Acquisition Support Specialist

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

13h • $120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Acquisition Support Specialist to join a team supporting Intelligence Community and Department of Defense customers. The program supports research and development of next-generation national security systems in space, in the air, and on the ground. The role works closely with engineers and scientists developing future space-ground architecture and supports research and development of space-ground systems.

The selected candidate will use acquisition expertise to develop high-quality acquisition documents and enable junior COTRs and SETA staff to rapidly prepare acquisition packages for cutting-edge capabilities and prototypes. The specialist will also help junior COTRs and SETA staff address acquisition challenges throughout the acquisition process. The target salary range is $120,000–$160,000.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly.
• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 7 years of related NRO acquisition experience; alternatively, a PhD or JD and 4 or more years of experience.
• At least 5 years of NRO acquisition support experience.
• Demonstrated experience with non-FAR-based acquisition packages.
• Working knowledge of FAR, NAM, contract types, 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