• Ground Acquisition Specialist

    Stratos Solutions (Chantilly, VA)


    Job Title: Ground Acquisition Specialist

     

    Minimum Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI with Poly

    Position Summary:

    Stratos Solutions is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Acquisition Support Specialist to join our team. This role is critical to supporting government contract management and acquisition efforts. The ideal candidate will play a key role in developing acquisition strategies, generating required documentation, securing senior government leadership approval, and supporting the source selection process.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Develop comprehensive acquisition strategies tailored to meet government requirements and align with federal acquisition regulations (FAR).

    + Prepare, review, and manage acquisition documentation such as Statements of Work (SOW), Fair Opportunity Notices (FON), Justifications & Approvals (J&A), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and Requests for Proposal (RFP).

    + Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure all documentation meets legal, policy, and procedural requirements.

    + Facilitate senior government leadership approval processes by preparing briefings, addressing feedback, and obtaining necessary endorsements.

    + Provide source selection support, including developing evaluation criteria, organizing evaluation teams, and ensuring compliance with source selection policies and procedures.

    + Coordinate with program offices, contracting officers, and legal advisors to ensure successful acquisition outcomes.

    + Stay up-to-date on federal acquisition regulations and best practices to provide expert guidance and recommendations.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or a related field (Master's preferred).

    + 8 years of experience in federal acquisition support, government contracting, or a related field.

    + Deep understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and related policies.

    + Proven ability to draft and manage complex acquisition documents and strategies.

    + Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

    + Experience supporting senior government officials and facilitating high-level decision-making processes.

    + Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

    Desired Skills:

    + Familiarity with government acquisition software and tools.

    + Experience working on large-scale or complex acquisitions.

    + Demonstrated expertise in the source selection process, including proposal evaluations and negotiations.

    + PMP Certified