Junior Acquisition Support Specialist

Overview

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