Ground Acquisition Specialist

Stratos Solutions • Chantilly, VA

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About The Position

Stratos Solutions is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Acquisition Support Specialist to join our team. This role is critical to supporting government contract management and acquisition efforts. The ideal candidate will play a key role in developing acquisition strategies, generating required documentation, securing senior government leadership approval, and supporting the source selection process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8 years of experience in federal acquisition support, government contracting, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and related policies.
• Proven ability to draft and manage complex acquisition documents and strategies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting senior government officials and facilitating high-level decision-making processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with government acquisition software and tools.
• Experience working on large-scale or complex acquisitions.
• Demonstrated expertise in the source selection process, including proposal evaluations and negotiations.
• PMP Certified

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive acquisition strategies tailored to meet government requirements and align with federal acquisition regulations (FAR).
• Prepare, review, and manage acquisition documentation such as Statements of Work (SOW), Fair Opportunity Notices (FON), Justifications & Approvals (J&A), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and Requests for Proposal (RFP).
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure all documentation meets legal, policy, and procedural requirements.
• Facilitate senior government leadership approval processes by preparing briefings, addressing feedback, and obtaining necessary endorsements.
• Provide source selection support, including developing evaluation criteria, organizing evaluation teams, and ensuring compliance with source selection policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with program offices, contracting officers, and legal advisors to ensure successful acquisition outcomes.
• Stay up-to-date on federal acquisition regulations and best practices to provide expert guidance and recommendations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree