Acquisition Specialists

Integrated Federal Solutions (IFS) is currently seeking Acquisition Specialists to support our client in Huntsville, AL.

We are still actively recruiting and hiring during the COVID-19 crisis. We have put special policies in place for the hiring process.

Candidates will serve as acquisition (Pre-award and Post-award as well as Policy) support experts to a Government-led procurement team.

Clearance: SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE HIGHLY PREFERRED.

Minimum Requirements:

• 4 + years of experience providing pre and post award acquisition support to the Federal Government
• Experience conducting negotiations during the procurement process; experience performing post-award functions and price/cost analysis.
• Experience with fixed-price, cost-reimbursement, or a combination of contracting methods.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or four (4) additional years of experience in Federal Contracting than minimum requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Business, Government Contracting
• FAC-C, DAWIA, and/or CFCM Certifications
• Experience as a federal warranted Contracting Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Federal client with Pre and Post award procurements/acquisitions.
• Assist with development of acquisition packages/documents (RFPs, SOWs/PWSs, IGCEs, J&A, SSEP, Market Research, etc.); review of these documents for quality, clarity, and adherence to applicable regulations (FAR, agency regulations, etc.) and recommendation of revisions.
• Provide advice and recommendations for all elements in acquisition plans, including approaches, options, strategies, risks, contracting methods, competition) sources, cost estimates, milestone schedule, etc.
• Conduct research of available suppliers and compare the services and costs of obtaining support from the different providers. Determine applicability of the Economy Act.
• Must be able to independently develop written acquisition 'plans; Economy Act, and other related documentation for review and signature by the responsible Government Contracting Officer.
• Provide guidance to contracting staff on conducting market research to identify potential sources and contract vehicles. Prepare written documentation of market research. Support program offices in documenting small business capability analysis.
• Prepare Source Selection Plans.
• Prepare Request for Quotes (RFQs, Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Combined Synopsis/solicitations. Assure the solicitation includes all appropriate solicitation terms and conditions.
• Work with evaluators and Contracting Officer (CO) to identify pre-negotiation objectives and assist the CO with discussions with Offerors. Prepare final contract award documents for signature by the CO and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) designation letters.
• Develop and/or train other contracting specialists in the performance of all pre-award contracting functions that require the use of fixed-price (primarily), cost-reimbursement, or a combination of contract methods and types to procure large, highly complex/high dollar projects, programs, or services where little or no contractual precedent exists

Compensation & Benefits

We provide a highly competitive compensation package including 401(k) matching, generous paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, short and long term disability, and life insurance, among other benefits.

PLEASE STATE YOUR SALARY REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION.

As required by Presidential Executive Order 14043 on September 9, 2021, all employees of a covered federal government contractor must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances. If an applicant is invited to join our team, they are required to submit proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, at the time of employment. Alternatively, the selected candidate may request to be granted a medical accommodation or religious exemption.

Equal Opportunity

IFS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

IFS will take affirmative action to employ qualified employees and applicants who are disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

Regarding any position for which an applicant for employment is qualified, IFS will not discriminate against any applicant because of physical or mental disability. IFS will take affirmative action to employ qualified individuals with disabilities without discrimination based upon their physical or mental disability.