What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acquisition Specialist position at XMSTART?
XMSTART is looking to add an experienced and strategic full-time Acquisition Specialist to
our team, in Chantilly, VA. This position is 100% onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Provide acquisition support for COMM/CASE with oversight of Transformer-2 (T2) acquisitions.
- Review acquisition documents for CASE equities and assist in developing key deliverables, such as:
- T2 Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
- T2 Statement of Work (SOW)
- T2 Acquisition Strategy
- T2 Award Fee Guide
- T2 Operational Level Agreement (OLA)
- T2 Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) structure
- Support acquisition lifecycle activities, including strategy development, RFP creation, proposal evaluation, and contract awards.
- Document meeting minutes and action items for CASE leadership, ensuring effective follow-up.
- Provide status updates on T2 acquisition contracts using tools such as spreadsheets, dashboards, SharePoint, and Confluence.
- Collaborate with program managers, acquisition professionals, and stakeholders to meet acquisition milestones.
Qualifications:
- 4-5 years of experience in contracts or acquisitions.
- Strong understanding of the acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition strategy, RFP development, proposal evaluation, and award processes.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Proficient in SharePoint, Confluence, and dashboard tools.
- Strong communication skills to engage effectively with junior and senior personnel.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
Security Clearance Requirements:
- Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph required.
