Acquisition Liaison (C) - FTA

Nemean Solutions•Washington, DC

About The Position

Nemean Solutions is seeking an Acquisition Liaison to support the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The position connects program and acquisition offices and helps develop complete purchase request packages while supporting acquisitions from requirements development through administration and closeout. The role operates under Government COR oversight and Nemean program management and is posted for a potential government contract opportunity. The Acquisition Liaison supports acquisition planning and package preparation, market research, cost estimates and analyses, contract administration, reporting, and closeout. The role uses the FAA Enterprise Service Center (ESC) version of PRISM used by FTA, or a replacement system, to support contract actions and purchase request packages. Invoice acceptance or rejection and settlement of vendor payments are outside the role’s authority.

Requirements

BA or BS degree, or a higher degree, with at least five years of relevant experience.
Hands-on experience using the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to support procurements.
Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) Level II.
Mid-level federal acquisition knowledge and practical experience assessing requirements and supporting the full acquisition lifecycle.
Experience supporting acquisitions under GSAR Subpart 538.71 for Federal Supply Schedules, FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 37, and 43, and Section 4.804.
Knowledge of FFP, cost-reimbursable, LH, and T&M contracts and experience with IDIQs, BPAs, and task, call, and purchase orders.
Knowledge and hands-on experience with GSA MRAS and other market research tools used in acquisition planning.
Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical skills, customer service, teamwork, and ability to analyze assignments independently and resolve complex issues.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams, and Google Workspace (Calendar, Sheets, Chat, Gmail, Docs, Slides, Drive, and Meet).
Ability to sign a nondisclosure certificate before starting work and comply with applicable confidentiality, security, and conflict-of-interest requirements.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience.
Experience using SharePoint.
Hands-on experience with PRISM or comparable federal contract writing systems.

Responsibilities

Coordinate acquisition support across FTA program, technical, and acquisition offices under Government COR oversight and Nemean program management.
Help program personnel prepare purchase requests and supporting documentation, and review acquisition packages for completeness before submission to the Acquisition Office.
Assist with acquisition plans, SOWs, SOOs, PWSs, functional requirements, specifications, and source selection evaluation criteria.
Prepare or support market research reports, determinations and findings, exceptions to fair opportunity, and justifications and approvals for Government review.
Use GSA Market Research as a Service (MRAS) and other research tools to assess market capabilities and trends and support acquisition planning.
Assist with independent Government cost estimates (IGCEs), supporting market research, business case models, and cost and price analyses.
Support administration of IDIQs, BPAs, task and delivery orders, call and purchase orders, and IAAs using appropriate FFP, cost-reimbursable, LH, and T&M structures.
Review existing contracts for compliance support, track funding levels, coordinate milestones with technical and contracting staff, and assist with modifications and recurring administration actions.
Support preparation of contract actions and purchase request packages in the FAA Enterprise Service Center (ESC) version of PRISM used by FTA, or a replacement system.
Prepare closeout actions for referral to FTA closeout teams.
Attend coordination meetings, record meeting notes, maintain current electronic action trackers, and support reporting requirements and monthly status updates.