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Acquisition Specialist - Security Clearance Required

NAKUPUNA COMPANIES
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

Nakupuna Solutions is seeking an Acquisition Specialist who will primarily be responsible for planning, organizing, and participating in tasks and projects for the entire acquisition life cycle, and for exceeding client expectations in the quality of all government deliverables in support of Operations and Integration Directorate of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

  • Assist with developing and reviewing acquisition strategies, documentation, statements of objectives, source selection plans, and business cases that support acquisition decisions.
  • Provide acquisition support for services and supplies, including major system acquisitions, and execute the full life-cycle acquisition requirement.
  • Utilize automated systems such as : Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI), and Contract and Agreement Deliverable and Invoice Management System (CADIMS) for tracking and monitoring acquisition status, funding, implementation, and closeout.
  • Support the development of requirements, market research, estimates, and other related procurement documentation to assist with the preparation of Intragovernmental Transactions in the form of Interagency Agreements (IAAs), Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), and Economy Act Orders.

Skills / Qualifications :

  • Knowledge of acquisition-related laws, policies, regulations, requirements and precedents.
  • Skill in contract management and ability to assess contract operations utilizing analytical methods / techniques.
  • Knowledge of a wide variety of contract types with ability to weigh the advantages and disadvantages.
  • Knowledge of Intra-Governmental Transactions such as IAAs, MIPRs, and Economy Act Orders.
  • Ability to identify conflicting areas of program concerns.
  • Familiarity with Program Management Office requirements and the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe, and MS Teams.
  • Education and Experience :

  • Education – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent obtained from an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.
  • Experience – Four (4) or more years of relevant professional experience in federal or government acquisition
  • Clearance Requirements : Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for immediate SCI nomination and indoctrination. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

    Work Locations : Reston, Virginia.

    On Site vs Remote Ratio :   TBD by the OI-PMO Chief with concurrence from supported OI Department Director(s).

    Physical Requirements : The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation :

  • Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
  • Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
  • Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
  • The Nakupuna Companies are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment while providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require special assistance or accommodations during your job application process, please contact recruiting@nakupuna.com .

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