Acquisition Specialist

CTEC is seeking Acquisition Specialist to join our team. The Acquisition Specialist provides day-to-day acquisition and contracting support to CBP BEMSD program teams, assisting with acquisition documentation, procurement actions, contract administration, reporting, and coordination with government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Assist with acquisition planning, market research, requirements development, solicitations, evaluations, awards, modifications, and closeout; Prepare and maintain acquisition documentation, trackers, briefings, correspondence, and contract files; Support development and review of SOWs/PWSs, IGCEs, acquisition strategies, evaluation materials, and related procurement documents; Track procurement milestones, actions, deliverables, funding status, and outstanding issues; Assist with cost/price analysis, proposal reviews, invoice or funding documentation, and contractor performance monitoring; Coordinate with Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, CORs, program managers, technical teams, and other stakeholders; Conduct research and provide recommendations regarding acquisition requirements and applicable policies; Maintain accurate records and support audit/readiness activities

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with government, contractor, and technical stakeholders; Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint; 5+ years of federal acquisition, contracting, procurement, or related program-support experience; Working knowledge of FAR and federal acquisition processes; Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple acquisition actions simultaneously; Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain the required clearance; Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening

Nice to have

DHS/CBP acquisition experience; FAC-C, FAC-P, DAWIA, NCMA, or related certification; Experience supporting federal IT or systems acquisition programs; Experience with SharePoint, acquisition tracking tools, or contract management systems; Preferred Active CBP clearance; Bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, acquisition, or a related discipline preferred

Benefits

Paid vacation & Sick leave; Health insurance coverage; Career training; Performance bonus programs; 401K contribution & Employer Match; 11 Federal Holidays