Strategic Acquisition Specialist IC/DoD Programs

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Chantilly, VA seeks an Acquisition Specialist to support the NRO program, assisting the Program Office and Groups in administering contracts across the end-to-end lifecycle, ensuring compliance with federal acquisitions.

Role requires TS/SCI with CI Poly, experience with IC procurement, and the ability to translate objectives into contractual language while coordinating with SETAs, COTRs, and contracting staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 5+ years of experience; Master's degree plus 3+ years; PhD with 0 years related experience (relevant experience may substitute for degree).
• Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
• 7+ years of experience supporting federal acquisition, contracting, or Intelligence Community programs.
• Expertise in IC acquisition processes, requirements management, budget formulation/execution, and acquisition documentation.
• Knowledge of IDIQ, BAA, OTA, and rapid acquisition methodologies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with NRO, DoD, or IC space, intelligence, and national security acquisition programs.
• Experience with AI/SI is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Working with Group staff (COTRs, GPOCs, SETAs, etc.) and Contracts staff (Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, etc.) to develop acquisition strategies, required artifacts, and supporting documentation.
• Supporting new prototype acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, award and execution for IDIQ contracts, TOs, BAAs, CRADAs, IAs, OTAs and Commercial purchases.
• Drafting common acquisition artifacts such as Market Research Reports, SOW, ASC briefings, J&As, CD RLs, In Scope Determinations, proposal evaluation criteria.
• Providing acquisition advisory services during technical and cost evaluations of proposals.
• Working with technical staff documenting technical and programmatic requirements.
• Supporting all aspects of contract competition including pre-award activities, source selections, and post award.
• Providing acquisition support to the COTRs and the Program office.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

SAIC in Chantilly, VA seeks an Acquisition Specialist to support the NRO program, assisting the Program Office and Groups in administering contracts across the end-to-end lifecycle, ensuring compliance with federal acquisitions.

Role requires TS/SCI with CI Poly, experience with IC procurement, and the ability to translate objectives into contractual language while coordinating with SETAs, COTRs, and contracting staff.