Acquisition Specialist Senior

StraCon
  • Maryland
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Job ID# 1767
    StraCon Services Group is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist with strong expertise in federal contracting and DoD acquisition. This role supports Program Management Teams (PMTs) with a focus on contract analysis, Sections B–J of solicitations and aligning acquisition strategy with program execution.  The Senior Acquisition Specialist job duties include but are not limited to the following: 
     
    Essential Job Duties:
    • Analyze and support contract documentation with emphasis on Sections B–J (pricing, deliverables, and attachments).
    • Assist in acquisition planning, strategy development, and procurement documentation.
    • Support Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) development and adjudication.
    • Monitor contract performance, funding, and schedules; identify risks and recommend solutions.
    • Support PMT activities, including IPTs, program reviews, and status reporting.
    • Track action items, maintain program databases, and ensure timely closure.
    • Analyze Earned Value Management (EVM) data, cost performance, and schedule metrics.
    • Conduct cost analyses (TOC, Should Cost, CAIV, LCC) and support business case evaluations.
    • Maintain acquisition and planning data in CSPT, AMS, or similar tools.
    Required Skills and Experience:
    • over 8 years of experience performing duties described in the functional description.
    • Hands-on experience with federal contracts and Sections B–J.
    • Strong understanding of cost, schedule, and performance management.
    Desired Skills and Experience:
    • Experience supporting NAVAIR or Navy PMTs.
    • Proficiency with  AMS and PMT
    • Experience with Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) and executive briefings.
    • Understanding of Sections B-J
    Education Requirements:
    • Master’s Degree required
    Allowable Education Substitutions:
    • Associate Degree plus four (4) years additional work experience, beyond the required experience outlined for the particular labor category, performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.
    OR
    • Bachelor’s Degree plus two (2) years additional work experience, beyond the required experience outlined for the particular labor category, performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.
    OR
    • Six (6) years additional work experience, beyond the required experience outlined for the particular labor category, performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.
    Security Requirements:
    • U.S. Citizenship required.
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
    About StraCon:
    StraCon is dedicated to supporting our government clients and warfighters by “Enhancing their Operational Capability”. With a proven track record, and an employee focused philosophy, we have developed a culture that believes in the talent of the individual. StraCon employees are empowered to “Make It Happen”. Since 2008, we have provided Program Management, Training Systems Products, Financial Management, Instructional System Design, Data Management, Courseware Development, Engineering, Logistics, Foreign Military Sales Support, and a variety other technical services for the Department of Defense. The estimated base salary range for this position is between $108,000.00 - $131,000.00. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates level of knowledge, education, experience and skill sets. StraCon offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and may be eligible for state or contract required paid time off programs.
     
    StraCon is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Employer
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMaryland
    Websitehttps://stracongroup.com/jobs/

    Skills

    • Acquisition Strategyunmatched
    • Adjudicationunmatched
    • Business Caseunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • Contract Analysisunmatched
    • Contract Managementunmatched
    • Contract Requirementsunmatched
    • Cost Analysisunmatched
    • Courseware Developmentunmatched
    • Data Managementunmatched
    • Database Administrationunmatched
    • DoD Acquisitionsunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Earned Value Management (EVM)unmatched
    • Federal Contractsunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Fundingunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • IP Multimedia System (IMS)unmatched
    • Instructional Designunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Militaryunmatched
    • Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)unmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Philosophyunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Procurement Strategyunmatched
    • Product Managementunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Sales Supportunmatched
    • Secret Clearanceunmatched
    • Security Clearanceunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • United States Citizenunmatched
    • Value Analysisunmatched

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