Mid-Level Acquisition Specialists
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Parra Consulting Group, Inc. .
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Summary
The specialist will independently manage pre-award and award acquisition support, including planning, source selection, and contract administration. They are also responsible for mentoring junior staff and advising program stakeholders on regulatory requirements and procurement strategies.
Job Description
Parra Consulting Group (PCG) is seeking Mid-Level Acquisition Specialists to support DOI IBC-AQD Mission Support Services. This position independently performs preaward and award acquisition support and plays a lead role in acquisition planning, source selection support, and contract administration across an assigned portfolio of actions.
This successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Independently develop and review acquisition planning packages, including SOWs/PWSs/SOOs, IGEs, and market research documentation.
- Draft and coordinate RFIs/RFPs and support source selection processes, including evaluation criteria and documentation.
- Perform price and cost analysis support in coordination with financial analysts.
- Administer assigned contracts and task orders, including modifications, invoice review, and closeout actions.
- Support compliance reviews, audits, and corrective action planning for assigned files.
- Advise program stakeholders on acquisition strategy, procurement timelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor junior acquisition staff and quality-check their work products.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of federal acquisition or contracts experience, or 8 years of directly relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust determination.
- S. citizenship required to support this federal contract.
Required Experience
- Demonstrated experience across multiple phases of the acquisition lifecycle (planning through closeout).
- Working knowledge of FAR/agency supplement requirements applicable to civilian acquisitions.
- Experience supporting source selection or evaluation panels.
- Strong analytical writing and briefing skills for acquisition documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience directly supporting a DOI, Interior Business Center, or other civilian shared-services acquisition organization.
- FAC-C Level I or II certification.
- Experience with commercial and IDIQ/task-order contract types.
- Familiarity with civilian agency financial or acquisition systems.
Why Join PCG
Parra Consulting Group offers a collaborative, mission-focused environment where your expertise directly supports federal customers. PCG provides competitive compensation, 100% employer-paid medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and a PTO plan to ensure professional growth and work-life balance.
As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company, Parra Consulting Group, Inc. has a mission is to provide Subject Matter Expertise to the Warfighter and Intelligence Community. These ties run deep in our DNA. We have over 15 -years of proven ability to Bridge Program Strategy & Mission Success. How do we do it?
In our program assessment and business area streamlining, we use experienced business area facilitators and analysts to develop process data and business models to facilitate discussion, and gather consensus building with stakeholders at all levels of the organization making current systems work better and last longer.
Core Competencies:
• Administrative & Human Resources Support Services
• Cyberspace Operations Support Services
• Emerging Technologies Support Services
• Engineering & Intelligence Support Services
• Mission & Technology Support Services
• Technical Advisory Support Services
Founded
2005
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Gaithersburg, MD
As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company, Parra Consulting Group, Inc. has a mission is to provide Subject Matter Expertise to the Warfighter and Intelligence Community. These ties run deep in our DNA. We have over 15 -years of proven ability to Bridge Program Strategy & Mission Success. How do we do it?
In our program assessment and business area streamlining, we use experienced business area facilitators and analysts to develop process data and business models to facilitate discussion, and gather consensus building with stakeholders at all levels of the organization making current systems work better and last longer.
Core Competencies:
• Administrative & Human Resources Support Services
• Cyberspace Operations Support Services
• Emerging Technologies Support Services
• Engineering & Intelligence Support Services
• Mission & Technology Support Services
• Technical Advisory Support Services
Founded
2005
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Gaithersburg, MD