Senior Acquisition Support Specialist

Overview

The Acquisition Support Specialist provides professional acquisition, contract management, and administrative support to the MARAD Office of Acquisition. The role includes assisting with pre-award planning, solicitation preparation, source selection, contract administration, and closeout activities in compliance with FAR, TAR, and agency policies.

Key Duties:

• Lead acquisition planning, market research, and procurement strategy.

• Draft SOWs, SOOs, PWSs, IGCEs, solicitations, and award documents.

• Conduct advanced cost/price analysis using Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and complex Excel functions.

• Support formal source selections, evaluation documentation, and negotiation preparation.

• Prepare modifications, option exercises, and contract closeout actions.

• Train staff on PRISM, FPDS-NG, and SharePoint; generate acquisition data reports.

• Assist with acquisition policy updates and regulatory compliance.

Requirements:

• 5+ years Federal contracting experience.

• FAC-C (Professional) / DAWIA III required.

• Expert knowledge of FAR, TAR, and federal procurement processes.

• Strong analytical writing and advanced Excel skills.

• NACI clearance and ability to work remotely.