Acquisition Support Specialist

Markon is seeking a Acquisitions Support Specialist to support our NRO client from Chantilly, VA. The Acquisition and Contract Support Specialist will provide comprehensive acquisition and contracting expertise to support the program office in planning, coordinating, and executing acquisition strategies. This role is critical to ensuring that contracting activities comply with all legal and regulatory requirements while enabling the successful execution of mission objectives.

The specialist will work closely with program managers, systems engineers, and other stakeholders to streamline acquisition processes and provide oversight for contract execution.

• Acquisition Planning and Strategy
  • Develop, review, and manage acquisition documents, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
  • Advise on acquisition strategies, including IDIQ, OTA, and other contract types as appropriate.
  • Ensure compliance with agency-specific acquisition policies and federal regulations, including the FAR and DFARS.
• Contract Management and Support
  • Coordinate with government Contracting Officers to facilitate source selection processes, industry days, and contract award actions.
  • Provide technical and administrative support for acquisition activities, including reviewing and finalizing contract documents.
  • Track and monitor contract performance to ensure deliverables meet mission requirements.
• Stakeholder Coordination
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including program managers, engineers, and finance personnel, to align acquisition strategies with mission objectives.
  • Act as a liaison between government stakeholders and industry partners to clarify requirements and resolve acquisition-related issues.
• Compliance and Documentation
  • Maintain detailed and accurate records of all acquisition activities to ensure audit readiness.
  • Ensure that all processes adhere to agency-specific acquisition guidelines, with a focus on National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) policies.
• Risk Management
  • Identify and mitigate potential acquisition risks, including organizational conflicts of interest (OCI).
  • Provide recommendations to address challenges that arise during the acquisition lifecycle.

Required:

• An Active TS/SCI with a Counter-intelligence polygraph (preferrably with this client).
• Minimum 5 years of related experience, preferably in the Geospatial, SIGINT, or intelligence integration space.
• Familiarity with NRO-specific acquisition policies and procedures is highly desirable.
• Proven experience working on IDIQ, OTA, and other complex contract structures.
• Strong understanding of FAR, DFARS, and other relevant acquisition regulations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with senior government and industry personnel.

Preferred:

• Former Contracting Officer or similar role with hands-on experience managing government contracts.
• Knowledge of NGA acquisition processes in addition to NRO-specific knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with acquisition software tools and platforms.

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