates in clear written and verbal English.
• Use Microsoft 365 tools to prepare documentation, analyze data, manage records, and collaborate with stakeholders; perform internet research from authorized sources.
• Apply DHS/FPS experience to DHS component acquisition activities where relevant.

Skills

Federal Acquisition Regulations

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

FAC-C (Professional) -OR- DAWIA Level II or Level III

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

OneDrive

Teams

PowerPoint

OneNote

Job description

• Philadelphia, PA
• Accounting/Finance

Company Overview

UnityTec is an SBA-certified Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering high-impact professional and technical services to government agencies. With deep expertise in Industrial and Enterprise Systems Modernization, FIAR (Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness), Industrial Facility Transformation, Program and Project Management, Enterprise Support and Consulting, and Advanced Analytics, we empower organizations to modernize operations and advance mission priorities. Our disciplined approach—grounded in dedicated talent, proactive planning, rigorous quality assurance, agile methodologies, cost-effective delivery, and uncompromising ethics—positions UnityTec as a trusted partner committed to achieving measurable, enduring results for our clients.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Journeyman Acquisition Specialist (Purchasing Agent) to join our team. You will independently support federal acquisition and service-contracting activities, from researching requirements and developing acquisition packages through advising customers and contracting staff. The role requires strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, analytical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders. This is an onsite position available in Philadelphia, PA.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Federal Acquisition Support: Provide independent, journeyman-level acquisition and purchasing support in accordance with the statement of work, applicable acquisition policies, regulations, directives, and agency procedures.
• Acquisition Package Development: Develop, coordinate, and refine complex acquisition packages supporting Government contracting personnel, including documentation required for service acquisitions and other procurement actions.
• Research, Analysis, and Recommendation: Research and analyze technical, cost, past-performance, and management information to identify acquisition considerations, resolve issues, and support well-informed procurement decisions.
• Contracting Advisory Services: Advise Government customers and internal contracting personnel on assigned acquisition matters, procurement strategies, documentation requirements, and regulatory considerations
• Policy and Regulatory Interpretation: Read, interpret, and apply federal acquisition policies, regulations, and directives to ensure procurement actions are complete, compliant, and aligned with organizational requirements.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate acquisition-related findings, requirements, recommendations, and status updates effectively in clear written and verbal English.
• Data, Document, and Technology Management: Use Microsoft 365 tools- including Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, PowerPoint, and OneNote- to prepare acquisition documentation, analyze data, manage records, and collaborate with stakeholders. Conduct effective internet-based research and retrieve supporting documents from authorizedsources.
• DHS/FPS Mission Support: Apply relevant federal contracting experience to support DHS component acquisition activities, with value placed on prior DHS or Federal Protective Service (FPS) acquisition-management experience.

Required Qualifications

• FAC-C (Professional) -OR- DAWIA Level II or Level III certification
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant acquisition, procurement, or acquisition support.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
• Prior Government contracting career field experience, particularly with a DHS component, is highly desired.
• Contractor experience supporting DHS or FPS acquisition management, is highly desired.
• Service contracting experience and prior service as a warranted Contracting Officer, is highly desired.

Clearance Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

UnityTec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status