Summary
Acquisition Specialist / Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME)
We are seeking an experienced Acquisition Specialist / Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the Functional Lead supporting federal acquisition activities. The ideal candidate will have strong federal contracting and procurement experience, a thorough understanding of the contract file lifecycle, and the ability to provide strategic, business, and technical guidance throughout the acquisition process.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Acquisition Functional Lead/SME for federal acquisition and contracting activities.
- Provide subject matter expertise on federal acquisition principles, policies, and procedures.
- Manage and support the contract filing process and contract file lifecycle, including required documentation.
- Review and maintain contract files to ensure required acquisition documentation is complete and properly organized.
- Provide strategic direction and recommendations to advance acquisition-related projects.
- Support acquisition planning, procurement management, contract administration, and related activities.
- Provide business, technical, product, and acquisition-related guidance to project stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain acquisition documentation, reports, procedures, and other project deliverables.
- Apply knowledge comparable to Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) competencies.
- Collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders to identify acquisition requirements, resolve issues, and support project objectives.
- Provide critical acquisition services and guidance throughout the contract lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- At least 6 years of federal acquisition/contracting experience.
- Demonstrated experience in government acquisition or procurement management.
- Strong understanding of federal acquisition and contracting principles.
- Knowledge of the contract file lifecycle, contract filing processes, and documentation required for a complete contract file.
- Experience providing strategic direction, acquisition guidance, documentation, and related support for government projects.
- Knowledge and competencies comparable to those associated with FAC-C certification, through relevant training, education, or professional experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with government customers, acquisition professionals, project teams, and other stakeholders.
Job Description
Acquisition Specialist / Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME)
We are seeking an experienced Acquisition Specialist / Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the Functional Lead supporting federal acquisition activities. The ideal candidate will have strong federal contracting and procurement experience, a thorough understanding of the contract file lifecycle, and the ability to provide strategic, business, and technical guidance throughout the acquisition process.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Acquisition Functional Lead/SME for federal acquisition and contracting activities.
- Provide subject matter expertise on federal acquisition principles, policies, and procedures.
- Manage and support the contract filing process and contract file lifecycle, including required documentation.
- Review and maintain contract files to ensure required acquisition documentation is complete and properly organized.
- Provide strategic direction and recommendations to advance acquisition-related projects.
- Support acquisition planning, procurement management, contract administration, and related activities.
- Provide business, technical, product, and acquisition-related guidance to project stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain acquisition documentation, reports, procedures, and other project deliverables.
- Apply knowledge comparable to Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) competencies.
- Collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders to identify acquisition requirements, resolve issues, and support project objectives.
- Provide critical acquisition services and guidance throughout the contract lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- At least 6 years of federal acquisition/contracting experience.
- Demonstrated experience in government acquisition or procurement management.
- Strong understanding of federal acquisition and contracting principles.
- Knowledge of the contract file lifecycle, contract filing processes, and documentation required for a complete contract file.
- Experience providing strategic direction, acquisition guidance, documentation, and related support for government projects.
- Knowledge and competencies comparable to those associated with FAC-C certification, through relevant training, education, or professional experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with government customers, acquisition professionals, project teams, and other stakeholders.
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