Senior R&D Acquisition Strategist (RDT&E)

Culmen International LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement 401k with 4% match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Training & Education

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Culmen International is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist (R&D) to provide critical support for NGA's Research Directorate, onsite in St. Louis, MO.

The role focuses on acquisition planning, budgeting, and financial execution of RDT&E and O&M funding, with strong emphasis on FAR/DFAR compliance and development of procurement documentation. A dynamic, cross-office collaboration environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance required.
• Minimum 15 years of related work experience.
• Familiarity with FAR and DFAR.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation (RFPs, SOWs, IGCEs, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Forecast, track, and update commitments, obligations, and expenditures for RDT&E and O&M funding.
• Assist in development of Acquisition documentation (Special Notices, RFIs, RFPs, BAAs, SOWs, SOOs, PWSs).
• Support source selection/scientific review processes for R&D.
• Provide program review support including Pod and program reviews.
• Prepare Program Build and CBJB/IPBS descriptions and update budget spreadsheets.
• Generate ad hoc financial reports for presentations and meetings.
• Coordinate and administratively manage R&D acquisition activities and related solicitations.
• Assist with Documentation for new acquisitions and follow-on contracts.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

Experience 15+ years

CI-Poly eligibility

FAR/DFAR familiarity

Education

BA/BS, MA/MS or PhD in relevant field

Job description

Culmen International is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist (R&D) to provide critical support for NGA's Research Directorate, onsite in St. Louis, MO.

The role focuses on acquisition planning, budgeting, and financial execution of RDT&E and O&M funding, with strong emphasis on FAR/DFAR compliance and development of procurement documentation. A dynamic, cross-office collaboration environment awaits.