Acquisition Specialists help organizations identify, evaluate, negotiate, and complete purchases, investments, or strategic transactions. Depending on the employer, the role may focus on corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, procurement, or business growth. Browse vetted Acquisition Specialist opportunities on Ladders, where jobs are designed for experienced professionals and pay $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by industry and transaction type. Acquisition Specialists may research markets and potential targets, assess financial and operational information, build valuation models, coordinate due diligence, prepare recommendations, and support negotiations and deal execution. They often work with executives, finance teams, legal counsel, brokers, and other stakeholders to help ensure that acquisitions align with organizational goals.
Employers commonly look for strong analytical, financial, communication, and project-management skills. Relevant experience may include financial modeling, valuation, market research, contract review, negotiation, and due diligence. Many positions favor candidates with a bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, real estate, or a related field; some senior roles may prefer an MBA or specialized credentials. Requirements depend on the employer and the type of acquisition work.
Acquisition Specialists can build careers in corporate development, investment analysis, real estate, strategic sourcing, or business development. With experience, professionals may progress into roles such as Acquisitions Manager, Director of Corporate Development, or Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions. Compensation and advancement depend on factors such as industry, transaction experience, location, and scope of responsibility.
Search Acquisition Specialist jobs on Ladders to discover vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Explore roles by industry, location, and experience level to find positions that match your background and career goals.
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Deliver exceptional procurement leadership and optimize supply chain performance through direct management of procurement professionals and strategic relationships, ensuring compliance and supporting...
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Join a key role in strengthening security for a large DoD program through optimal identity lifecycle management, advanced IAM technologies, and Zero Trust implementation, ensuring compliance and enhan...
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Account Executive - Space (FedS171B)
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Join a team that's transforming the Space ecosystem by driving strategic acquisition efforts. You'll lead capture initiatives, engage stakeholders, and develop win strategies that bolster national sec...
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Tendering and Proposal Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform customer requirements into competitive proposals, ensuring compliance and enhancing business growth through strategic insights and efficient proces...
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Tendering and Proposal Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by ensuring compliance and driving tender excellence. Collaborate across teams to analyze requirements, prepare competitive bids, and engage with customers, all while contributing...
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$135K - $150K *
Lead the charge in enhancing cybersecurity operations by managing incident response, mentoring SOC analysts, and developing processes to effectively identify and mitigate threats in a 24/7 Security Op...
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$158K - $238K *
Redefine your impact by partnering across all business units and managing day-to-day legal matters. Drive compliance initiatives, support the General Counsel, and lead legal operations within a dynami...
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$120K - $160K *
Unlock potential by leading complex federal contract negotiations and management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and driving strategic solutions to support business growt...
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Oversee large-scale Federal contracts, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment. Leverage expertise in negotiation and federal regulations to enhance program execution, drive business growth, and e...
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Accelerate revenue growth by managing key customer accounts and identifying new business opportunities. Build strong relationships and deliver tailored solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and s...
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Join a team that's focused on acquiring and growing strategic partnerships. Drive high performance in a customer-centric environment, achieving revenue targets while utilizing sales technology to enha...
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Director of Contracts - Remote U.S.
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Champion the negotiation and management of complex Government and Commercial contracts. Oversee all contract phases, ensuring compliance and risk management while collaborating across departments to d...
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$110K - $130K *
Join us to design and oversee the quality assurance framework for our AI platform. You'll implement automated testing, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain high-q...
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Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic team to drive channel partnerships, transforming opportunities into revenue-generating relationships across diverse verticals in a fast-growing ecosystem...
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Elevate your career by winning new municipal utility accounts and shaping RFPs early. Collaborate with various stakeholders and leverage innovative AI tools to streamline proposal processes while ment...
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$150K - $165K *
Engage clients by driving revenue through consultative sales, building strong relationships with law firms and corporations. Leverage industry insights to anticipate needs and deliver tailored solutio...
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Join a team that's driving complex real estate transactions, managing high-profile portfolios, and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions for corporate clients...
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Transform your career by managing program budgets, enhancing workflows, and ensuring financial accuracy. Collaborate across teams to drive efficiency and support sustainability initiatives in a dynami...
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Senior Lead, Partnerships (Acquisition)
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Drive innovative partnerships to acquire new clients through strategic campaigns and referrals. Manage end-to-end negotiations and activate cross-functional collaborations to enhance customer acquisit...
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Unlock potential by managing and optimizing project-level agreements, ensuring compliance and efficiency in contracting processes while supporting global operations and client needs in a dynamic legal...
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$111K - $206K *
Drive effective contract management by collaborating across functions to ensure compliance, negotiate terms, and support business objectives. Lead audits and training while maintaining strong relation...
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Empower your career by managing contracts from proposal to administration. Collaborate across functions to ensure compliance and build strong customer relationships while leading audits and training i...
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Innovate security operations by leading ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 initiatives. Drive risk management, incident readiness, and technical assurance while collaborating with engineering and legal teams to...
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Director, Business Development - Defense/Civil Space Market
$150K - $180K *
Shape the future of defense business development by leading strategic initiatives in the Defense Space Market. Drive growth opportunities with the U.S. Space Force, enhancing mission integration and c...
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Drive the design and implementation of AI-First operational environments, architecting resilient multi-cloud networks and building autonomous orchestration layers to enhance security and efficiency ac...
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What does an Acquisition Specialist do?
An Acquisition Specialist researches and evaluates potential purchases or strategic transactions, supports valuation and due diligence, and helps coordinate negotiations and deal completion. Duties vary across corporate, real estate, procurement, and other acquisition-focused roles.
What qualifications are needed for Acquisition Specialist jobs?
Employers often seek a relevant degree and experience in areas such as financial analysis, valuation, market research, negotiation, or due diligence. Requirements differ by industry and seniority, and some employers prefer an MBA or specialized credentials.
What skills are important for an Acquisition Specialist?
Useful skills include financial and data analysis, market research, clear communication, negotiation, project management, and the ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams.
What career paths can follow an Acquisition Specialist role?
Potential paths include Acquisitions Manager, corporate development leadership, real estate acquisitions, strategic sourcing, and mergers and acquisitions roles. Advancement depends on experience, performance, and industry.
Where can I find Acquisition Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search Acquisition Specialist listings and filter by factors such as location, industry, or experience level.