Senior Associate - Senior Acquisition Support Specialist

Blake Willson Group; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Blake Willson Group is seeking a Senior Acquisition Support Specialist to lead and support federal procurements across the full lifecycle from planning to award and post‑award activities.

You will advise Contracting Officers and program managers, develop acquisition strategies, and ensure compliance with FAR and agency requirements while mentoring junior staff and driving process improvements. This remote role offers a strong total rewards package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Contract Management, or a related field.
• 6 years of experience supporting federal acquisitions, preferably in roles like Federal Contract Specialist or Acquisition Specialist.
• 3 years of experience independently managing complex federal procurements and developing acquisition strategies.
• 3 years of experience leading acquisition workstreams and advising government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex federal procurements and advise Contracting Officers and senior stakeholders on strategies and risks.
• Develop and review acquisition plans, market research, requirements documents, IGCEs, source selection plans.
• Develop strategies for competitive and noncompetitive acquisitions, IDIQs, BPAs, GWACs, and task orders.
• Interpret and apply the FAR and agency policies and applicable statutory requirements.
• Lead solicitation development, source selections, evaluations, price analyses, negotiations, and awards.
• Support contract awards, modifications, option exercises, and post‑award activities.
• Review procurement actions for compliance, defensibility, and audit readiness; identify risks.
• Lead acquisition workstreams, brief leadership, coordinate with stakeholders, mentor staff.

Skills

Federal acquisitions experience

Independent management

Lead acquisition workstreams

Stakeholder advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Contract Management, or a related field

Tools

PRISM

Momentum

ConWrite

Procurement Desktop-Defense

FPDS

SAM.gov

Job description

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship for the Welfare, Defense, and Security of Our Nation

Blake Willson Group (BWG) unites deep domain experts with technologists who leverage industry-leading financial management solutions to address the most critical mission objectives. Headquartered in the National Capital Region, the firm delivers measurable outcomes through technology-forward strategies and advanced solutions that drive mission success.

Blake Willson Group has a distinguished track record of exceptional performance, achieving operational efficiencies that allow our clients to do more with less. BWG has earned the confidence of its clients by consistently exceeding expectations through its unwavering commitment to best value solutions, implemented with speed.

Job Location:

This role is 100% remote.

Clearance:

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Job Description:

Blake Willson Group is seeking a Senior Acquisition Support Specialist to lead and support complex federal procurements throughout the full acquisition lifecycle. In this role, you will advise Contracting Officers, program managers, government leadership, and other stakeholders; develop comprehensive acquisition strategies and documentation; ensure compliance with applicable federal acquisition requirements; and lead acquisition workstreams to deliver effective procurement outcomes. In this position, you will:

• Lead complex federal procurements and advise Contracting Officers, program managers, and senior stakeholders on acquisition strategies, risks, and alternatives.
• Develop and review acquisition plans, market research reports, requirements documents, IGCEs, source selection plans, and approval documentation.
• Develop strategies for competitive and noncompetitive acquisitions, IDIQs, BPAs, GSA Schedules, GWACs, task orders, and other contract vehicles.
• Interpret and apply the FAR, agency supplements, procurement policies, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Lead solicitation development, source selections, proposal evaluations, price and cost analyses, negotiations, and award documentation.
• Support contract awards, modifications, option exercises, claims-related research, performance issues, and other post-award activities.
• Review procurement actions for compliance, defensibility, and audit readiness while identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Lead acquisition workstreams, brief government leadership, coordinate with stakeholders, mentor staff, and develop acquisition process improvements.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Contract Management, or a related field.
• 6years of experience supporting federal acquisitions, preferably as a Federal Contract Specialist, Acquisition Specialist, Procurement Analyst, Contracting Officer support professional, or in a similar role.
• 3 years of experience independently managing complex federal procurements and developing acquisition strategies and packages.
• 3 years of experience leading acquisition workstreams, advising government stakeholders, or providing technical direction to junior acquisition staff.

Desired Skills:

• Prior experience as a Federal Contracting Officer, Senior Contract Specialist, or in a similar role.
• FAC-C Professional, legacy FAC-C Level II or III, DAWIA Contracting certification, or equivalent acquisition credentials.
• Prior federal Contracting Officer warrant.
• Experience supporting large, complex, or high-dollar procurements, including competitive negotiated acquisitions and source selections.
• Experience with GSA Schedules, GWACs, IDIQ contracts, BPAs, task or delivery orders, and cost and price analyses.
• Experience developing procurement policies, acquisition process improvements, or internal controls.
• Experience using federal acquisition systems such as PRISM, Momentum, ConWrite, Procurement Desktop-Defense, FPDS, SAM.gov, or similar systems.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $130,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training & certification benefits, health & wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work anticipated for this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Blake Willson Group reserves the right to modify, assign, or add job-related responsibilities as business needs require. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals to perform essential job functions.

Blake Willson Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and harassment-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Blake Willson Group prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Blake Willson Group complies with federal equal employment opportunity requirements. The “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal” poster is available to applicants and employees. View the official poster here: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 202-381-0603, Ext. 3.

Blake Willson Group participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to verify authorization to work in the United States.