Acquisition Specialist II (5685)
MetroStar Systems - Fort Belvoir, VA
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As an Acquisition Specialist II, you'll provide software acquisition support to a major U.S. Army command to deliver full spectrum software and IT capabilities for a globally connected Army that offers Soldiers, Commanders and supporting organizations the ability to access, process and act upon information anytime, anywhere across a Joint Information Environment. We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers. If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below! What you'll do: * Supports Government PM and technical experts on contractual matters based on a working knowledge of acquisition regulations and policy. * Develop and refine software acquisition strategies to meet program goals and timelines. * Coordinate with development teams and stakeholders to gather requirements and align acquisition plans. * Manage procurement timelines, contracts, and budgets to ensure compliance and efficiency. * Research and implement non-traditional procurement methods to enhance software delivery speed and flexibility. * Prepare acquisition documentation, including Performance Work Statements, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and evaluation criteria. * Conduct market research and engage with vendors to identify innovative solutions and contracting opportunities. * Monitor software development progress and ensure alignment with acquisition milestones. * Provide acquisition guidance and support to program managers and leadership. What you'll need to succeed: * An active DoD Secret clearance * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or other related field * 8+ years of experience in software project management, software acquisition, or software procurement * Have an understanding and experience with large, complex Government IT projects and organizations. Works both procedural and technical aspects involving methods, procedures, principles, theories, and techniques used in the acquisition program area. * Have a working knowledge of the DoD Directive 5000.01 Acquisition regulations * Have experience providing subject matter expertise to Government clients in the acquisition of software through the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) or Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) * Familiarity with software development lifecycles, Agile methodologies, and DevSecOps practices in DoD environments. * Experience with developing Performance Work Statements (PWSs) for software requirements. * Knowledge and experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and non-FAR-based procurements such as Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Partnership Intermediary Agreements (PIAs), or Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs).
Created: 2025-02-21