Junior Federal Acquisition Specialist - Contracts & Growth

Parra Consulting Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Parra Consulting Group (PCG) seeks a Junior Acquisition Specialist to support the U.S. DOI Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate. You will assist with preaward and award acquisition support, planning, documentation, and administration across the IBC-AQD portfolio.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain a Moderate Risk Public Trust. Proficiency in MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years directly relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Moderate Risk Public Trust determination.
• U.S. citizenship required to support this federal contract.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and review of acquisition planning documents (draft SOWs/PWSs/SOOs) and independent government estimates (IGEs).
• Support RFI/RFP development, distribution, and tracking of vendor responses.
• Assist with source selection administrative support, including proposal log-in, distribution, and evaluation documentation.
• Support contract file documentation and maintenance per FAR recordkeeping requirements.
• Track contract modifications, invoice review, and closeout documentation under senior guidance.
• Support audit-readiness activities, including file compliance checks and corrective action tracking.
• Attend and document acquisition planning and status meetings as assigned.

Skills

Familiarity with federal acquisition

FAR fundamentals

Written communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

0-2 years acquisition experience or 4 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Parra Consulting Group (PCG) seeks a Junior Acquisition Specialist to support the U.S. DOI Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate. You will assist with preaward and award acquisition support, planning, documentation, and administration across the IBC-AQD portfolio.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain a Moderate Risk Public Trust. Proficiency in MS Office is essential.