Acquisition Specialist
Guidehouse•Arlington, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
An Acquisition Specialist will support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) with analytical, consulting, and/or assessments of technical, business & administrative goals of a Department of War (DoW) research program. You will perform analysis requiring advanced knowledge of the DoW procurement process and methodologies.
Requirements
- An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
- Masters Degree
- SIX (6) or more years' experience with Department of War (DoW) acquisition processes.
- Experience with varied acquisition methodologies and strategies within the DoW
- Demonstrated knowledge of procurement requirements, as required within the FAR
- Experience working with contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with DARPA
- Experience leveraging and integrating AI tools to improve processes and workflow efficiency
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Ability to be flexible and readily adaptable to change
- Ability to organize, multi-task, and respond to quick turn-around requests
- Ability to analyze, summarize, and communicate the intellectual content of scientific and technological information to both technical and lay audiences quickly and effectively
- Possession of outstanding attention to detail
- Possession of clear and succinct oral, visual, and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) with analytical, consulting, and/or assessments of technical, business & administrative goals of a Department of War (DoW) research program.
- Perform analysis requiring advanced knowledge of the DoW procurement process and methodologies.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Child Care Program
- Mobility Stipend
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
