Acquisition Liaison

Wits Solutions Inc. (WITS) is a SBA certified Small Disadvantaged Business with headquarters in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area. WITS has been providing best-in-class solutions in professional IT and administrative consulting to various Federal, State, Local and commercial customers. At WITS, we believe in working not for our clients but with them. This is why right from the beginning; our analysts and solution-builders work closely with our clients to ensure that the project outcomes continue to deliver value long into the future.

Job Description:

Security Clearance:

• Public Trust

Education/ Certification Mandatory:

• BA or BS degree, or higher, with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Mid-level federal acquisition knowledge and hands-on experience equivalent to at least FAC Level II training and experience. Actual FAC certification is not expressly required. If cert is available thats great.

Work Experience Mandatory:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience and hands-on FAR-based federal acquisition support. Must demonstrate cradle-to-grave acquisition support, PR/acquisition package preparation, acquisition planning, SOW/SOO/PWS and requirements development, market research, D&Fs, exceptions to fair opportunity, J&As, IGCE support, cost/price analysis, source selection evaluation criteria, contract administration/closeout, FFP/Cost Reimbursable/LH/T&M, IDIQs, BPAs, task/delivery/call/purchase orders and IAAs. Experience with GSAR 538.71/FSS and FAR Parts 12, 13, 15, 37, 43 and FAR 4.804 is required. GSA MRAS and other market research tool experience is a must.

Education/Certifications Nice To Have:

• PRISM or comparable contract writing system experience is desirable. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) experience and SharePoint experience are expressly desired.

Work Experience Nice To Have:

• Prior DOT/FTA acquisition support, strong IGCE/business-case support, program-office liaison experience, and extensive coordination with CORs, contracting staff, technical SMEs, and program offices would be advantageous.

Roles And Responsibilities:

• Serve as the acquisition liaison supporting FTA acquisition divisions and program/technical offices. Provide federal acquisition subject matter expertise from cradle to grave; prepare and review purchase request/acquisition packages; verify supporting documentation and regulatory compliance; help develop acquisition plans, SOW/SOO/PWS, functional requirements/specifications, market research reports, D&Fs, exceptions to fair opportunity, J&As, IGCEs and source-selection criteria; conduct/assist with market research, including GSA MRAS; support cost and price analyses; assist with contract mechanisms and administration; attend meetings and document actions; track contract funding and milestones; support modifications and closeout; maintain electronic status tracking; coordinate technical experts and contracting staff; and support reporting requirements.