Acquisition Specialist - USCG

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The Acquisition Specialist-I provides direct acquisition and administrative support to the U.S. Coast Guard CG‑SID team in support of acquisition documentation, coordination, and recurring governance activities. This role supports Government execution of acquisition‑related functions by developing, validating, organizing, and maintaining key acquisition artifacts; supporting reviews and compliance checks; and delivering high‑quality documentation support aligned to established schedules and performance standards.

The Acquisition Specialist-I contributes to successful execution of PWS Tasks, including ad hoc document reviews, recurring report production, acquisition process support, and meeting logistics/minutes/action tracking for CG‑SID governance activities.

Location: Onsite / Hybrid – U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (USCG HQ)

Address: 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20593

Hours: 08:00 – 16:00, Monday through Friday (with flexibility to support mission needs)

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain DHS/USCG Public Trust / Suitability

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen (required)

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Client: U.S. Coast Guard – Office of Acquisition Support and Systems Engineering Policy (CG‑SID‑9)

• Professionally formatted acquisition and program documents ready for Government review
• Accurate recurring reports and consolidated tracking products
• Timely meeting minutes, action trackers, and follow‑up documentation
• Well‑organized documentation structures supporting accessibility and compliance
• Clear communication and responsiveness to Government timelines and priorities

Reviews Government‑provided acquisition documentation (e.g., memos, technical packages, market research inputs, templates, draft narratives) for:

• Completeness and internal consistency
• Formatting, grammar, clarity, and professional presentation
• Alignment with stated objectives, schedules, and governance expectations
• Assists Government personnel with compiling, improving, and organizing acquisition‑related files for internal review and leadership approval.
• Coordinates minor edits and reformatting updates in accordance with USCG/CG‑SID style conventions and templates.
• Tracks document status and versioning, ensuring appropriate naming conventions and directory placement.

• Supports development of recurring CG‑SID reports and deliverables, such as:
  • Tracking logs and milestone updates
  • Requirement/need updates (as directed)
  • Acquisition activity status summaries
  • Document review trackers and action item logs
• Consolidates inputs from multiple sources (Government staff, internal trackers, external reference files) into standardized report formats.
• Performs quality control checks to validate accuracy, formatting consistency, and completeness before submission.
• Ensures recurring deliverables are produced on time and reflect the latest available information.

• Assists Government with research and documentation support for acquisition policy/process references and related internal guidance materials.
• Helps produce and update process artifacts that may include:
• Checklists
• Templates
• Process guides
• Reference materials supporting consistent execution
• Supports Government staff with documenting repeatable processes and capturing workflow steps for continuity and knowledge transfer.

• Provides administrative and documentation support for governance and programmatic meetings as directed, including:
  • Scheduling support and calendar coordination
  • Agenda preparation and distribution
  • Creation of meeting read‑ahead packets and supporting materials
  • Meeting minutes capture and distribution
  • Action item documentation and follow‑up tracking
• Maintains a running log of action items, decisions, and required follow‑ups to support execution and…