Junior Acquisition Specialist

Job Summary

Hive Group is seeking an Acquisition Quality Assurance Specialist to join our existing team providing quality reviews of contract files, identifying best practices, and providing recommendations for standardized operations across the organization. The Acquisition Quality Specialist shall be readily available and able to respond to customer issues, concerns, and comments as well as be proactive in identifying process improvement recommendations. This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to reside in the Washington, DC  metropolitan area, with the expectation of working onsite (once per week) at our corporate headquarters in McLean, VA.

Position Description

• Conduct organizational audits of contract files to ensure pre- and post-award acquisition quality
• Must have attention to detail skills capable of reviewing packages exceeding 100 pages of procurement requirements and contract language
• Must be able to work independently with little oversight
•  Provides value-added input to improve the quality of procurement packages that must pass executive and legal review
• Reduce procurement protest risk exposure for client organizations through detail review and analysis of procurement packages
• Must be familiar with Federal procurement lifecycle
• Make recommendations on spelling, syntax, grammar, voicing, alignment on guidance throughout the package (ensuring no contradictions of guidance or wording)
• Review regulatory and policy changes and assess impact to client business practices
• Advise government clients on template updates and improvements
• Incorporate changes and updates from client policies into reviews
• Educate acquisition workforce on how to improve procurement package quality
• Must be proficient in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related; May substitute education with equivalent amount of work experience in an audit related role
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a direct federal contract support role (Contract Specialist, Acquisition Contract Manager, Procurement Analyst, etc.)
• Minimum of 2 years experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 
• Experience in federal contract auditing is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Compensation and Benefits

The estimated compensation range for this position is between $68,000 and $78,000 annually, based on benchmarks in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. This range reflects a good faith estimate for all experience levels. At Hive Group, salary decisions are influenced by several factors, including but not limited to the role, location, and the combination of education, training, skills, certifications, competencies, and relevant work experience.

Hive Group offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement contributions, paid leave, federal holidays, professional development opportunities, and lifestyle benefits.

A Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Hive Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to fair and unbiased employment decisions. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex (including gender and transgender status), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our hiring and promotion decisions are based exclusively on an individual’s qualifications and suitability for the role.

Protecting Your Information

Stay vigilant against fraudulent job offers and individuals impersonating Hive Group Talent Acquisition Specialists. Hive Group will never request payment details or money during the application process. Official communications will only come from email addresses ending in @hive-llc.com or @applytojob.com — not from free email services like Gmail or messaging platforms such as WhatsApp.

If you receive suspicious messages requesting payment or personal information, please report them immediately to talentacquisition@hive-llc.com.

Salary : $68,000 - $78,000