Junior Acquisition Support Specialist

Acquisition Support Specialist

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:

• Assist with acquisition planning, market research, and requirements documentation.
• Support drafting of SOWs, PWSs, IGCEs, solicitations, and contract files.
• Perform price analysis and Excel-based data review (Pivot Tables, lookup formulas).
• Support source selection documentation and evaluation preparation.
• Assist with contract modifications, COR letters, award documents, and closeout.
• Maintain data in PRISM, FPDS-NG, and SharePoint; prepare routine reports.
• Support compliance with acquisition policy and regulatory updates.

Requirements:

• 5+ years Federal contracting experience.
• FAC-C (Professional) / DAWIA III required.
• Solid knowledge of FAR and contracting methods.
• Strong writing, organization, and Excel skills