Information Technology, Government Contracting, Cybersecurity

Senior Acquisition Specialist

Ashburn, VAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$120,000–$135,000 /yrPosted 17 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

federal acquisition
contracting
program support
acquisition planning
market research
acquisition strategies
solicitations
source selections
awards
modifications

Nice to have

DHS/CBP acquisition experience
FAC-C
FAC-P
DAWIA
NCMA
PMP

Role summary

CTEC is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to provide expert acquisition and contracting support to CBP BEMSD. This role involves advising government stakeholders on acquisition strategy, documentation, procurement, and contract performance throughout the program lifecycle. Responsibilities include supporting acquisition planning, market research, solicitations, source selections, awards, modifications, and closeout activities. The specialist will develop and maintain acquisition documentation, advise on FAR and DHS policies, support cost analysis, and monitor contractor performance. Key duties also include tracking milestones, managing risks, coordinating with various teams, mentoring junior staff, and identifying process improvements. Requires 8+ years of federal acquisition experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle and FAR.

CTEC is a leading technology firm that provides modernization, digital transformation, and application development services to the U.S. Federal Government. Headquartered in McLean, VA, CTEC has over 300 team members working on mission-critical systems and projects for agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of Personnel Management. The work we do effects millions of U.S. citizens daily as they interact with the systems we build. Our best-in-class commercial solutions, modified for our customers’ bespoke mission requirements, are enabling this future every day.

The Company has experienced rapid growth over the past 3 years and recently received a strategic investment from Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN). In addition to our recent growth in Federal Civilian agencies, we are seeking to expand our capabilities in cloud development and footprint in national-security focused agencies within the Department of Defense and U.S. Intelligence Community.

Position SummaryCTEC is seeking Senior Acquisition Specialist to join our team and provides senior-level acquisition and contracting support to CBP BEMSD, helping government stakeholders plan, execute, administer, and improve acquisition activities across the program lifecycle. The role serves as a trusted advisor on acquisition strategy, documentation, procurement actions, and contract performance.

Key Responsibilities

Provide acquisition and contracting subject-matter expertise to CBP program and acquisition stakeholders.

Support acquisition planning, market research, acquisition strategies, solicitations, source selections, awards, modifications, and closeout activities.

Develop, review, and maintain acquisition documentation, including SOWs/PWSs, IGCEs, acquisition plans, evaluation criteria, briefings, and decision memoranda.

Advise stakeholders on FAR, DHS acquisition policies, and applicable acquisition lifecycle requirements.

Support cost and price analysis, funding documentation, negotiation support, and contractor performance monitoring.

Track acquisition milestones, risks, actions, dependencies, and deliverables; escalate issues and recommend corrective actions.

Coordinate with Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, CORs, program managers, finance personnel, and technical teams.

Lead or mentor junior acquisition personnel and review work products for quality, accuracy, and compliance.

Identify opportunities to improve acquisition processes, documentation quality, reporting, and customer service.

Required Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with government, contractor, and technical stakeholders.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.

8+ years of federal acquisition, contracting, program support, or a closely related field.

Bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, acquisition, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.

Strong knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle, FAR, and preferably DHS acquisition policies and procedures.

Experience supporting complex federal IT, systems, or services acquisitions.

Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and communicate recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

DHS/CBP acquisition experience.

FAC-C, FAC-P, DAWIA, NCMA, PMP, or comparable certification.

Experience with IDIQ, task-order, fixed-price, or other federal contract vehicles.

Experience supporting acquisition of IT modernization, software, systems integration, or operations services.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Contract Management, Acquisition, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Clearance: Preferred Active CBP clearance. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain the required clearance.

Pay Range- $120K/yr - $135K/yr + Benefits(Compensation and employment offer are negotiable and will be finalized based on the candidate's relevant experience and interview assessment.)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Cybermedia Technologies management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.Please note: Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening.Cybermedia Technologies, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (EOE; M/F/D/V)

If you are looking for a fun and challenging environment with talented, motivated people to work with, CTEC is the right place for you. In addition to employee salary, we offer an array of employee benefits including:

Paid vacation & Sick leave

Health insurance coverage

Career training

Performance bonus programs

401K contribution & Employer Match

11 Federal Holidays

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