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Senior Acquisition Specialist | 120k - 140k/yr | 5-days Onsite in Reston, VA

Job Description

Provides guidance and direction on acquisition position identification, coding, and documentation support. This role involves analysis activities and workforce planning in compliance with the Defense Acquisition Workforce Implementation Act (DAWIA) and existing policies. The position includes participation in design methodology for workforce identification/revalidation, supporting socialization and marketing efforts, and assisting with data retrieval and analysis for workforce planning.

Responsibilities

+ Provide advice and assistance to functional area technical experts on contractual matters in the acquisition planning stages based on a working knowledge of regulation policy.

+ Assist with the development of writing performance criteria and requirements into sound/sufficient SOW/PWS and/or orders.

+ Perform or evaluate market research and trends, conditions, and technological advances as they apply to the program.

+ Assist with the development of source selection evaluation criteria.

+ Coordinate and work with technical experts and the contracting office to ensure project milestones are reflected in the contractual documents and project plan.

+ Assist in the development of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).

Essential Skills

+ 9+ years of Federal DOD or IC Contracts/Acquisition Experience, with at least 2 years being recent.

+ Active TS clearance, with openness to obtaining SCI and IC Poly in the future.

+ Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 9-12 years of experience performing relevant actions specific to the labor category, with relevant experience within the last 2 years.

+ Ability to work highly independently.

+ In-depth knowledge and understanding of acquisition lifecycle operations, including financial execution concepts.

+ Mastery of qualitative and quantitative acquisition and program management analytic methodologies.

+ Ability to design comprehensive, new, or unique process improvement enablers.

+ Skill in reviewing analytic program management data for cogent arguments and providing adequate support for conclusions.

Work Environment

The role requires onsite work in Reston or Washington, DC at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The work is highly independent, requiring minimal oversight

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Reston,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.