Quality Support
Acquisition Specialist - Washington, D.C.
Quality Support, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
QSI is seeking an Acquisition Specialist to support our government client in Washington, D.C. The Acquisition Specialist provides support to the Government staff in developing and implementing an effective and efficient procurement strategy, enhancing VO's capability to implement and administer contract and Interagency Agreement (IAA) requirements and documentation for the Visa Office.
You must have an active Secret security clearance.
Location
Washington, D.C.
Level/Salary Range
$90k - $110k
HR Contact
Subrina Miles
Job Category
Exempt
Security Clearance Required
Secret (may require a Top-Secret)
Position Type
Full-time
Duties/Requirements/Qualifications
Qualifications:
Possess thorough knowledge of federal acquisition principles and contracting lawExperience advising management on federal acquisition related subjects and liaising with contracting officesExperience with pre and post award acquisition support functionsAbility to interpret and apply complex regulatory materialAnticipated Duties/Tasks:
The Acquisition Specialist shall perform all duties required including, the following:
Provide expert advice on acquisition policies, regulations and procedures to the Acquisition Team, Contracting Officer (CO), COR, Project Managers and other DOS Management;Utilize DOS systems including, but not limited to, ARIBA, ILMS, GFMS, and GSD Tracker to enter and retrieve data with the permission of the Government;Other duties as assigned.Limited Pre-Award Acquisition Support (Administration)
Provides advisory assistance to the Technical Evaluation Team (TET) to include participating as an advisor and non-voting member on the TET and assisting in the preparation of the TET report;Assist in drafting Statements of Work and other procurement-related documentsConducts market research for procurements other than PSS.Post Award Acquisition Support (Administration)
General acquisition-related activities, including but not limited to the following:
Transition oversightProtest supportCongressional inquiriesPreparing and executing procurement requestsPreparing modificationsMonitor burn ratesAssist CORs with contract guidanceMaintain contract files electronically via SharePointContract briefingsPeriodic meetings with internal and external stake holdersAssist the DOS in performing quality assurance surveillance functions and support the COR, as required, by providing advice, recommendations, and documentationAssist with contract close outsAssist with unliquidated obligation tracking and preparation for de- obligationTraining staff on best Procurement PracticesPreparing for CPARS evaluations
Maintain a centralized file of all appropriate and required COR actions and agreements;Assist with the preparation of periodic COR reports for each supported contract, and generates special reports, including IAAs, when necessary;Assists with the preparation of COR reports for VO contracts, and generates reports;Maintains a centralized file of all appropriate and required acquisition documents;Compliance (Oversight and Best Practices)
Assists with the planning and development of acquisition-based guides, templates, and instructions on preparing required contracting documents as needed;Assist with Developing procurement SOPs;Maintaining/updating VO Intranet SharePoint site for Procurement Information (Templates, POC's, SOP's);Maintain Contract Log for VO Contracts;Advising on Policy changes;Conduct analytical studies on best procurement practices;Contract file reviews;Site visits for contract compliance and analytical studies.Education / Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree (advanced degree preferred), and/or;Three (3) years of general office experienceThree (3) years of experience with federal acquisition with direct knowledge and understanding of contract regulationsThree (3) years of demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing in an office environmentThree (3) years of developing, integrating, and implementing acquisition solutions for diverse, highly complex requirements across multiple areas and disciplines
You must have an active Secret security clearance.
Location
Washington, D.C.
Level/Salary Range
$90k - $110k
HR Contact
Subrina Miles
Job Category
Exempt
Security Clearance Required
Secret (may require a Top-Secret)
Position Type
Full-time
Duties/Requirements/Qualifications
Qualifications:
Possess thorough knowledge of federal acquisition principles and contracting lawExperience advising management on federal acquisition related subjects and liaising with contracting officesExperience with pre and post award acquisition support functionsAbility to interpret and apply complex regulatory materialAnticipated Duties/Tasks:
The Acquisition Specialist shall perform all duties required including, the following:
Provide expert advice on acquisition policies, regulations and procedures to the Acquisition Team, Contracting Officer (CO), COR, Project Managers and other DOS Management;Utilize DOS systems including, but not limited to, ARIBA, ILMS, GFMS, and GSD Tracker to enter and retrieve data with the permission of the Government;Other duties as assigned.Limited Pre-Award Acquisition Support (Administration)
Provides advisory assistance to the Technical Evaluation Team (TET) to include participating as an advisor and non-voting member on the TET and assisting in the preparation of the TET report;Assist in drafting Statements of Work and other procurement-related documentsConducts market research for procurements other than PSS.Post Award Acquisition Support (Administration)
General acquisition-related activities, including but not limited to the following:
Transition oversightProtest supportCongressional inquiriesPreparing and executing procurement requestsPreparing modificationsMonitor burn ratesAssist CORs with contract guidanceMaintain contract files electronically via SharePointContract briefingsPeriodic meetings with internal and external stake holdersAssist the DOS in performing quality assurance surveillance functions and support the COR, as required, by providing advice, recommendations, and documentationAssist with contract close outsAssist with unliquidated obligation tracking and preparation for de- obligationTraining staff on best Procurement PracticesPreparing for CPARS evaluations
Maintain a centralized file of all appropriate and required COR actions and agreements;Assist with the preparation of periodic COR reports for each supported contract, and generates special reports, including IAAs, when necessary;Assists with the preparation of COR reports for VO contracts, and generates reports;Maintains a centralized file of all appropriate and required acquisition documents;Compliance (Oversight and Best Practices)
Assists with the planning and development of acquisition-based guides, templates, and instructions on preparing required contracting documents as needed;Assist with Developing procurement SOPs;Maintaining/updating VO Intranet SharePoint site for Procurement Information (Templates, POC's, SOP's);Maintain Contract Log for VO Contracts;Advising on Policy changes;Conduct analytical studies on best procurement practices;Contract file reviews;Site visits for contract compliance and analytical studies.Education / Experience Required
Bachelor's Degree (advanced degree preferred), and/or;Three (3) years of general office experienceThree (3) years of experience with federal acquisition with direct knowledge and understanding of contract regulationsThree (3) years of demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing in an office environmentThree (3) years of developing, integrating, and implementing acquisition solutions for diverse, highly complex requirements across multiple areas and disciplines