Acquisition Specialist

Job Summary:
The Acquisition Specialist supports the planning, construction, and sustainment of facilities. This role focuses on coordinating acquisition processes, including procurement documentation, market research, and cost estimation, in collaboration with servicing agencies and financial management teams. The Corridor Specialist also supports maintenance and repair (M&R) planning and data management, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and systems of record.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement timelines and milestones for facility projects.
• Develop acquisition documentation, including Statements of Work, Statements of Objectives, and performance Work Statements, in compliance with federal regulations.
• Conduct market research and prepare Analysis of Alternatives with a minimum of three vendors.
• Support preparation of Independent Government Cost Estimates and lifecycle cost analyses, including comparative analysis of market data and historical prices.
• Develop templates and document processes for cost estimation, serving as a subject matter expert and providing training and quality assurance measures.
• Conduct trending and analysis on historical data and upcoming requirements to support budget and execution planning for M&R activities.
• Provide recommended budgets, plans, and execution strategies to facility and infrastructure managers.
• Manage data associated with the facility MRO program, including deficiencies, operational contracts, maintenance contracts, and building systems in designated systems of record.
• Coordinate with financial management teams and project analysts to maintain accurate data.
• Support out-year budget planning and current-year budget execution for M&R and operational contract actions.
• Assist in spend plan analysis as needed.
• Serve as a Functional Lead for acquisition-related tasks, coordinating with project managers and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations to support decision-making and risk management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (may be offset by additional experience with client approval).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in acquisition, procurement, or contract management, preferably in government or construction-related projects.
• Experience with federal servicing agencies preferred.
• Acquisition-related certifications (e.g., DAWIA, FAC-C) desirable.
• Expertise in federal acquisition processes and procurement documentation.
• Proficiency in data management and financial systems (e.g., real property, document, and financial platforms).
• Strong analytical skills for market research, cost estimation, and budget planning.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to interface with clients and agencies.
• Must pass a background investigation to access client-furnished equipment (e.g., workstation, laptop).
• May require site visits, necessitating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per OSHA standards (provided by the contractor unless specialized PPE is supplied by the client).
• Leadership in coordinating acquisition efforts and supporting project objectives.
• Professional conduct and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.