Senior Acquisition Specialist

KSA Integration

$120K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business/public administration, acquisition management, or related field; advanced degree preferred
  • 8-10 years of DoD acquisition experience, especially in SOW/PWS development for facilities, construction, or engineering
  • In-depth knowledge of FARs, DFARS, and DoD acquisition policy
  • Strong technical writing, editing, and stakeholder communication skills
  • Active Secret clearance required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC)

Responsibilities

  • Draft and review complex SOWs/PWSs for various projects while coordinating with engineering and program management teams
  • Ensure all documentation complies with FAR/DFARS and MCICOM standards through rigorous quality control
  • Act as the main Government contact for acquisition documentation coordination and status updates
  • Mentor mid-level writers and manage workload distribution to meet deadlines
  • Provide technical support for developing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE)

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage with significant company contribution
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Flexible work environment to promote work/life balance
  • 401K plan with company matching
  • Observed federal holidays off
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Annual career development process
Full Job Description
Position Overview: This position supports the Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) as a Senior Acquisition Specialist. In this role you will be the lead technical writer and quality control authority for the Facilities Directorate's Statement of Work (SOW) Writing Cell, responsible for producing and overseeing the development of SOW, Performance Work Statements (PWS), and pre-acquisition documentation in support of MCICOM GF facilities projects across the MILCON, FSRM, and demolition portfolios. You will interface directly with Government contracting and program personnel to ensure acquisition documents accurately reflect technical requirements and comply with FARs, DFARS, and DoW acquisition policy. This individual reviews all team deliverables before Government submission and manages workload distribution across the cell.

This Position is Contingent Upon Award

Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employee's premium paid by company, 25% towards dependents)
  • HSA / FSA Medical Plans
  • PTO
  • Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance
  • 401K with Company Match
  • Observes all federal holidays
  • Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Annual Career Development Process

Job Type: Full-time/Exempt

Location: MCB Quantico, VA

Anticipated Start Date: Upon Contract Award (Anticipated: Q4 2026)

Position Responsibilities:
  • Draft and quality-review complex SOWs/PWSs for MILCON, FSRM, and demolition projects. Coordinate with engineering, environmental, and program management teams to accurately capture and translate technical project requirements into acquisition-ready language
  • Provide quality control review of all cell outputs prior to Government submission, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and MCICOM writing standards
  • Serve as the primary Government point of contact for acquisition documentation status, priorities, and coordination
  • Mentor and guide mid-level writers; manage cell workload distribution to meet monthly delivery targets
  • Support cost estimating team with technical inputs for Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) development as required


Requirements

Position Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, acquisition management, or related field; advanced degree preferred
  • Minimum 8-10 years of DoW acquisition experience with demonstrated expertise in SOW/PWS development for facilities, construction, or engineering programs
  • In-depth knowledge of FARs, DFARS, and DoW acquisition policy; familiarity with UFC standards and MILCON/FSRM program requirements
  • Strong technical writing, editing, and stakeholder communication skills
  • Active Secret clearance required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Common Access Card (CAC); active Secret clearance (or interim Secret at minimum) required at start of performance and maintained for the duration of the contract

Preferred Skills/Experience:
  • DAWIA Level II/III certification in Contracting or Program Management, or equivalent DoD acquisition credential
  • 15 years of DoW acquisition experience with demonstrated expertise in SOW/PWS development for facilities, construction, or engineering programs

United States of America: $120,000 USD - $140,000 USD Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

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