Acquisition Specialist

CTEC is a leading technology firm that provides modernization, digital transformation, and application development services to the U.S. Federal Government. Headquartered in McLean, VA, CTEC has over 300 team members working on mission-critical systems and projects for agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of Personnel Management. The work we do effects millions of U.S. citizens daily as they interact with the systems we build. Our best-in-class commercial solutions, modified for our customers’ bespoke mission requirements, are enabling this future every day.

The Company has experienced rapid growth over the past 3 years and recently received a strategic investment from Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE: MAIN). In addition to our recent growth in Federal Civilian agencies, we are seeking to expand our capabilities in cloud development and footprint in national-security focused agencies within the Department of Defense and U.S. Intelligence Community.

Position Summary
CTEC is seeking an experienced Acquisition Specialist to provide dedicated federal acquisition and contract management support. The Acquisition Specialist will provide hands-on support throughout the federal acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition planning, market research, solicitation development, evaluation support, award documentation, post-award administration, reporting, and electronic procurement file maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of federal acquisition processes and experience working with program managers, contracting officers, technical personnel, and vendors to support compliant and timely acquisition activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide acquisition and contract management support throughout the federal acquisition lifecycle.
• Support acquisition planning, requirements development, market research, solicitation preparation, evaluation activities, and contract award processes.
  Develop, review, and refine Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), and other acquisition-related documents.
• Assist with preparation of acquisition strategies, market research reports, Justification & Approval (J&A) documents, Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), and other required acquisition documentation.
• Support development and review of solicitation packages to ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and applicable federal acquisition policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, technical personnel, and vendors to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and support acquisition milestones.
• Track acquisition schedules, milestones, deliverables, and required documentation.
• Maintain accurate electronic procurement and contract files in accordance with applicable federal policies and procedures.