Sr. Acquisition Support Specialist

OST, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is seeking a Sr. Acquisition Support Specialist to assist PM Synthetic Environment with acquisition and contracting activities in support of synthetic environment capabilities.

The role includes developing and reviewing SOWs, PWSs, IGCEs, conducting market research, coordinating packages, tracking actions and deliverables, and supporting program reviews. Active Secret Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Acquisition Management, Contracting, Program Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting acquisition or contracting activities within a DoD or Federal environment.
• Experience with: SOWs, PWSs, IGCEs; market research; acquisition planning; contract action tracking; deliverable management; coordination with contracting offices and technical teams; acquisition reporting.
• Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Support development and review of acquisition documentation (SOWs, PWSs, IGCEs).
• Coordinate acquisition packages and respond to contracting office inquiries.
• Track contract actions, modifications, and deliverables; support program reviews.
• Collaborate with program managers, systems engineers, logisticians, and contracting personnel to ensure acquisition efforts support PM Synthetic Environment requirements.

Skills

Acquisition management

Contracting

Program management

Project coordination

DoD procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/Acquisition Management/Contracting or related field

Active Secret Clearance

Job description

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services. OST is one of an elite set of companies worldwide to be externally appraised CMMI Level 5.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

Sr. Acquisition Support Specialist

Description of Specific duties in a typical workday for this position:

The Sr. Acquisition Support Specialist provides acquisition and contracting support to PM Synthetic Environment, assisting Government personnel in planning, developing, executing, and managing acquisition actions in support of synthetic environment capabilities. The individual supports acquisition lifecycle activities to ensure procurements are compliant, well-documented, and aligned with program objectives, cost, schedule, and performance requirements.

Responsibilities include supporting development and review of acquisition documentation such as Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), market research documentation, acquisition strategies, and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs). The Acquisition Support Specialist assists with coordination of acquisition packages, responses to contracting office inquiries, and tracking of contract actions, modifications, and deliverables.

Additional duties include supporting technical and management proposal evaluations in accordance with established evaluation criteria; assisting with funding documentation and acquisition planning milestones; tracking contract performance and deliverable status; and supporting program reviews and acquisition-related briefings. The role collaborates closely with program managers, systems engineers, test engineers, logisticians, and contracting personnel to ensure acquisition efforts effectively support PM Synthetic Environment requirements.

The Sr. Acquisition Support Specialist provides administrative and analytical support to acquisition decision-making and ensures acquisition processes are executed efficiently and in compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Acquisition Management, Contracting, Program Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting acquisition or contracting activities within a DoD or Federal environment
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Development and review of acquisition documentation (SOWs, PWSs, IGCEs)
  • Market research and acquisition planning support
  • Contract action tracking and deliverable management
  • Coordination with contracting offices and technical teams
  • Acquisition reporting and documentation
• Active Secret Clearance

This is a full-time position paying a base salary and full benefits and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance.

OST is an equal- opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran , or any other category protected by applicable federal , state, or local law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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