Acquisition Support Specialist

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Acquisition Support Specialist to support Intelligence Community and Department of Defense customers working on research and development of future national security systems and space-ground architecture. The role works closely with engineers and scientists developing future space-ground systems and prototypes. The specialist applies acquisition expertise to produce high-quality acquisition documents, help junior COTRs and SETA staff prepare acquisition packages, and address acquisition challenges throughout the process.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and at least 7 years of related experience; the posting also lists a PhD or JD with at least 4 years of experience.
• Related NRO acquisition experience.
• At least 5 years of NRO acquisition support experience.
• Demonstrated experience with non-FAR-based acquisition packages.
• Working knowledge of the FAR, NAM, contract types, and acquisition processes and tools.
• Experience in research and development acquisitions, including technology development planning.
• Experience in acquisition planning and execution.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and on cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong briefing skills.
• Mentoring and coaching skills to develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Generate pre-acquisition, acquisition, and governance artifacts, and guide program acquisitions through the agency governance process.
• Draft acquisition documents that can be tailored to program-specific acquisition requirements.
• Support review, editing, and finalization of acquisition documents, including sole-source justifications, CDRLs, ECPs, In Scope Determinations, and Statements of Work.
• Draft contractual documents for government contracting officer review and signature.
• Mentor SETA staff on acquisition best practices to enhance acquisition skills across XSPO.
• Provide acquisition guidelines and methodologies for government and SETA teams conducting technical and cost evaluations of proposals.

What This Job Offers

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