Acquisition Specialist

GCC Technologies, founded in 1997 with headquarters in Oakland, Maryland, is a fast growing service‑disabled Veteran owned Small Business and HUBZone company with an outstanding record of performance providing more effective and efficient acquisition, business process, administrative and security services to multiple federal agencies. GCC was recently ISO certified under ISO 9001:2015. GCC Technologies is sourcing applicants for Acquisition Specialists to support their client The Department of Veteran Affairs. We are looking for an Intermediate Level Acquisition specialist to provide support both Onsite and possibly remotely support several different cities within Michigan; Detroit, Ann Arbor and Battle Creek The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Regional Procurement Office - Central (RPO-C) Network Contracting Office 16 has a need for Contract Support Services to assist with various procurement requirements. Experience A minimum of three (3) recent years (within the last five years) of relevant experience in conducting comprehensive acquisition support services. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR), and all other applicable regulations and policies. DAWIA or FAC II or courses leading up to these certifications is desired. Education Bachelor's degree with a major in any field; or at least twenty‑four (24) semester hours in any combination of accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organization and management. Duties Possess a working knowledge of the Federal acquisition life cycle. Ability to conduct comprehensive research and analysis of technical and cost/price information and deliver actionable insights. Ability to read and interpret Federal acquisition policy, regulations, and directives. Ability to review and/or write requirements, ensuring receipt of sound and sufficient procurement packages submitted by Contracting Office customers. Ability to provide business advice and assistance to functional area technical experts, requiring activities, and customers. Ability to analyze and assist in the development of IGCEs. Ability to work with the technical experts and the CO to ensure project milestones are reflected in the contractual documents and project plan. Ability to plan, coordinate, evaluate, and execute the logistical actions required to support the mission of the organization. Ability to support, coordinate, and assist with the planning, preparing, developing, executing, and maintaining of current acquisition plans, strategies, and overall program office acquisition administration functions including program control and oversight. Ability to research and review all applicable policies, guidance, and regulations to support the customer and Contracting Officer (CO) in their decision making. Ability to coordinate with leadership, staff, and other stakeholders to conduct analyses and recommend or develop a course of action. Ability to assist in the performance of cost‑benefit analysis. Ability to analyze and evaluate pricing data and other types of pricing information to draft a price reasonableness recommendation for the CO. Ability to establish parameters and maintain controls to ensure contracts are executed in accordance with terms and conditions. Ability to assist with monitoring contract performance over the life of the concerning contract and demonstrate the ability to solve a broad range of problems relating to proposals for change, claims, payments, and similar issues. Ability to prepare or draft contract modifications and associated modification documentation requirements. Ability to support COs and CSs on all phases of acquisition for contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements and delivery order processes. English Language Requirement The Contractor shall ensure all personnel performing under this contract are able to read, write, and speak English fluently. All personnel must have the ability to effectively communicate orally via telephone and MS Teams communications as well as via email communications. U.S. Citizenship All contractor personnel performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens. GCC Technologies LLC is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on‑job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. GCC Technologies LLC also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability. VETS encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr