Acquisition Specialist

Na Ali'i Consulting & Sales, LLC.•Arlington, VA

5h•$120,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a mid-level Acquisition Specialist to provide professional services to the OUSW(R&E) Business Operations Directorate. The role supports acquisition program execution, data analytics, and the application of best practices and innovative strategies to improve acquisition activities. Candidates should understand the government acquisition process and OSW structures, programs, and initiatives, be familiar with military customs and courtesies, and have strong oral and written communication skills. The position is onsite at the Mark Center five days per week and requires an active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. The projected annual compensation range is $120,000 to $135,000. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Management, or Finance and at least seven years of relevant acquisition experience; four years of specialized experience may substitute for the education requirement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business Management, or Finance; four years of specialized experience may substitute for the education requirement.
At least seven years of relevant professional experience in acquisition.
Demonstrated experience with DoW.
Professional DAWIA Contracting Certification or Advanced DAWIA Financial Management Certification; Professional Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) is an acceptable alternative.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and agency supplements as required.
Active Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.

Responsibilities

Advise and assist the OUSW(R&E) Business Operations Directorate with acquisition planning.
Support development of acquisition planning and project management documentation across mission analysis, requirements generation, design, development, production, and deployment phases.
Plan, prepare, track, and maintain acquisition lifecycle documentation.
Provide executive-level management and oversight of the OUSW(R&E) contracts and agreements portfolio.
Support data analytics, collection, and metrics development throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
Identify innovative procurement strategies and use quantitative analytics and visualizations to provide insight into the contracts portfolio.
Prepare and analyze acquisition reports and briefs, responses to queries, justifications, and background papers on relevant technical areas.
Establish working relationships with stakeholders to support effective project planning and execution.
Advise agency directors and senior staff on strategies for achieving transformation-level organizational objectives.
Assist with developing and maintaining management tools, templates, training, program governance, and reporting.
Coordinate with applicable OUSW(R&E) requirement stakeholders to maintain accurate forecasts and accountability for upcoming requirements.
Prepare documents and briefings for review and use by DoD senior leadership.