Business Operations Specialist-Acquisition Specialist

Business Operations Specialist / Acquisition Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Business Operations Specialist / Acquisition Specialist to support federal acquisition and program operations, onsite at a federal client location. This role requires strong knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to interpret and apply federal policies, regulations, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support federal acquisition activities across the full lifecycle—from requirements development through contract closeout.
• Prepare, review, and track acquisition documents, reports, and deliverables.
• Apply federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures to daily work.
• Conduct data analysis, research, and reporting to support program and contract decisions.
• Maintain accurate records, trackers, and documentation using MS Excel and other project management tools.
• Interpret federal policy, regulations, and directives and apply them to acquisition and program tasks.
• Support business operations, process improvement, and compliance activities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited higher education institution.
• FAC‑C (Contracting) Level III certification and/or at least 5 years of recent experience providing federal acquisition support.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other reporting, database, or project‑tracking tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle.
• Ability to interpret, apply, or develop federal acquisition and program management procedures, rules, and policies.
• Knowledge of:
  • Federal Strategic Sourcing Vehicles
  • Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time & Materials (T&M) contracts
  • RFO structure and usage
  • Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation ( HSAR) requirements
• Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) credential.
• Familiarity with the competencies in the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK).

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and research abilities.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply federal policy, regulations, and directives to acquisition and program tasks.