Acquisition Liaison (C) - FTA

Nemean Solutions, headquartered in Sierra Vista, AZ, is a certified SBA 8(a) Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) and veteran-operated company providing advanced Military Intelligence, Enterprise and Cloud IT services, Cybersecurity, Special Operations Forces (SOF) Exercise and Training, and niche Program Support and Professional Services to Federal and State Agencies supporting the US Government Defense, Intelligence and Aerospace sectors.

This position is being posted for a potential government contract opportunity.

Job Overview:

Nemean Solutions is seeking an Acquisition Liaison to support the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This key position connects program and acquisition offices, helping develop complete purchase request packages and supporting acquisitions from requirements development through administration and closeout.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinate acquisition support across FTA program, technical, and acquisition offices under Government COR oversight and Nemean program management.
• Help program personnel prepare purchase requests and supporting documentation; review acquisition packages for completeness before submission to the Acquisition Office.
• Assist with acquisition plans, SOWs, SOOs, PWSs, functional requirements, specifications, and source selection evaluation criteria.
• Prepare or support market research reports, determinations and findings, exceptions to fair opportunity, and justifications and approvals for Government review.
• Use GSA Market Research as a Service (MRAS) and other research tools to assess market capabilities and trends and support acquisition planning.
• Assist with independent Government cost estimates (IGCEs), supporting market research, business case models, and cost and price analyses.
• Support administration of IDIQs, BPAs, task and delivery orders, call and purchase orders, and IAAs using appropriate FFP, cost-reimbursable, LH, and T&M structures.
• Review existing contracts for compliance support, track funding levels, coordinate milestones with technical and contracting staff, and assist with modifications and recurring administration actions.
• Support preparation of contract actions and purchase request packages in the FAA Enterprise Service Center (ESC) version of PRISM used by FTA, or a replacement system.
• Prepare closeout actions for referral to FTA closeout teams. Invoice acceptance or rejection and settlement of vendor payments are outside this role's authority.
• Attend coordination meetings, record meeting notes, maintain current electronic action trackers, and support reporting requirements and monthly status updates.

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA or BS degree, or a higher degree, with at least five years of relevant experience and hands-on experience using the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to support procurements.
• Mid-level federal acquisition knowledge and practical experience assessing requirements and supporting the full acquisition lifecycle.
• Experience supporting acquisitions under GSAR Subpart 538.71 for Federal Supply Schedules, FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 37, and 43, and Section 4.804.
• Knowledge of FFP, cost-reimbursable, LH, and T&M contracts and experience with IDIQs, BPAs, and task, call, and purchase orders.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with GSA MRAS and other market research tools used in acquisition planning.
• Excellent oral and written communication, analytical skills, customer service, teamwork, and ability to analyze assignments independently and resolve complex issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams and Google Workspace (Calendar, Sheets, Chat, Gmail, Docs, Slides, Drive, and Meet).
• Ability to sign a nondisclosure certificate before starting work and comply with applicable confidentiality, security, and conflict-of-interest requirements.

Preferred Skills

• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience.
• Experience using SharePoint.
• Hands-on experience with PRISM or comparable federal contract writing systems.

The salary range listed represents the minimum and maximum compensation Nemean Solutions, LLC, in good faith, believes it may pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, qualifications, contract requirements, and other job-related factors.

What Nemean Solutions, LLC offers:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, Paid Time Off, sick leave, 401k Retirement Savings plan with company match, and more.

Nemean Solutions is proud to be a Veteran friendly employer and provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Equal Opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Nemean Solutions, LLC will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss or disclose compensation information.

We are a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer and strongly encourage applications from veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.