Acquisition Specialist III

Summary

Overview

VTG is looking for a Senior Acquisition Specialist in Chantilly, VA that provides expert-level acquisition leadership, advising government and program leadership on acquisition strategy, compliance, and execution across complex procurements.

What will you do?

• 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

Do you have what it takes?

• TS/SCI with Poly Required
• 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
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting IC, DoD, or DOJ mission programs, DAWIA Level III or equivalent certification, Experience supporting multiple contract vehicles and acquisition portfolios

Job Description

Overview

VTG is looking for a Senior Acquisition Specialist in Chantilly, VA that provides expert-level acquisition leadership, advising government and program leadership on acquisition strategy, compliance, and execution across complex procurements.

What will you do?

• 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

Do you have what it takes?

• TS/SCI with Poly Required
• 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
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting IC, DoD, or DOJ mission programs, DAWIA Level III or equivalent certification, Experience supporting multiple contract vehicles and acquisition portfolios