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Business Operations Specialist – Acquisition Specialist Key Personnel | ICE NSD EPMU Financial & Acquisition Support Services | RFP 70CMSD26R00000008 | |
Classification | Key Personnel (Prime-Designated) |
PWS Reference | PWS Section 4.4, 3.1–3.3 |
Federal GS Equivalent | GS-12/13 Contract Specialist (1102 series) equivalent |
Security Clearance | DHS Public Trust (MBI) required; U.S. Citizenship required |
Place of Performance | On-site – 2070 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA 22182; limited telework per contract terms |
POSITION OVERVIEW
SCC is seeking a credentialed federal acquisition professional to serve as Business Operations Specialist – Acquisition Specialist in direct support of EPMU acquisition and contracting activities. This Key Personnel role requires a blend of acquisition lifecycle expertise, policy fluency, and hands-on documentation skills to support pre-award, post-award, and contract administration functions. The position serves as a subject matter expert on RFO, HSAR, and DHS/ICE procurement policies.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide expert advisory services in acquisition support across pre-award and post-award phases, including requirements documentation, acquisition strategy, market research, IGCE development, and V&V audits of open obligations (PWS Sections 3.1.1–3.1.12).
Draft and review Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objectives (SOO), Performance Work Statements (PWS), acquisition plans, solicitation documents, and evaluation criteria.
Support IT acquisition requests (ITARs) and IT service requests (ITSRs) in compliance with FITARA and ICE ITSR procedures (PWS Section 3.2).
Conduct acquisition policy review and analysis; serve as an expert on RFO, HSAR, OMB guidance, and DHS/ICE-specific procurement regulations (PWS Section 3.3).
Prepare Determinations & Findings (D&Fs), Justifications & Approvals (J&As), Evaluation Plans, and other pre-award documentation.
Support contract surveillance and post-award documentation, including modifications, FOIA responses, and protest actions (PWS Sections 3.1.10–3.1.11).
Deliver informal training and briefings to EPMU government personnel on acquisition processes and regulatory requirements.
Maintain acquisition documentation in the ECFS using proper naming, numbering, and version control conventions (PWS Section 5.10).
Perform quarterly Verification and Validation (V&V) audits of open obligations; prepare draft G-514s and Obligation Processing Forms (OPFs) for government review and submission.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (PWS-REQUIRED)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (required per PWS Section 4.4)
FAC-Contracting (C) Level III certification OR a minimum of five (5) years of recent federal acquisition support experience (PWS Section 4.4)
Demonstrated knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle from inception through contract closeout
Knowledge of RFO (Revolutionary FAR Overhaul), HSAR, Federal Strategic Sourcing Vehicles, and OMB acquisition guidance
Experience with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time & Materials (T&M) government contract types
Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) certification (required per PWS Section 4.4)
U.S. Citizenship; must be eligible for and obtain DHS Public Trust clearance
PREFERRED / DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with DHS or ICE acquisition systems (ECFS, FFMS, electronic contract filing)
Familiarity with FITARA compliance and IT acquisition request processes
Experience preparing CPARS documentation and supporting contractor performance evaluations
Knowledge of GAO protest procedures and FOIA response support
Experience with OASIS or other multi-award IDIQ vehicle task order administration
Strong analytical and written communication skills for senior-level briefings
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000