Acquisition Specialist

CyberMedia Technologies•Ashburn, VA

2d•$105,000 - $115,000

About The Position

CTEC is seeking an Acquisition Specialist to provide day-to-day acquisition and contracting support to CBP BEMSD program teams. The role supports acquisition documentation, procurement actions, contract administration, reporting, and coordination with government stakeholders. The position requires strong communication and attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple acquisition actions, and working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal acquisition processes. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain the required clearance; an active CBP clearance is preferred. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred. The stated pay range is $105,000–$115,000 per year, with benefits. Compensation and the employment offer are negotiable and will be finalized based on relevant experience and interview assessment. Candidates are required to complete pre-employment screening.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with government, contractor, and technical stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
At least 5 years of federal acquisition, contracting, procurement, or related program-support experience.
Working knowledge of FAR and federal acquisition processes.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple acquisition actions simultaneously.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain the required clearance.
Candidates are required to go through pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, acquisition, or a related discipline; the education section also lists Business Administration, Contract Management, Acquisition, Finance, or a related field.
DHS/CBP acquisition experience.
FAC-C, FAC-P, DAWIA, NCMA, or related certification.
Experience supporting federal IT or systems acquisition programs.
Experience with SharePoint, acquisition tracking tools, or contract management systems.
Active CBP clearance.

Responsibilities

Assist with acquisition planning, market research, requirements development, solicitations, evaluations, awards, modifications, and closeout.
Prepare and maintain acquisition documentation, trackers, briefings, correspondence, and contract files.
Support development and review of SOWs/PWSs, IGCEs, acquisition strategies, evaluation materials, and related procurement documents.
Track procurement milestones, actions, deliverables, funding status, and outstanding issues.
Assist with cost/price analysis, proposal reviews, invoice or funding documentation, and contractor performance monitoring.
Coordinate with Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, CORs, program managers, technical teams, and other stakeholders.
Conduct research and provide recommendations regarding acquisition requirements and applicable policies.
Maintain accurate records and support audit/readiness activities.