Senior Acquisition Specialist -Secret/Top Secret Clearance at Metric5 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Job Description:

As a Senior Acquisition Specialist at Metric5 you will provide acquisition support to a major U.S. Army command to deliver full spectrum IT commodities and services for a globally connected Army that offers Soldiers, Commanders and supporting organizations the ability to access, process and act upon information anytime, anywhere across a Joint Information Environment.

Program Mission:

The project you will be working is to assist a DoD U.S. Army command with acquiring and managing IT commodities and services. You will work directly with the stakeholders to elicit requirements and ensure that the contracts are awarded on time and within budget.

Skills & Requirements

What we'd like to see...

• Have an understanding and experience with large, complex Government IT projects and organizations. Works both procedural and technical aspects involving methods, procedures, principles, theories, and techniques used in the acquisition program area.
• Supports Government PM and technical experts on contractual matters based on a working knowledge of acquisition regulations and policy.
• Knowledge and experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
• Experience with conducting cost/price analysis on vendor proposals
• Experience with building Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) to support acquisition packages for IT commodities and services.
• Reviews documents for appropriate contract type, pricing provisions, selection of source, acquisition method, D&Fs, documentation, clarity of contract terms, propriety of cited funds and need for issuance of un-priced contractual documents. Locates and corrects document errors.
• Understands pre-award and post-award procedures to plan and conduct the contracting process from the description of the requirements through contract delivery.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Desired Skills:

• DoD experience either as a support contractor or as an 1102 (Army experience preferred)
• Former Government Contracting Officer or Contracting Specialist

Years of Experience: 8+ years of experience or more

Education: Bachelor's degree

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required, and at least a DoD Secret Level Clearance

Location: Onsite every Wednesday in Fort Belvoir, VA and remote the rest of the week.

Annual Salary: $135,000 - $155,00

About Metric5
Metric5 is a small business with big company benefits. We have a passionate team of smart, fun-
caring professionals, and we are here for the long haul. Join our growing team in a business
where your contributions make an enormous impact. Our organization offers a comprehensive
employee benefits package, continuous professional development, with a best in class company
culture that is enjoyable to work in and supports the growth of each of our professionals.
Our benefits include:
- Health & Dental Insurance with 100% of individual coverage paid for by the company
- Vision Insurance
- Life & Short Term Disability Insurance
- 401K with company match (employees are immediately vested)
- Paid Vacation
- 9 Paid Holidays per year (plus 2 paid floating holidays)
- Parental Leave
- Employee Bonuses
- Professional Development Reimbursement Program
- Tuition Assistance Program
Metric5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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