Acquisition Specialist

VTG•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

VTG is looking for an Acquisition Specialist in Chantilly, VA. (Note: Contingent upon program award). Acquisition Specialist I provides entry‑level acquisition and procurement support, assisting government or program teams with documentation, research, and acquisition lifecycle activities under senior supervision. Acquisition Specialist II independently supports acquisition planning and execution, ensuring compliance with FAR requirements while enabling timely and effective procurements. Acquisition Specialist III provides expert‑level acquisition leadership, advising government and program leadership on acquisition strategy, compliance, and execution across complex procurements.

Requirements

TS/SCI with Poly Required
1-4 years of experience supporting acquisition, procurement, or program operations
Basic familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Acquisition Management, or related field
5-9 years of acquisition or procurement support experience
Strong working knowledge of FAR and applicable supplements (DFARS, agency‑specific regs)
Experience supporting competitive procurements and contract awards
Strong written communication and documentation skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Acquisition Management, or related field
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
10+ years of acquisition or procurement experience
Deep expertise in FAR, DFARS, and federal acquisition lifecycle
Proven experience supporting large, complex federal procurements
Strong leadership, advisory, and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD, IC, DOJ, or civilian agency programs
Exposure to contract vehicles (IDIQs, BPAs, task orders)
DAWIA Level I or coursework toward acquisition certification
Experience supporting IC, DoD, or DOJ acquisition programs
DAWIA Level II or equivalent acquisition certification
Experience with IDIQs, BPAs, and task order competitions
Experience supporting IC, DoD, or DOJ mission programs
DAWIA Level III or equivalent certification
Experience supporting multiple contract vehicles and acquisition portfolios

Responsibilities

Support development and maintenance of acquisition documentation (market research summaries, acquisition plans, IGCE inputs, contract files)
Assist with FAR‑based reviews of requirements packages and supporting artifacts
Conduct market research and vendor analysis in support of competitive procurements
Track acquisition milestones, actions, and deliverables
Support coordination with contracting officers, program managers, and stakeholders
Maintain acquisition records and compliance documentation
Develop and review acquisition planning documents, including acquisition strategies and market research reports
Support preparation of solicitation packages (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs) and evaluation criteria
Analyze requirements to ensure alignment with acquisition approach and contract vehicles
Support source selection activities, including proposal evaluation documentation
Coordinate with contracting officers, legal, finance, and program teams
Track acquisition schedules, risks, and dependencies
Provide acquisition guidance to technical and program stakeholders
Lead acquisition strategy development for complex or high‑visibility procurements
Advise program leadership on acquisition approaches, contract structures, and risk mitigation
Oversee development and review of all acquisition documentation for FAR compliance
Support or advise on source selection planning and execution
Serve as senior liaison to contracting officers, legal counsel, and senior stakeholders
Identify acquisition risks, schedule impacts, and regulatory constraints
Mentor junior and mid‑level acquisition specialists
Support program reviews, audits, and acquisition governance activities