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Mid-Level Acquisition Specialists
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Mid-Level Acquisition Specialist supporting DOI IBC-AQD Mission Support Services, independently handling preaward and award acquisition activities including planning, source selection, contract administration, and mentoring junior staff.
About this role
Parra Consulting Group (PCG) is seeking Mid-Level Acquisition Specialists to support DOI IBC-AQD Mission Support Services. This position independently performs preaward and award acquisition support and plays a lead role in acquisition planning, source selection support, and contract administration across an assigned portfolio of actions.
This successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Independently develop and review acquisition planning packages, including SOWs/PWSs/SOOs, IGEs, and market research documentation.
- Draft and coordinate RFIs/RFPs and support source selection processes, including evaluation criteria and documentation.
- Perform price and cost analysis support in coordination with financial analysts.
- Administer assigned contracts and task orders, including modifications, invoice review, and closeout actions.
- Support compliance reviews, audits, and corrective action planning for assigned files.
- Advise program stakeholders on acquisition strategy, procurement timelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor junior acquisition staff and quality-check their work products.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of federal acquisition or contracts experience, or 8 years of directly relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust determination.
- S. citizenship required to support this federal contract.
Required Experience
- Demonstrated experience across multiple phases of the acquisition lifecycle (planning through closeout).
- Working knowledge of FAR/agency supplement requirements applicable to civilian acquisitions.
- Experience supporting source selection or evaluation panels.
- Strong analytical writing and briefing skills for acquisition documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience directly supporting a DOI, Interior Business Center, or other civilian shared-services acquisition organization.
- FAC-C Level I or II certification.
- Experience with commercial and IDIQ/task-order contract types.
- Familiarity with civilian agency financial or acquisition systems.
Why Join PCG
Parra Consulting Group offers a collaborative, mission-focused environment where your expertise directly supports federal customers. PCG provides competitive compensation, 100% employer-paid medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and a PTO plan to ensure professional growth and work-life balance.
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