Senior Acquisition Support Specialist

Overview The Acquisition Support Specialist provides professional acquisition, contract management, and administrative support to the MARAD Office of Acquisition. The role includes assisting with pre‑award planning, solicitation preparation, source selection, contract administration, and closeout activities in compliance with FAR, TAR, and agency policies.

Key Duties

Lead acquisition planning, market research, and procurement strategy.

Draft SOWs, SOOs, PWSs, IGCEs, solicitations, and award documents.

Conduct advanced cost/price analysis using Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and complex Excel functions.

Support formal source selections, evaluation documentation, and negotiation preparation.

Prepare modifications, option exercises, and contract closeout actions.

Train staff on PRISM, FPDS-NG, and SharePoint; generate acquisition data reports.

Assist with acquisition policy updates and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

5+ years Federal contracting experience.

FAC-C (Professional) / DAWIA III

required.

Expert knowledge of FAR, TAR, and federal procurement processes.

Strong analytical writing and advanced Excel skills.

NACI clearance and ability to work remotely.

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