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Acquisition Analyst

ID
2024-20611
Category
Program/Project Management
Location : Location
US-MD-Aberdeen
Minimum Clearance Required
Secret
Travel Requirement
N/A

Overview

ACQUISITION SPECIALIST (CCDC):

 

Bowhead seeks an Acquisition Specialist to support the Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Chemical Biological Center in Edgewood, MD. The Acquisition Specialist will provide basic professional and technical services as needed in support of the Government’s acquisition planning process. This may include, but is not limited to, assisting DEVCOM CBC personnel with researching strategies employed by similar acquisitions across other Federal Government agencies and industry.

Responsibilities

  • Provide basic guidance and technical assistance in planning and developing specifications, descriptions, and performance work statements
  • Responsible for preparing a wide variety of pre-award requirement documentation for either a “new start” effort or for “modifying” an existing effort
  • Research inputs for and assist in the preparation of pre-award requirement documentation. Documents include, but are not limited to: Market Research, which can include independent research, market surveys and questionnaires; Requests for Information and Sources Sought notices; Statements of Work; Statement of Objectives; Performance Work Statements; Service Acquisition Strategy; Acquisition Plan; Justification and Analysis for Other Than Full and Open Competition; Determination and Findings for the Economy Act; Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans evaluation procedures, and technical evaluation factors/criteria
  • Coordinate/facilitate collection of documentation required for funding requests, and coordinate/facilitate collection of documentation required for the acquisition of services and supplies. Documents include but are not limited to: Statements of Work; Statement of Objectives; Performance Work Statements; Service Acquisition Strategy; Acquisition Plan; Justification and Analysis for Other Than Full and Open Competition; Determination and Findings for the Economy Act; Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans evaluation procedures, and technical evaluation factors/criteria
  • Provide assistance to Government CORs with the following: reviewing contractor performance in compliance with contract terms and conditions; monitoring funding levels and periods of performance; investigating contract discrepancies; tracking completion and receipt of deliverables; assisting with data gathering for task order and contract close-out; conducting research and providing technical guidance on a variety of regulations and procedures including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and, Defense Grant and Agreement Regulatory System (DGARS)
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • 1 to 3 years of experience Acquisition Documentation Processing Support and Contract Administration Support
  • Able to communicate effectively with researchers, scientists and other subject matter experts and turn their needs into requirements/acquisition packages / actionable format
  • Attention to detail
  • Technical writing experience (preferred)
  • R&D Background (preferred)

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
  • Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must have an active security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

 

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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