Senior Space Programs Acquisition Specialist

BOAB Ventures; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

BOAB Ventures is seeking an experienced Acquisition Specialist to support a highly specialized Intelligence Community customer with national security and space-related capabilities. The role focuses on acquisition planning, contract oversight, and program coordination across complex government initiatives in a classified environment.

You will develop SOWs, IGCEs, coordinate with CORs and program managers, monitor milestones, and prepare briefings for leadership while ensuring compliance with FAR

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Acquisition Management, Finance, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant federal acquisition, procurement, contracting, or acquisition program support experience.
• Experience supporting acquisition activities for the Intelligence Community, DoD, or other national security organizations.
• Working knowledge of the FAR and federal acquisition lifecycle processes.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation and coordinating with contracting and technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written communication, and briefing skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition planning, strategy development, and execution for IC programs.
• Develop and review SOWs, PWS, IGCEs, and procurement packages.
• Coordinate with government officers, CORs, program managers, and engineers.
• Support milestone planning, contract modifications, funding actions, and program execution.
• Conduct market research, analyze alternatives, and provide leadership recommendations.
• Assist with source selections, evaluations, and contractor performance reviews.
• Monitor deliverables, schedules, risks, and milestones to align with mission goals.
• Prepare acquisition briefings, decision-support docs, and exec-level reports.
• Ensure activities conform to FAR, agency policies, and procurement procedures.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

CI Polygraph

Acquisition management

DoD/IC experience

FAR knowledge

Contracting liaison

Written communication

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Acquisition Management/Engineering/Public Administration/Finance)

Job description

BOAB Ventures is seeking an experienced Acquisition Specialist to support a highly specialized Intelligence Community customer with national security and space-related capabilities. The role focuses on acquisition planning, contract oversight, and program coordination across complex government initiatives in a classified environment.

You will develop SOWs, IGCEs, coordinate with CORs and program managers, monitor milestones, and prepare briefings for leadership while ensuring compliance with FAR