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Accenture Federal Services

Federal Acquisition Strategist

Accenture Federal Services, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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At Accenture Federal Services, everything we do is focused on helping the United States federal government make our nation stronger, safer, and life better for people. With over 13,000 professionals worldwide, we combine technology and ingenuity to serve defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health clients.

Join Accenture Federal Services—part of the global Accenture organization—and work that matters in a collaborative community where you can grow, learn, and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training, and more.

Federal Acquisition Strategist Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for crafting acquisition strategies and building relationships within the federal marketplace? Do you have a knack for navigating acquisition complexities, especially within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)? If so, we want you on our team at Accenture Federal Services to make a real difference in the lives of our Veterans.

You Are:

Highly motivated, self‑starter who thrives on developing and executing acquisition strategies.

Significant experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and navigating the VA, possibly as a former Contracting Officer or Contracting Specialist.

Existing client relationships and deep understanding of the federal marketplace to provide valuable acquisition strategy supporting our clients and improving outcomes for Veterans.

The Work:

Develop and implement acquisition strategies that align with our mission and client needs, focusing on enhancing outcomes for Veterans.

Cultivate and strengthen client relationships, leveraging your expertise in acquisitions to drive outcomes, including supporting RFI and compliant RFP submissions.

Introduce innovative acquisition approaches and strategies to tailor our offerings and support existing programs.

Continuously learn and stay ahead of industry trends, building and maintaining relationships that benefit clients and the team, always with an eye on improving Veteran outcomes.

Here Is What You Need:

Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of equivalent industry experience.

Experience with federal acquisition processes, procedures, and laws—specifically, firsthand familiarity working with the VA.

Proven track record in acquisition strategy within the federal marketplace.

Skill in using formal acquisition processes and strategies.

Experience in Consulting Services, Business Process Outsourcing, or Information Technology solutions, with a solid understanding of competitive offerings.

Technology Acquisition Center (TAC) experience.

Bonus Points If You Have:

10+ years of industry experience and 5+ years of specific agency experience.

Ability to interface and negotiate with senior executives.

Previous experience conceptualizing, planning, and implementing new products or services for a large business entity.

Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Compensation

for this position varies by location. For the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland, the base pay range is $114,700—$221,100 USD.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of differences. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis protected by law.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities, committed to providing employment opportunities to veterans.

Requesting an Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired and require accommodation to perform essential functions, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.

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