Junior Acquisition Specialist

GDR Defense; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GD Resources is seeking a Junior Acquisition Specialist to provide entry-to-mid-level support to a Federal client under general supervision, gaining hands-on experience across the acquisition lifecycle in Bethesda/Rockville, MD.

Responsibilities include applying FAR/HHSAR, developing procurement packages, monitoring performance metrics, reviewing SOWs/PWS, and supporting source selection and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Federal government acquisition and program support.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution (in lieu of a degree, 5 years of directly relevant federal acquisition experience will be accepted).
• Familiarity with FAR/HHSAR and procurement documentation.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply FAR/HHSAR under general supervision.
• Develop procurement request packages and lifecycle documentation.
• Monitor acquisition performance metrics, including PALT.
• Assist with SOWs/PWS, IGCEs, and source selection materials.
• Support contract administration tasks, including invoicing and correspondence.
• Assist with FOIA responses involving procurement-sensitive information.

Skills

Federal acquisition

FAR/HHSAR familiarity

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

PRISM

IPPS

MERLIN

Job description

Acquisition Support Services, NIH Office of Acquisition & Logistics Management (OALM)

Contingent upon award of GSA MAS RFQ 7571PS26Q00066 | Location: Bethesda / Rockville, MD (On-site; some telework may be approved) | Anticipated Start: August 18, 2026

Junior Acquisition Specialist

Description

GD Resources is hiring Junior Acquisition Specialists to provide entry-to-mid-level support to Government under the general supervision of senior acquisition staff, gaining hands-on experience across the acquisition lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support the interpretation and application of FAR/HHSAR under general supervision
• Assist with development of procurement request packages and lifecycle documentation
• Help monitor acquisition performance metrics, including PALT
• Support preparation and review of acquisition strategies, SOWs/PWS, IGCEs, and source selection materials
• Assist with source selection documentation and procurement recordkeeping
• Support contract administration tasks, including invoice review and correspondence
• Assist with FOIA responses involving procurement-sensitive information

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Federal government acquisition and program support
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution (in lieu of a degree, 5 years of directly relevant federal acquisition experience will be accepted)
• Familiarity with FAR/HHSAR
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work under general supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other Federal civilian acquisition organizations
• Familiarity with NIH procurement systems (PRISM, IPPS, MERLIN) and acquisition documentation

Location: Bethesda/Rockville, MD (on-site)

Clearance: Non-Sensitive (NACI required)