Senior Acquisition Specialist

ProKatchers LLC; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ProKatchers LLC in Hyattsville, MD, is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist for a permanent full-time onsite role. You will own the acquisition lifecycle from planning through contract award and draft critical procurement documents.

Responsibilities include creating SOWs, PWS, J&A packages, and Market Research; developing IGCEs/LCCEs; advising on strategies, budgets, and compliance with FAR/DFARS. Direct ownership is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Author SOWs, PWS, J&A for sole-source acquisitions.
• Develop IGCEs and LCCEs and manage program budgets.
• Advise on acquisition strategies and ensure FAR/DFARS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Draft and coordinate acquisition documentation from planning to award.
• Monitor IMS, cost, schedule, performance, and risk for programs.
• Oversee vendor deliverables and obligations tracking.
• Ensure compliance with federal contracting laws and regulations.

Skills

Sole Source J&A

SOW

PWS

FAR/DFARS

Job description

Job Title: Senior Acquisition Specialist

Location: Hyattsville, MD (onsite)

Duration: Permanent (Full-time)

Job Description:

• We are seeking a self-motivated Senior Acquisition Specialist to independently drive federal procurement actions from initial planning through contract award.
• This role requires direct ownership of the acquisition lifecycle. Candidates must have hands‑on experience authoring critical procurement documentation. Experience limited to assisting or coordinating will not qualify.

Key Responsibilities

• Documentation & Authoring: Independently draft Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Market Research Reports, and Justification & Approval (J&A) packages for sole‑source acquisitions.
• Cost & Budget Management: Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and Life‑Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs); manage program budgets, track obligations, and monitor vendor billing.
• Strategy & Compliance: Advise on acquisition strategies, utilize strategic sourcing vehicles, and ensure full compliance with federal contracting laws and regulations.
• Program Execution: Monitor vendor deliverables, manage Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and track cost, schedule, performance, and risk metrics.

Top Skills:

• Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A)
• Statements of Work (SOW)
• Performance Work Statements (PWS)
• Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)