Government Acquisition Specialist

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Florida, United States MITRE Full time

MITRE is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Government Acquisition Specialist to join our team.

In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting the acquisition lifecycle for various government programs. Your expertise in US government acquisition, procurement, and contracting processes will be essential to ensuring successful project execution.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert guidance on all aspects of the acquisition process, including planning, solicitation, evaluation, award, and administration of contracts.
  • Develop and execute acquisition strategies aligned with program objectives and budgetary constraints.
  • Collaborate closely with program managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of acquisition activities.
  • Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential vendors and assess their capabilities.
  • Prepare and review contract documents, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
  • Negotiate contract terms and conditions with vendors to achieve favorable outcomes for MITRE.
  • Monitor contract performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as business administration, law, or engineering.
  • Extensive experience working with US government acquisitions across the entire Acquisition Lifecycle.
  • Strong understanding of FAR/DFAR regulations and other applicable acquisition policies.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Top Secret Security Clearance and the ability to obtain SCI/CI designation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree and 10+ years of experience with US government acquisitions across the entire Acquisition Lifecycle.
  • Experience as a U.S. Government Contracting Officer or Contracting Specialist (FAC-C Level 2-3, DAWIA Level 2-3) or Program Office Procurement Officials (FAC-COR and FAC-P/PM Level 2-3, DAWIA Level 2-3).
  • Working knowledge and experience with US government acquisition, procurement, and contracting processes, policies, and procedures.
  • Ability to work as an independent performer, as part of a team, and as a team or project lead.
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in presenting complex analytical results both verbally and in writing.
  • Experience with classified acquisitions.


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