Junior Acquisition Support Specialist

Overview

The Acquisition Support Specialist provides professional acquisition, contract management, and administrative support to the MARAD Office of Acquisition. The role includes assisting with pre-award planning, solicitation preparation, source selection, contract administration, and closeout activities in compliance with FAR, TAR, and agency policies.

Key Duties:

• Assist with acquisition planning, market research, and requirements documentation.

• Support drafting of SOWs, PWSs, IGCEs, solicitations, and contract files.

• Perform price analysis and Excel-based data review (Pivot Tables, lookup formulas).

• Support source selection documentation and evaluation preparation.

• Assist with contract modifications, COR letters, award documents, and closeout.

• Maintain data in PRISM, FPDS-NG, and SharePoint; prepare routine reports.

• Support compliance with acquisition policy and regulatory updates.

Requirements:

• 5+ years Federal contracting experience.

• FAC-C (Professional) / DAWIA III required.

• Solid knowledge of FAR and contracting methods.

• Strong writing, organization, and Excel skills

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