INTECON-posted 12 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Washington, DC
101-250 employees

INTECON, LLC is seeking a highly motivated Acquisition Specialist III to support the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of Acquisition Management (OAQ). This role provides full lifecycle (“cradle-to-grave”) federal contracting support and plays a critical role in acquisition planning, solicitation development, proposal evaluation, award actions, and post-award contract administration. The selected specialist will support ICE’s mission by ensuring procurement actions are accurate, compliant, timely, and aligned with federal acquisition regulations.

  • Using Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) to create, manage, and maintain acquisition documents and communications.
  • Practicing proper operational security (OPSEC) and reporting any concerns related to sensitive information.
  • Interpreting and applying procurement regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency-specific acquisition rules.
  • Using government contract-writing software such as PRISM to prepare acquisition documents.
  • Using government databases such as FPDS and SAM.gov to research vendors, validate data, and prepare procurement actions.
  • Supporting contracting actions involving FAR Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, and 16, including Federal Supply Schedules, Blanket Purchase Agreements, Indefinite Delivery Vehicles, and multi-agency contracts.
  • Preparing, briefing, routing, and obtaining Government approvals for acquisition documents such as acquisition plans, solicitations, awards, justifications, and synopses.
  • Reviewing spreadsheets and documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
  • Analyzing proposed cost elements to help develop cost and profit pre-negotiation positions.
  • Preparing documentation required for competitive range determinations, price negotiations, protests, and source selection activities.
  • Handling procurement-sensitive, law-enforcement-sensitive, or other protected information in accordance with federal requirements.
  • Administering or assisting in the award of service contracts, including contracts for IT hardware, software, and law-enforcement-sensitive requirements.
  • Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, completing a full 4-year course of study. Acceptable fields of study include (but are not limited to): Business, Finance, Accounting, Contracting, Economics, Public Administration, Management, or related field.
  • Experience in lieu of a degree: Seven (7) years of experience in the federal Government contracting environment, and at least 24 college credit hours in business-related coursework (e.g., accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, management, marketing, quantitative methods).
  • Minimum five (5) years of contracting experience supporting a Federal Government agency.
  • Experience providing cradle-to-grave Contract Specialist support, including pre-award, award, and post-award functions.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
  • Ability to maintain OPSEC standards and handle procurement-sensitive or law-enforcement-sensitive information.
  • Ability to interpret and apply the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency-specific procurement policies.
  • Experience using contract-writing systems such as PRISM.
  • Experience using federal acquisition systems and databases such as FPDS and SAM.gov.
  • Hands-on experience with contracting methods under FAR Parts 8, 12, 13, 15, and 16.
  • Experience with federal-wide and DHS enterprise contract vehicles (e.g., GSA MAS, OASIS+, strategic sourcing solutions).
  • Experience preparing acquisition documents such as acquisition plans, solicitations, awards, JOFOCs, synopses, modifications, and related files.
  • Experience composing documentation for competitive range, negotiation positions, protest responses, and source selections.
  • Experience analyzing proposed costs and developing pre-negotiation positions.
  • Ability to review spreadsheets and documents for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to acquisition requirements.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong analytical and organizational abilities.
  • Experience administering or awarding contracts involving IT hardware/software or law-enforcement-sensitive requirements (preferred).
  • FAC-C (any level) or DAWIA Contracting Certification (legacy or Professional)
  • CON 090, CON 170, CON 270, CON 280, CON 290 (or equivalent)
  • NCMA Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)
  • NCMA Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)
  • PRISM/Acquisition Systems Training
  • Price/Cost Analysis training
  • FAR interpretation and application
  • Contract-writing systems (PRISM)
  • FPDS and SAM.gov research
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Drafting acquisition documents and supporting materials
  • Price analysis and cost evaluation
  • Source selection documentation
  • Pre-award, award, and post-award contracting workflows
  • Comprehensive Group Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision) coverage.
  • Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Plans Available.
  • Company-paid Training and Development Programs.
  • Generous Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Sick Leave.
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match.
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
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