Acquisition Support Specialist

SAIC • Chantilly, VA

1d • $120,001 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking an Acquisition Support Specialist to support a program conducting research and development of next-generation national security systems and future space-ground architecture. The role works closely with engineers and scientists and uses acquisition expertise to develop high-quality acquisition documents, help junior COTRs and SETA staff prepare acquisition packages, and address acquisition challenges throughout the process. The position is on-site in Chantilly, Virginia, requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly, and involves travel approximately 10% of the time. The target salary range is $120,001–$160,000.

Requirements

• 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 qualifications section specifies NRO acquisition experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly.
• 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 with 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 and 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 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 strengthen 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: Senior