Acquisition Specialist 

The Acquisition Specialist is primarily responsible for planning, organizing, and leading tasks and projects for the entire acquisition life cycle, and for exceeding client expectations in the quality of all client deliverables. 

Primary Responsibilities Develops and reviews acquisition strategies, documentation, statements of objectives, source selection plans, and business cases that support acquisition decisions.Provides acquisition support for services and supplies, including major system acquisitions, and executes the full life-cycle acquisition requirement.Responsible for utilizing automated systems for tracking and monitoring acquisition status, funding, implementation, and closeout.Expected to utilize Acquisition Solutions knowledge base to stay current on all facets of acquisition. Distinguishing Characteristics and QualificationsAbility to serve as a role model for Acquisition Solutions' core value system in all interactions, both internally and externally. This includes: Integrity - Is seen as a direct, truthful individual. Adheres to highly ethical standards of business conduct. Admits mistakes. Doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. Inspires trust through his/her actions.Excellence - Shows initiative to solve problems and improve, advance or enhance the business. Anticipates situations and initiates action. Establishes specific strategies and objectives to achieve results and meet goals. Focuses on the critical tasks. Displays a sense of urgency in creating results.Teamwork - Acts for the benefit of the company regardless of division or self interest. Promotes teamwork among groups; discourages 'we' vs. 'they' thinking. Listens to input from teammates to reach the best solution. Asks for and offers support freely.Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the expectations of internal customers and external clients. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.Ability and desire to maintain and expand client relationships through the delivery of high quality work;Well developed written and verbal communication skills;Ability to read regulatory, policy and related acquisition guidance, interpret that guidance to a stated situation, and apply the concepts presented in the guidance;Ability to think independently and provide others with convincing and persuasive evidence that supports a stated acquisition strategy or position;Ability to multitask and work effectively, both independently and in teams, ensuring timely completion of assignments and meeting established quality standards;Superior interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact in a professional manner with senior level government managers and teammates during periods of high stress and tight deadlines;Knowledge of well-developed acquisition planning, strategy development, negotiations, contract administration, pricing analysis, and related functional assignments in the execution of the acquisition related requirements;Knowledge and mastery of federal acquisition laws and regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulations and agency specific regulations, including the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations;Knowledge of performance-based service contracting concepts, strategies, and governing rules and regulations;Knowledge of General Accounting Principles and project management principles, automated tools, and program status tracking techniques;Knowledge of DoD 5000 Standards (DOD division only);Minimum seven (7) years of experience in federal acquisition arena; andAssociates degree in a related field / Certifications or equivalent experience required.

 

 
 

 


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