Senior Acquisition Specialist
Do you have experience supporting or leading technical acquisitions or procurements in the Federal government? Do you enjoy turning complex business and technical requirements into tangible actions to address the needs of your clients? Are you looking to take that next step up in your career and become a key member of a team supporting a large Federal Government agency? Then we want to hear from you!
Hill Associates is searching for a Senior Acquisition Specialist to support the Business Operations section of the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in a large cabinet-level federal agency. We are seeking an energetic, talented professional who understands federal procurement processes to assist a team of Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) and staff in day-to-day operations. This position involves the development of acquisition packages for federal procurements, development and execution of the supporting procedures, knowledge management, and support for various administrative activities needed to maintain healthy business operations in a highly dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have prior experience providing acquisition-related support in the Federal Government environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the federal client lead in developing, coordinating, tracking, and storing critical contracting / procurement documentation.
- Support or lead the development of acquisition package materials to include Performance Work Statements (PWS), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), market research documents, acquisition plans, justification documents and other artifacts.
- Assist the COR staff in preparing various written contracting / procurement packages.
- Utilize computer-based tools, such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and ServiceNow in support of acquisition tracking, management, and reporting.
- Provide knowledge management support by loading and tracking contracting / procurement documentation in the Agency’s document tracker system.
- Maintain and report status of documentation in various stages of development, coordinator, or storage in the Agency documentation repository.
- Provide recommendations on methods to improve administrative procedures.
- Liaise and support IT programs serviced by the Business Operations section. Support activities may include but are not limited to meeting facilitation, documentation of meeting notes and outcomes, presentation development, advising on acquisition procedures, tracking acquisition status and related financials, and creating and maintaining reference materials.
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to information technology, communications, data management, or a related field.
- At least 10 years professional work experience related to federal acquisition or business-related support.
- Excellent writer with strong verbal communication skills.
- Must be a self-motivator with the ability to work remotely and independently with little supervision or direction to deliver all required tasks.
- Must have dedicated, distraction-free workspace and reliable, high-speed internet connection.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Security level of clearance.
- Able to remain focused on critical tasks, produce quality work on time, and occasionally deliver under short deadlines.
- Attentive listener and a quick learner.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled in data entry, and data / documentation tracking and storage.
- Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of desktop software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint).
- Prior experience managing and developing acquisition documentation in a Federal Government agency.
- Experience with Federal Government procurement / contracting processes and documentation.
- Experience using computer-based tools such as ServiceNow in support of administrative processes.
We are a small award winning government contracting firm with demonstrated success delivering and supporting mission critical networking solutions.
Hill Associates is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation. The annual salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits: From the first day of employment, Hill Associates offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), as well as a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time employees.
Hill Associates Recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence.
Hill Associates uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
Applications can be submitted electronically or by submitting a paper resume to Hill Associates Attention: HR 1 Research Ct Suite 450 Rockville MD 20850.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description/posting shall constitute an offer or promise of employment.
Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Why Work for Hill Associates?
We are a small award winning government contracting firm with demonstrated success delivering and supporting mission critical networking solutions.
Benefits: From the first day of employment, Hill Associates offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), as well as a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time employees.
Hill Associates recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes without regard to race, religion, creed, color, citizenship, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including terminations, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence.
Hill Associates uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Applications can be submitted electronically or by submitting a paper resume to:
Hill Associates Attention: HR
1 Research Ct Suite 450
Rockville MD 20850
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Hill Associates Recruiting Team at 202-656-6505 or via email at careers@hillasc.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description/posting shall constitute an offer or promise of employment.