Senior Acquisition Specialist – Management Analyst

GovCIO

. Develop procurement request packages and support end-to-end acquisition lifecycle activities, including planning, solicitation, award, administration, and closeout .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in government acquisitions and contract management, with a strong understanding of the acquisition lifecycle processes. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex projects, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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Government AcquisitionsContract ManagementProgram ManagementAnalytical Problem-SolvingCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Acquisition Lifecycle ManagementContract AdministrationRisk ManagementCompliance ReviewPerformance MonitoringProject DocumentationMetrics AnalysisSolicitation PlanningInvoice ReviewPost-Award Conference Support

Soft Skills

Organizational AbilitiesCollaborative Relationship BuildingFlexibilityLeadership in Fast-Paced EnvironmentsCreative Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeDHS Clearance Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Law Enforcement EnvironmentFederal ContractingCustomer Delivery EnvironmentsAcquisition Performance MetricsCross-Functional Team Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop procurement request packages and support end-to-end acquisition lifecycle activities, including planning, solicitation, award, administration, and closeout
Provide program management support for acquisition management reviews, assessments, and analyses at the program level
Collaborate with Contracting Officers, Contracting Officer’s Representatives, program offices, and cross-functional teams
Monitor acquisition performance using metrics and recommend process improvements
Provide contract administration support, including invoice review, post-award conference support, contract file documentation, and correspondence
Direct core acquisition functions, including program baseline support, acquisition risk management, and comprehensive acquisition planning
Review project deliverables and artifacts for compliance and quality standards
Develop, gather, and disseminate information and documentation among business and technical customers
Establish and execute project communication plans
Translate complex issues from multiple information sources into clear, compelling, concise, and well-written narratives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree (or commensurate experience)
12+ years of experience in dynamic customer delivery environments (2 years of experience may be removed for a master’s degree)
Direct experience in government acquisitions and/or contract management functions in a law enforcement-specific environment
Ability to attain and maintain DHS clearance (US citizenship required)
Direct experience as a federal contracting officer
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong understanding of government acquisition lifecycle processes and documentation
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
Ability to lead in an extremely fast-paced environment
Ability to foster collaborative relationships with other teams and external stakeholders
Flexibility to change direction on short notice while tracking and executing tasks in progress
Ability to think outside the box while communicating or dealing with a variety of situations