Acquisition and Contracting Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton•USA, WA, Base Lewis-McChord (Box 339500, Mailstop 1AA), WA

8d•$86,900 - $198,000

About The Position

As an Acquisition and Contracting Specialist, you will support defense acquisition and modernization by enabling the rapid procurement, evaluation, and fielding of next-generation capabilities across mission areas. You will help units gain faster access to the capabilities they need and work alongside innovation leaders to accelerate delivery of cutting-edge technologies to the warfighter.

Requirements

5+ years of experience performing pre-award and post-award contracting for complex technology, R&D, supply, or service acquisitions.
Experience conducting market research, analyzing acquisition approaches, evaluating proposals or pricing, and preparing acquisition documentation.
Experience coordinating contract actions through organizations such as GSA, AAS, or partner contracting offices.
Experience with OTA and CSO pathways or innovative acquisition mechanisms.
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and AFARS regulations.
Knowledge of contracting considerations for prototype development, integration, testing, evaluation, and rapid technology transition.
Ability to communicate effectively with government stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and senior leaders.
Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting emerging technology, R&D, prototyping, and experimentation efforts.
Experience with GSA or AAS coordination, portfolio management, or rapid acquisition environments.
Experience advising on technical data rights, software licensing, or intellectual property considerations.
Ability to prepare or coordinate Technical Direction Letters (TDLs).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical, detail-oriented, and stakeholder relationship skills.
TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-award and post-award contracting for complex technology, R&D, supply, or service acquisitions.
Conduct market research and analyze acquisition approaches.
Evaluate proposals or pricing and prepare acquisition documentation.
Coordinate contract actions through organizations such as GSA, AAS, or partner contracting offices.
Support acquisition using OTA, CSO, and other innovative mechanisms.
Apply knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and AFARS regulations.
Address contracting considerations for prototype development, integration, testing, evaluation, and rapid technology transition.
Communicate with government stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and senior leaders.