Acquisition and Contracting Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Usa, WA

About The Position

As an Acquisition and Contracting Specialist, you will work alongside innovation leaders to drive modernization by enabling the rapid procurement, evaluation, and fielding of next-generation capabilities across mission areas. The role supports faster access to capabilities for military units and accelerates the delivery of technologies to warfighters. You will perform acquisition and contracting work for complex technology, research and development, supply, and service efforts, including innovative acquisition pathways. The position requires a Secret clearance and a bachelor's degree. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Booz Allen's projected annualized compensation range for this position is $86,900 to $198,000. Salary depends on factors including location, education, skills, experience, contract affordability, and organizational requirements. The posting will close within 90 days from its posting date. Booz Allen describes its benefits as including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, dependent care, and recognition awards. Regular full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for benefit programs, subject to the stated eligibility details. The work model is not specified for this position; the posting describes general expectations for remote, hybrid, and onsite roles.

Requirements

At least 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 and contracting pathways including OTA, CSO, or other innovative mechanisms.
Support contracting considerations for prototype development, integration, testing, evaluation, and rapid technology transition.
Communicate and coordinate with government stakeholders, technical teams, vendors, and senior leaders.