Acquisition Specialist

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Chantilly, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide weapons systems acquisition and program management expertise to inform the development and implementation of Test and Evaluation (T&E) related acquisition policies, processes, and procedures.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across the acquisition and engineering enterprise to obtain buy-in on T&E initiatives.
• Involved through the entire acquisition life cycle, from pre-award planning through solicitation preparation, contract award, contract administration and contract close-out.
• Applies knowledge of the defense acquisition process in the analysis and improvement of acquisition process policy and procedures to devise strategies for deploying and implementing new acquisition policy initiatives and measuring the effectiveness of implementation.
• Uses quantitative analytical techniques to assess system acquisition process issues and develop risk reduction/mitigation approaches for improving acquisition/program planning, control, and execution.
• Participates in developing acquisition plans, source selection documents (including evaluation criteria), Independent Government Cost Estimates, justifications and approvals, synopses, and requests for proposals/quotes/bids.
• Assists government procurement agencies develop acquisition strategies, work statements, evaluation plans and qualify vendors.

Requirements

• Over 10 years of related acquisition experience
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to work independently

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Paid leave
• Retirement plans
• Insurance programs
• Education and training assistance