Job Title: Senior Acquisition Specialist

QED Systems, LLC, is currently recruiting a Senior Acquisition Specialist to join our team at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This position is contingent upon award of the PD SAI SETA Task Order.

Duties:
Prepare acquisition documents that reflect technical and operational requirements for Government approval. The documents include:Service contract approvals requests (SCAs)Performance Work Statements (PWSs)Statements of Work (SOWs)Statements of Objective (SOOs)Labor Category descriptionsJustification and Approval Documents (J&As)Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs)Acquisition Plans (APs) and Acquisition Strategies (ASs)Limited competition memos such as use of non-DoD contract vehicles, sole source justifications, and QASPs. Provide input in the proposal evaluation process.Support PD SAI in the post-award phase by preparing monthly status updates and funds expended to-date and variance analyses intended to highlight any significant issues requiring Government action.Facilitate the processing of contract invoices through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Enter data into portfolio management database application, review data for accuracy and provide reports that have been validated and corrected. Provide various acquisition support, including research of contracting types, program planning, tracking milestones, assisting lower-level Acquisition Specialists, and Federal Acquisition Regulation guidance.
Required Skills & Experience:
Detailed-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.A minimum of ten (10) years of related experience in developing supporting contract formation specialist functions as well as procurement documentation such as those listed above.
Required Clearance:
ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required. Degree Business or related field preferred. At least 24 business credits.A minimum of ten (10) years of related experience in developing supporting contract formation specialist functions as well as procurement documentation.Four (4) additional years of direct relevant technical experience may be substituted for education.DAWIA or FAC-C Level II or III preferred.
Travel:

Not more than 25% travel is expected for this position. Travel may include continental United States and outside continental United States locations.

Work Environment:

This position will be performed in various locations, including government offices, military bases and depots, warehouse/maintenance shops, and/or field environments that include extended periods outdoors.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands of this position include ability to:
Be independently mobile.Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as glasses/goggles (eyes), ear plugs/muffs (hearing), hard hats, and breathing respirators/masks.Operate powered vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, etc.Withstand exposure to noise from operating equipment.
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Flexibility around core hours. Travel may occur outside of normal core hours.

Additional Information:

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Actual assigned tasking will change with or without notice to best support client requirements.

Total Compensation:

QED offers a competitive compensation package for employees. Our total compensation package is value-based and negotiable depending upon the candidate’s specific skills and applicable relevant experience.

Benefits include:
Paid Time Off (PTO)11 Paid Holidays 401(k) Matching Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term DisabilityProfessional Growth Opportunities Additional Benefits
Estimated Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $155,000.00, annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. This represents the typical range for fully qualified candidates for this position based on experience, geographic location, and other factors. The final offer amount may vary.

QED Systems, LLC provides equal employment opportunities for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, creed, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, non-disqualifying disability, or any other protected class.

QED Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V