Business Operations Specialist / Acquisition Specialist Full-Time | Onsite/Hybrid | Federal Contract SupportWe are seeking an experienced Business Operations Specialist / Acquisition Specialist to support federal acquisition and program operations, onsite at a federal client location. This role requires strong knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to interpret and apply federal policies, regulations, and procedures.
Responsibilities- Support federal acquisition activities across the full lifecycle-from requirements development through contract closeout.
- Prepare, review, and track acquisition documents, reports, and deliverables.
- Apply federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures to daily work.
- Conduct data analysis, research, and reporting to support program and contract decisions.
- Maintain accurate records, trackers, and documentation using MS Excel and other project management tools.
- Interpret federal policy, regulations, and directives and apply them to acquisition and program tasks.
- Support business operations, process improvement, and compliance activities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree from an accredited higher education institution.
- FAC-C (Contracting) Level III certification and/or at least 5 years of recent experience providing federal acquisition support.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other reporting, database, or project-tracking tools.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle.
- Ability to interpret, apply, or develop federal acquisition and program management procedures, rules, and policies.
- Knowledge of:
- Federal Strategic Sourcing Vehicles
- Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time & Materials (T&M) contracts
- RFO structure and usage
- Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) requirements
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) credential.
- Familiarity with the competencies in the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK).
Preferred Skills (Not Required)- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent analytical and research abilities.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply federal policy, regulations, and directives to acquisition and program tasks.
