Jr. Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
This position is contingent upon contract award. Evans is seeking a Jr. Acquisition Specialist to join one of their growing contracts supporting the U.S. Navy. We are seeking someone with expertise in document preparation, data entry, meeting coordination, file management, and maintenance of topic tracking databases. This role is performed under senior oversight in accordance with established acquisition, SBIR, and Department of Defense (DoD) procedures. Evans Consulting is a growing management consulting firm, primarily in the federal contracting space, with over 25 years of experience. They employ a dynamic team, delivering human-centered change that works. Their success comes from developing humble, trusted-advisor relationships with diverse clients and by delivering innovative services and solutions. Evans celebrates its values of delighting clients, exhibiting leadership, fostering commitment, and ensuring corporate health every day. To work at Evans is to join a community of ambitious, intelligent, humble, thoughtful, and supportive professionals who care about each other and the work they do. Evans creates a unique employee experience by leveraging their collaborative and people-focused nature to innovate and create out-of-the-box and forward-thinking solutions.
Requirements
- Active DoD Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).
- 3 years of experience.
- Experience supporting government acquisition related tasks.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
- Proficiency in standard office tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint).
- Basic data management and tracking skills.
- Ability to work effectively under supervision and follow established procedures.
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Acquisition
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support for SBIR program operations under the guidance of senior acquisition staff.
- Assist with routine acquisition-related tasks while ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, and timelines.
- Support day-to-day coordination activities related to SBIR topics, solicitations, and program milestones.
- Prepare, format, and review SBIR-related documents, correspondence, briefings, and reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Perform accurate data entry into SBIR topic tracking systems, spreadsheets, and internal databases.
- Update and maintain program tracking tools, ensuring information is current and consistent.
- Assist in generating basic status reports and summaries from tracking databases.
- Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, calendar management, and logistical support.
- Prepare meeting materials such as agendas, participant lists, and briefing documents.
- Capture meeting notes and action items and assist with follow-up tracking.
- Maintain structured and well-organized SBIR program files while tracking document approvals and version controls.
Benefits
- Award-winning culture of ongoing learning and professional growth, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, flexibility, and wellness.
- Supporting Work-Life Integration
- Professional Development & Educational Assistance w/ Extensive Growth Resources
- Annual Discretionary Bonus, Spot Bonus, and Peer Recognition Programs
- Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan, Evans’ Contribution and 100% Vesting
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
