Journeyman Acquisition Specialist (Purchasing Agent)

Unity Technologies Corporation • Philadelphia, PA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

UnityTec is seeking a Journeyman Acquisition Specialist (Purchasing Agent) to independently support federal acquisition and service-contracting activities, from researching requirements and developing acquisition packages through advising customers and contracting staff. The position requires knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, analytical skills, and clear communication with internal stakeholders. This is an onsite position in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The specialist provides acquisition and purchasing support under the statement of work and applicable acquisition policies, regulations, directives, and agency procedures. The role supports Government contracting personnel with complex acquisition packages and procurement documentation, analyzes technical, cost, past-performance, and management information, and advises Government customers and contracting personnel on acquisition matters. The specialist also applies federal acquisition rules to help ensure procurement actions are complete and compliant, communicates findings and recommendations, and uses Microsoft 365 and authorized internet sources to prepare documentation, analyze data, manage records, and collaborate.

The work supports DHS component acquisition activities. Relevant federal contracting experience is required; prior DHS or Federal Protective Service (FPS) acquisition-management experience is valued. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold FAC-C (Professional) or DAWIA Level II or Level III certification, with at least three years of relevant experience.

Requirements

• FAC-C (Professional) certification or DAWIA Level II or Level III certification.
• At least three years of relevant acquisition, procurement, or acquisition-support experience.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal English.
• Ability to use Microsoft 365 tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
• Onsite work in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
• Prior Government contracting career-field experience, particularly with a DHS component.
• Contractor experience supporting DHS or FPS acquisition management.
• Service-contracting experience.
• Prior service as a warranted Contracting Officer.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, journeyman-level acquisition and purchasing support in accordance with the statement of work and applicable policies, regulations, directives, and agency procedures.
• Develop, coordinate, and refine complex acquisition packages and documentation for service acquisitions and other procurement actions.
• Research and analyze technical, cost, past-performance, and management information to identify acquisition considerations, resolve issues, and support procurement decisions.
• Advise Government customers and internal contracting personnel on acquisition matters, procurement strategies, documentation requirements, and regulatory considerations.
• Interpret and apply federal acquisition policies, regulations, and directives to help ensure procurement actions are complete, compliant, and aligned with organizational requirements.
• Communicate acquisition findings, requirements, recommendations, and status updates clearly in written and verbal English.
• Use Microsoft 365 tools to prepare acquisition documentation, analyze data, manage records, and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Conduct internet-based research and retrieve supporting documents from authorized sources.
• Support DHS component acquisition activities.

What This Job Offers

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