Junior Acquisition Specialist

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Description AlleraIT Solutions, LLC is hiring Junior Acquisition Specialist to provide entry-to-mid-level support to Government under the general supervision of senior acquisition staff, gaining hands-on experience across the acquisition lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support the interpretation and application of FAR/HHSAR under general supervision
• Assist with development of procurement request packages and lifecycle documentation
• Help monitor acquisition performance metrics, including PALT
• Support preparation and review of acquisition strategies, SOWs/PWS, IGCEs, and source selection materials
• Assist with source selection documentation and procurement recordkeeping
• Support contract administration tasks, including invoice review and correspondence
• Assist with FOIA responses involving procurement-sensitive information

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Federal government acquisition and program support
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution (in lieu of a degree, 5 years of directly relevant federal acquisition experience will be accepted)
• Familiarity with FAR/HHSAR
• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work under general supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other Federal civilian acquisition organizations
• Familiarity with NIH procurement systems (PRISM, IPPS, MERLIN) and acquisition documentation

Location: Bethesda/Rockville, MD (on-site)

Clearance: Non-Sensitive (NACI required)