Jr. Level Acquisition Support Specialist

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

Langley AFB, Hampton, VA, USA

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM

STS Systems Defense, LLC (SSD) is a Government Consulting and Contracting firm supporting missions throughout the world. We are seeking a Junior-Level Acquisitions Support Specialist to support the Air Force Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (AF JWICS) Program Management Office (PMO). This position is contingent upon contract award. Position location is yet to be determined and will be defined based on contract requirements and customer direction.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and relevant experience in business, contracting, acquisition, or program support.
• Basic understanding of the federal acquisition or contracting 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior exposure to DoD or federal acquisition or contracting environments .
• Familiarity with contract administration or acquisition support activities , including document preparation or contract file maintenance.
• Interest in professional development within acquisition, contracting, or program support roles.

What We Offer

SSD offers a competitive benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off including sick and vacation leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, company paid life insurance, 401(k) with a company match and discretionary profit sharing and tuition reimbursement.