Mid-Level Acquisition Specialist

Jefferson Solutions Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & sick leave, holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Training Academy

Employee Service Day

Job summary

Jefferson is seeking an Acquisition Specialist to support the U.S. Interior Department, primarily remote with potential travel. Responsibilities span pre-award through contract administration, including documentation, market research, and source selection.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and six years of federal acquisition experience; familiarity with PRISM, FPDS-NG, SAM, and related systems is preferred. Applicants must reside in the United States and be eligible to work here.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Six years of federal acquisition experience.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition policies, regulations and best practices.
• Experience supporting acquisition planning, solicitation development, contract administration, or related activities.
• Ability to independently prepare, review, and maintain acquisition documentation and identify issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication with Government customers and contractors.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with limited supervision.
• Experience reviewing acquisition documentation for regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition support across pre-award, award, and contract administration activities.
• Develop and maintain SOWs, PWSs, RFIs, RFPs/RFQs, and related documents.
• Research historical procurement data and assess acquisition approaches and risks.
• Support source selection activities, including evaluation criteria and documentation.
• Perform price and cost analysis, including reasonableness and allocability determinations.
• Use federal acquisition systems (PRISM, FPDS-NG, SAM) for data entry and research.
• Support contract modifications, options, obligations, and contractor performance.
• Develop templates and support audits, regulatory updates and compliance efforts.
• Provide recommendations to address acquisition policy and process issues.

Skills

Federal acquisition knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PRISM

FPDS-NG

SAM/SAM.gov

GSA e-Library

e-File

Job description

Jefferson is seeking Acquisition Specialist to support the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Mission Support Services.

This role will be remote; however, travel may be required during the period of performance. This position requires that applicants reside in the United States and have legal authorization to work in the U.S. Applicants must maintain U.S. residency for the duration of their employment.

The annual salary range is negotiable. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

At Jefferson, we are not just building a team; we are cultivating a community of exceptional individuals driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Joining the Jefferson team means stepping into an environment that values collaboration, encourages creative thinking, and celebrates individual strengths. Here, you'll find a vibrant culture that fosters sharing and connectedness where careers are nurtured, exciting and meaningful work is encouraged, and continuous learning from the smartest people in the industry.

Our commitment to unlocking your potential goes beyond conventional career paths, offering a dynamic and supportive space where your ideas are not just heard but valued. Join us at Jefferson, where your career becomes a journey of continuous advancement, and your talents find the platform they deserve.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition support and recommendations across pre-award, award, and contract administration activities in accordance with AQD policy and established requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain acquisition documentation, including SOWs, PWSs, SOOs, IGEs, RFIs, acquisition plans, justifications, IAAs, D&Fs, MOUs, QASPs, RFPs/RFQs, and source selection materials.
• Research historical procurement, market, and industry information and assess acquisition approaches, alternatives, risks, and sourcing priorities.
• Support source selection activities, including evaluation criteria, Source Selection Plans, vendor screening, proposal evaluation, and COI/NDA documentation.
• Perform price and cost analysis of contractor proposals, including analysis of direct and indirect costs, price negotiation memoranda, and cost reasonableness, allowability, and allocability.
• Use federal acquisition and business-related systems, including PRISM, FPDS-NG, FAPIIS, SAM/SAM.gov, GSA e-Library, and e-File, for contract data entry, validation, and research.
• Support contract administration, including modifications, options, level-of-effort changes, obligations and de-obligations, deviations, contractor performance, invoicing, and contract records.
• Develop and improve acquisition templates and support compliance file reviews, operational reviews, regulatory updates, and internal and external audits.
• Provide recommendations and supporting documentation to address acquisition, policy, compliance, and process issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Six years of relevant experience supporting federal acquisition, contracting, procurement, or related activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal acquisition policies, regulations, procedures, and best practices.
• Experience supporting acquisition planning, solicitation development, contract administration, or related acquisition activities.
• Demonstrated ability to independently prepare, review, and maintain acquisition and contract documentation and identify issues requiring further review or action.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to research requirements, assess information, and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with Government customers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work products with limited supervision.
• Experience reviewing acquisition documentation for compliance with applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal acquisition systems such as PRISM, FPDS-NG, FAPIIS, SAM/SAM.gov, GSA e-Library, or e-File.
• Completion of federal acquisition training or certification coursework.
• Experience performing cost or price analysis, developing price negotiation memoranda, or supporting complex acquisition strategies.
• Experience supporting acquisition policy, compliance reviews, audits, or implementation of regulatory or policy changes.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other tools used to analyze and present acquisition data.

Benefit Overview

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid vacation & sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gym discounts through medical plan
• Tuition reimbursement and annual professional development stipend
• Access to Jefferson Training Academy (in-house learning & development programs)
• Employee Service Day