Acquisition Support Specialist

Omniscius Consulting • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Acquisition Support Specialist provides acquisition and management support to ensure successful execution of acquisition strategies and procurement activities. The role supports program operational needs throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition planning, source selection, contract negotiation and execution, and post-award contract management. The specialist prepares and reviews procurement documentation, conducts market surveys and cost and price analyses, evaluates proposals, and advises stakeholders on program management, contracting, and acquisition implementation.

Requirements

• Experience providing contract execution, cost estimation, and source selection support for large federal customers, including the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and Department of Interior.
• Extensive experience in proposal evaluation, cost and price analysis, and recommendations for contract awards.
• A proven track record negotiating complex commercial and defense procurement contracts.
• Ability to collaborate across divisions and work with contracting officers, engineers, finance, and legal departments.
• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and acquisition support to branch managers and other key stakeholders.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and managing branch workload and program activities.
• Participate in meetings to resolve contractual and programmatic issues.
• Support market surveys for new procurement initiatives.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing Acquisition Plans, Statements of Work, Screening Information Requests (SIRs), and other acquisition documents.
• Develop AMS-compliant documentation to support timely achievement of acquisition milestones.
• Provide strategic advice and support in program management, contracting, acquisition planning, and implementation.
• Contribute to SIR development, evaluation plan preparation, and proposal evaluations.
• Assist with source evaluation processes and support strategy development, requirements analysis, and contract implementation.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing task orders, contract modifications, technical requirements, and pricing documents.
• Review contractor proposals, develop discussion questions, provide technical assessments, and prepare award recommendations.
• Support development of negotiating positions and counteroffers.
• Assist in preparing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and Business Case Analyses (BCAs).
• Review industry feedback and prepare responses to inquiries from prospective offerors.
• Participate in source selection activities, including review of management, technical, and cost proposals.
• Conduct cost and price analyses to determine the fairness and reasonableness of contract proposals.
• Support post-award contract management, including digitization, problem resolution, and development of alternatives.
• Assist with debriefing unsuccessful offerors and support other post-award activities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed