Senior Acquisition Specialist (contingent)

BCF Solutions; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to support the Defense Health Agency. This role involves managing the acquisition lifecycle, from pre-award to post-award functions, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. You'll facilitate communication between stakeholders, analyze requirements, and provide technical advice. With a focus on medical acquisition activities, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in supporting the DoD's medical mission. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will help shape procurement strategies and enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in federal acquisition planning and execution.
• DAWIA Certified - Contracting Level II or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the Requisition Develop Process and RDP Communication Plan.
• Analyze requirements and develop Statements of Work and acquisition strategies.

Skills

Federal acquisition planning

Contract management

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

DAWIA Certified - Contracting Level II

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

LOCATION:

Falls Church, VA

SUMMARY:

The Senior Acquisition Specialist (Acquisition Support Center) will support the Defense Health Agency (DHA). The Contractor shall provide support in performing pre-award and post-award functions for acquisition lifecycle management of requirements in accordance with the FAR, the DFARS, DHA and DoD supplements, policy guidance directives and instructions. Specific tasks include but are not limited to: executing the Requisition Develop Process (RDP) and RDP Communication Plan to assist the Requiring Activity in developing complete and comprehensive Procurement Requisition (PR) packages.

DHA is responsible for the effective execution and operation of the Department of Defense (DoD) medical mission, which is to provide medical services and support to specified categories of individuals entitled to DoD medical care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Assist in executing the Requisition Develop Process (RDP) and RDP Communication Plan to help Requiring Activities develop complete Procurement Requisition (PR) packages.
• Understand and comply with the Acquisition Lifecycle Process Communication Plan.
• Facilitate communications between stakeholders, including federal services and TRICARE.
• Update workflow/metrics status within the Acquisition Lifecycle Management Tool (ALMT) and other tools, and maintain the Milestone Plan.
• Coordinate, plan, organize, and direct an IPT with input from analysts and subject-matter specialists.
• Analyze requirements, provide technical advice, develop Statements of Work (SOW)/Performance Work Statements (PWSs), develop acquisition strategies, and resolve problems.
• Review completed PR packages for completeness and readiness for transfer to the contracting office.
• Advise Requiring Activities, P-COR, and COR on contracting policies and procedures.
• Serve as a central hub for acquisition lifecycle support, including templates, FAQs, best practices, tools, and training.
• Monitor ALMT for new requirement actions, assist with risk management, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Conduct meetings and provide status reports on acquisition actions.
• Assist with preparation of pre-award and post-award documentation, including contract closeouts and disbursement of ULOs.
• Document lessons learned and process refinements, providing reports to leadership.
• Communicate proactively and respond to customer inquiries professionally.
• Review expiring contracts quarterly and notify Requiring Activities.
• Maintain procurement mailboxes and assist with website updates.
• Provide accurate data responses and metrics on internal and external spend, and support contract rationalization efforts.
• Incorporate industry intelligence into market research products.
• Support development of requirements and procurement packages in the ALMT.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field (e.g., Accounting, Economics, Business, etc.).
• DAWIA Certified - Contracting Level II or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years experience in federal acquisition planning, execution, and administration activities, with extensive knowledge of DoD-related acquisition.
• Experience in contract management and acquisition lifecycle management.
• At least 3 years experience designing and implementing operating models within DoD supporting medical acquisition activities.
• Minimum 5 years knowledge of DoD Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) requirements and training.
• Customer service skills and effective communication abilities.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and Adobe Acrobat.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CLEARANCE:

Must be eligible for a DoD Secret security clearance if required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to work at a workstation for extended periods, handle objects, and occasionally lift less than 15 pounds.

Note: Position contingent upon award and funding.

BCF Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify Program. We welcome minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug-free workplace.