Acquisition Support Specialist

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking an experienced Acquisition Specialist to support the establishment of a large-scale infrastructure for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research & Development (R&D). The program operates under an awarded IDIQ contract with multiple task orders and separate contract mechanisms for network connectivity, data management, and experimentation support.

Requirements

• Active TS SCI w/Polygraph
• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
• Strong acquisition support experience of 5+ years (DoD/IC experience preferred)
• Excellent working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, Contract types and acquisition processes, tools
• IDIQ/task order contract management and modification processes
• Contractor performance monitoring and assessment
• SOW/PWS analysis and modification development
• CDRL management and deliverable tracking
• Contract closeout and transition planning
• COTR support and technical evaluation
• Expertise and experience with the IC acquisition cycle, acquisition documentation and budgetary processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong briefing and writing skills

Responsibilities

• Trusted Acquisition Advisor to Government and Program staff
• Support ongoing task order development, evaluation, and award for follow-on capabilities
• Monitor contractor performance against SOW/PWS requirements and aggressive delivery milestones
• Track deliverables against Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) including Project Management Plan and design reviews
• Support COTR and CLIN managers with technical evaluation of contractor submissions
• Coordinate across multiple contract mechanisms (IDIQ, network connectivity, data management, experimentation support)
• Support preparation of contract modification packages as program requirements mature
• Coordinate with financial teams on obligation tracking, expenditure monitoring, and accounting treatment across contract ceiling
• Prepare acquisition status briefs and risk assessments for leadership
• Maintain contract documentation and lessons learned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior