The Junior Acquisition Specialist provides acquisition management support across the full procurement lifecycle for MARAD’s RRF and training ship programs. This position assists senior acquisition staff and program offices in the preparation, execution, and administration of federal contracts. The role includes technical writing, document preparation, cost analysis, solicitation support, and acquisition data management.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in developing acquisition strategies, including procurement approaches, milestone planning, contract types, competition strategies, and risk assessment.

Support the creation of Acquisition Strategy Plans.

Assist in drafting SOWs, SOOs, PWSs, performance metrics, and requirement specifications.

Conduct research and support the development of standards and performance measures.

Conduct price analysis and data review using Excel formulas, Pivot Tables, lookup functions, and other analytical tools.

Assist in preparing IGCEs based on research of prior acquisitions and market conditions.

Assist with creating RFQs, RFPs, and combined synopsis/solicitations.

Ensure proper terms and conditions are included and assist with pre-release document coordination.

Assist in preparing award documents, COR designation letters, and FPDS-NG data entry.

Support post-award activities, including drafting modifications, assisting with option exercise documentation, and tracking contractor performance.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of federal contracting laws, regulations, and acquisition procedures.

Working knowledge of FAR, TAR, TAM, and federal procurement policies.

Minimum 5 years of operational experience in federal contracting.

Skill in using automated acquisition and e-commerce systems.

Proficiency with MS Word, Excel (including Pivot Tables and lookup functions), and PowerPoint.

Strong professional writing, multitasking, customer service, and organizational skills.

Certification: DAWIA Level III, or FAC-C Level III.

This is a remote position.