Acquisition Support Specialist presso Ignite Digital Services

Ignite Digital Services seeking a highly motivated Acquisition and Procurement Analyst to support the planning, development, monitoring, and execution of procurement and contractual documentation in alignment with NIWC Atlantic Shore C4I Integration Division processes and federal acquisition regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in acquisition planning, procurement lifecycle support, documentation review, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, and a commitment to ensuring timely and accurate execution of procurement activities.

Responsibilities
• Procurement & Documentation Support
o Analyze, evaluate, and provide recommendations for procurement and contractual documentation.
o Collect and assemble procurement requirements packages, verify funding availability, and submit procurement requests.
o Support government staff in validating Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs) for accuracy and alignment with PWS requirements.
• Purchase Request (PR) Processing
o Adhere to NIWC Atlantic Purchase Request (PR) processes, policies, and guidance.
o Create and enter PR packages into IS/IT systems (e.g., NERP, AMS).
o Monitor and communicate PR progress from planning through award, using NERP/AMS reports, data stores, and stakeholder coordination.
o Support PR/task/delivery order closeout and ensure compliance with funding guidance, including Urgency, Severability, FOE, J&A, TBC, and IT directives.
• Lifecycle Cost Planning & Tracking
o Assist in planning and tracking full life cycle procurement costs.
o Support PR creators in managing WBS, Sales Order line items, NWAs, and related funding for material purchases, service center fees, and storage.
o Track PRs in NERP and the Accountable Property System of Record (APSR).
• Source Selection Support
o Provide administrative and analytical support to Source Selection Evaluation Boards (SSEBs).
o Develop, edit, and manage SSEB documentation in compliance with source selection schedules, procedures, and SSP requirements.
o Protect source selection information, adhere to NDA and Conflict of Interest requirements, and coordinate NDA reviews with the Contracts and Legal departments.
o Support development and refinement of Performance Work Statements (PWS).
o Collaborate with technical teams, contracts, and legal staff to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with approved formats.

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Acquisition, Contract Management, Finance, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in federal procurement, acquisitions, or contract administration.
• Familiarity with NIWC Atlantic processes and systems (NERP, AMS, APSR).
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and DoD acquisition policies.
• Experience supporting PR creation, lifecycle cost planning, and contract closeout activities.
• Demonstrated ability to support Source Selection Evaluation Boards and comply with all NDA/conflict of interest requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience drafting, editing, and reviewing acquisition documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and procurement tracking tools.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Current DoD Secret Clearance (or the ability to obtain and maintain one).
• DAWIA or FAC-C certification (Level I or II) in Contracting or Program Management is highly desirable.

Salary: 80k+ dependent on education and experience