Acquisition Specialist I - USCG

Acquisition Specialist I

The Rehancement Group, Inc. (TRG), is a professional services and consulting firm committed to our Government customers. We provide highly qualified professionals to support the mission of our clients. TRG is seeking an Acquisition Specialist I to provide support to the U.S. Coast Guard CG-SID team.

Position Overview Requirements

The Acquisition Specialist-I provides direct acquisition and administrative support to the U.S. Coast Guard CG-SID team in support of acquisition documentation, coordination, and recurring governance activities. This role supports Government execution of acquisition-related functions by developing, validating, organizing, and maintaining key acquisition artifacts; supporting reviews and compliance checks; and delivering high-quality documentation support aligned to established schedules and performance standards.

The Acquisition Specialist-I contributes to successful execution of PWS Tasks, including ad hoc document reviews, recurring report production, acquisition process support, and meeting logistics/minutes/action tracking for CG-SID governance activities.

Location: Onsite / Hybrid - U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (USCG HQ) Address: 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20593 Hours: 08:00 - 16:00, Monday through Friday (with flexibility to support mission needs) Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain DHS/USCG Public Trust / Suitability Citizenship: U.S. Citizen (required) Employment Type: Full-Time Client: U.S. Coast Guard - Office of Acquisition Support and Systems Engineering Policy (CG-SID-9)

The Acquisition Specialist-I is expected to consistently deliver high-quality outputs that support mission execution and leadership decision-making, including:

• Professionally formatted acquisition and program documents ready for Government review
• Accurate recurring reports and consolidated tracking products
• Timely meeting minutes, action trackers, and follow-up documentation
• Well-organized documentation structures supporting accessibility and compliance
• Clear communication and responsiveness to Government timelines and priorities

Key Responsibilities:

• Ad Hoc Acquisition Document Review & Support Reviews Government-provided acquisition documentation (e.g., memos, technical packages, market research inputs, templates, draft narratives) for:
• completeness and internal consistency
• formatting, grammar, clarity, and professional presentation
• alignment with stated objectives, schedules, and governance expectations
• Assists Government personnel with compiling, improving, and organizing acquisition-related files for internal review and leadership approval.
• Coordinates minor edits and reformatting updates in accordance with USCG/CG-SID style conventions and templates.
• Tracks document status and versioning, ensuring appropriate naming conventions and directory placement.
• Supports development of recurring CG-SID reports and deliverables, such as:
• tracking logs and milestone updates
• requirement/need updates (as directed)
• acquisition activity status summaries
• document review trackers and action item logs
• Consolidates inputs from multiple sources (Government staff, internal trackers, external reference files) into standardized report formats.
• Performs quality control checks to validate accuracy, formatting consistency, and completeness before submission.
• Ensure recurring deliverables are produced on time and reflect the latest available information.
• Assists Government with research and documentation support for acquisition policy/process references and related internal guidance materials.
• Helps produce and update process artifacts that may include:
• checklists
• templates
• process guides
• reference materials supporting consistent execution
• Supports Government staff with documenting repeatable processes and capturing workflow steps for continuity and knowledge transfer.
• Provides administrative and documentation support for governance and programmatic meetings as directed, including:
• scheduling support and calendar coordination
• agenda preparation and distribution
• creation of meeting read-ahead packets and supporting materials
• meeting minutes capture and distribution
• action item documentation and follow-up tracking
• Maintains a running log of action items, decisions, and required follow-ups to support execution and accountability across stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Acquisition, or related discipline is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting acquisition programs is required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting federal acquisition programs (USCG, DHS, or DOW) is required.
• Strong written communication and technical writing/editing skills is required.
• Ability to follow defined templates, formatting standards, and naming conventions is required,
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality control is required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in deadline-driven environments is required.
• Ability to synthesize inputs from multiple stakeholders into clear, cohesive deliverables is required.
• Ability to operate independently with limited direction once tasks are understood is required.
• Professional discretion and ability to handle sensitive information appropriately is required.
• Proficiency with:
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook is required.
• SharePoint document libraries (basic navigation/use) is required.
• Experience supporting recurring reporting, tracking logs, and action item management is required.
• Strong familiarity with acquisition lifecycle governance frameworks is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS/USCG Public Trust / Suitability is required.
• Ability to work onsite at USCG Headquarters with a minimum two-day onsite cadence is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting CG-SID-9, CG-9, or other USCG headquarters organizations
• Familiarity with federal acquisition lifecycle documentation and review cycles
• DAU Acquisition certification (e.g., 101, 201, 202, 301)

TRG provides competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience with full options for advancement and a robust benefits program. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dawn Newton, HR and Talent Acquisition Manager at View email address on click.appcast.io.