Acquisitions and Sustainment Contracts Specialist

Acquisitions and Sustainment Contracts Specialist

The Opportunity:

As a sustainment acquisitions contracts specialist, you know that both sides of the acquisition and contracts lifecycle are pivotal to your clients’ missions. We’re looking for someone like you to be a liaison to the government. Bring your passion to support pre- and post-award federal contracts and improve the processes that defend our nation.

As a Sustainment Acquisitions Contracts Specialist at Booz Allen, you’ll work closely with our defense clients in support of the warfighter, aiding in the acquisition of all they need to ensure that their mission is our mission. This is an opportunity to impact our country’s defense acquisition and contract process. On our team, you’ll develop, implement, and control contractual, financial, and technical aspects of a project or program through designated phases of the acquisition cycle.

You’ll develop the management and acquisition strategy for assigned projects or programs within cost, schedule, and performance baselines as directed by the Program Director. You’ll organize, direct, and coordinate activities of functional specialists, including contracting, engineering, manufacturing, program control, configuration or data management, testing, and logistics. From creating and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders to obtaining concurrence, you’ll deliver meaningful acquisition support.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with program integration and logistics planning of Major Defense Acquisition Programs, including space, ground, software, or hardware systems

• 5+ years of experience with DoD Acquisition Program Management, Acquisition Planning, Sustainment Infrastructure, and Organizational Planning

• Experience with acquisition management support, including developing and coordinating briefings, developing PWS/SOW/CDRL documents, performing and documenting market research, developing acquisition strategy documents, and performing technical evaluations

• Experience navigating staff coordination for acquisition activities

• Knowledge of the execution processes unique to the sustainment and logistics organization

• Knowledge of contracting strategies, contract types, Justification and Authorization (JA), Interim Contractor Support (ICS), and organic support attributes

• Ability to demonstrate a dynamic work ethic and be highly motivated to contribute to the DoD mission

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience performing systems engineering, integration, and test on space-based remote sensing systems, including SBIRS, Next Generation OPIR, FORGE, STSS, HBTSS, DMSP, WSF-M, and EWS

• Experience with OTA

• Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2

• Knowledge of DoD 5000.01 or 5000.02

• Knowledge of DoD 5000.87 and the Software Acquisition Pathway

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies

• Ability to lead IPTs, WGs, PSRs, PMR, and other Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM)

• TS/SCI clearance

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, or CS

• PMP Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.