Senior Acquisitions Management Specialist

System One; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

System One seeks a Senior Acquisitions Management Specialist to lead complex procurements, including construction contracts, and provide guidance to staff. The role emphasizes analytical work, regulatory knowledge, and effective communication with vendors and stakeholders.

Requirements include PMP, FAC-C, FAC-P/PM, or DAWIA equivalent, a bachelor’s degree, and at least 10 years of experience in acquisition management, with on-site duties at Washington, DC, and some hybrid days upon approval.

Qualifications

• Requires excellent analytical ability.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with vendors and Board staff.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, management, economics, mathematics, English, government, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle non-standardized and varied procurements including construction contracts.
• Provide technical guidance to section staff on complex procurement requirements.
• Plan and conduct a broad range of contract responsibilities, develop specifications, negotiate, and resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Acquisitions Management Specialist

Required Certifications: PMP, FAC-C, FAC-P/PM, or DAWIA equivalent

Office location: International square -1850 Int'l Sq Washington DC

Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2026

Anticipated End Date: 08/30/2027

FT/PT: FT

Preferred hours: 9:00-5:30pm ET ( Flexible)

Years of experience: 10 +

Education: Bachelor’s degree required

Screening: Virtual interview (45 minutes)

Number of vacancies: 1

Required presence: Onsite with some hybrid days upon approval. Flexibility with onsite hours and need to be on-site for certain meetings.

Description

Demonstrated in acquisition management, project management, acquisition governance and policy or related fields. Experience in the Federal government performing these functions is preferable.

Responsibilities include handling non-standardized and varied procurements including construction contracts. The Senior Contract Specialist handles the more complex procurement requirements and may provide technical guidance to section staff. The Senior Contract Specialist handles complex contract matters and works independently to plan and conduct a broad range of responsibilities. Work is analytical, non-standardized and widely varied. Work involves developing contract specifications for complex procurements, negotiations, resolving technical issues, the coordination of multiple end users and their requirements, and resolving contract disputes or problems.

Personnel Qualifications

• Requires excellent analytical ability.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with vendors and Board staff
• Requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, management, economics, mathematics, English, government, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent knowledge of contracting and procurement regulations, contracting laws, practices, principles, policies, standards, and regulations.
• Requires experience with government and commercial statutes, regulations, contracting principles, best practices, and solicitations.
• Shall be able to compose, read, comprehend, and interpret written materials of moderate to complex difficulty on procurement related issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively, to handle multiple tasks, and to juggle competing priorities.
• Shall possess good technical and interpersonal skills.
• Shall demonstrate good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to a strong customer service philosophy.

Required Skills

Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and PowerPoint. Soft Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Required Certifications: PMP, FAC-C, FAC-P/PM, or DAWIA equivalent

Ref: #851-Rockville-S1