Acquisition Specialist III - Top Secret

Acquisition Specialist (TS Cleared)

Job Summary

Hive Group is seeking numerous Acquisition Specialists to help support the government client’s Procurement Section in Huntsville, AL and Clarksburg, WV. The Acquisition Specialist performs a full range of complex pre- and post-award contracting  functions including, but not limited to, acquisition strategy development, acquisition planning,  procurement package input and validation, solicitation, negotiation, administration, and  closeout/termination.

Responsibilities:

• Advise customers on their acquisition-related roles and assist with the development and  implementation of strategies needed to assure supplies and services are available when  needed to meet mission requirements. 
• Collect and analyze relevant market information from Government and non-government  sources as well as prospective offerors. Identify possible sources for the acquisition through  effective market analysis and knowledge of suppliers. 
• Advise customers on competitive options based on business strategies, market  environments, acquisition goals, and FAR requirements. Ability to determine whether to  limit competition to socio-economic concerns. 
• Review and provide business advice in the preparation of requirements documents and  related elements of the Procurement Request. 
• Determine whether and how to provide for recurring requirements. 
• Develop and maintain a workable plan and manage resources to accomplish the overall  goal of the project; manage and follow through to ensure the smooth flow and timely  completion of activities delivering project results. 
• Select and implement a method of publicizing the proposed procurement utilizing systems  such as GSA E-Buy, GWACs, FPDS-NG, SAM.gov, NASA SEWP. 
• Prepare a written solicitation including the appropriate provisions and clauses for the  requirement, assembled in a format appropriate to the acquisition method and market. 
• Receive quotations / proposals including the safeguarding, opening, tracking, assessing  compliance with minimum solicitation requirements, and identifying the quotations / proposals not receiving further consideration. 
• Identify opportunities for small business and other preference programs to participate in  solicitations. Strategize with program officials to encourage preference program  participation. 
• Prepare and validate contract files. 
• Apply the policies and procedures for utilizing task and delivery order contracts and using  basic ordering agreements. 
• Apply remedies to protect the rights of the Government under commercial item contracts  and simplified acquisitions. 
• Review invoices and determine whether to authorize payment in full, in part, or not at all.
• Perform contract closeout and archive records as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. 
• Active TS Clearance
• Eight (8) to Twelve (12) years of federal contracting experience covering the work listed for this LCAT
• FAC-C Level II or DAWIA Level II certification (preferred).

Hive Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex (including gender and transgender status), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender identity, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Hive Group hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. 

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