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New Source Selection and Acquisition Strategy Specialist El Segundo, CA Apply Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service. Position Overview ANSER is seeking an experienced Source Selection and Acquisition Strategy Specialist to provide senior-level acquisition planning, source selection, and procurement strategy support to U.S. Space Force organizations. In this role, you will support Government contracting officers and program leadership in developing and evaluating acquisition strategies, analyzing complex procurement requirements, and recommending effective source selection and negotiation approaches. You will apply Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements, assess acquisition alternatives, and develop actionable recommendations that address cost, schedule, performance, and contracting risks. This position plays a key role in supporting compliant, efficient, and mission-aligned Government acquisitions throughout the procurement life cycle. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Develop, evaluate, and recommend acquisition strategies aligned with program objectives, mission requirements, Federal acquisition regulations, and Government procurement policies. Provide source selection and acquisition strategy support throughout the procurement life cycle, including requirements development, acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award. Analyze complex acquisition requirements and apply analytical and evaluative techniques to develop innovative, effective, and efficient procurement approaches. Advise Government contracting officers on procurement methods, solicitation structures, contract types, competition strategies, and acquisition risks. Apply FAR Parts 8.4, 12, 13, 15, and 16.505 to support acquisition planning, solicitation development, source selection, and task and delivery order competitions. Develop and evaluate negotiation strategies for complex procurement actions, including sole-source acquisitions and negotiations involving cost, delivery schedules, performance requirements, and contractual terms. Recommend approaches to resolve negotiation challenges, reduce costs, adjust delivery schedules, improve contractual terms, and achieve favorable acquisition outcomes. Evaluate acquisition alternatives, market research, contractor capabilities, procurement methods, and cost and schedule considerations to inform Government acquisition decisions. Develop and review acquisition plans, source selection documentation, evaluation criteria, solicitation materials, negotiation objectives, and supporting award documentation. Support source selection processes that promote fairness, consistency, appropriate competition, and compliance with applicable acquisition requirements. Analyze technical, financial, schedule, performance, and contractual information to identify procurement risks, capability gaps, and opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with Government contracting officers, program managers, technical subject-matter experts, legal counsel, financial analysts, and other stakeholders to coordinate acquisition strategies and resolve procurement challenges. Prepare executive-level briefings, decision memoranda, reports, and recommendations communicating acquisition alternatives, negotiation considerations, and procurement risks. Review acquisition documentation for accuracy, completeness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with program objectives. Monitor changes in acquisition regulations, policies, and procurement requirements to assess potential impacts on acquisition strategies and program execution. Independently manage complex acquisition support assignments and provide timely, well-supported recommendations to Government leadership. Required Qualifications Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI). Master's degree (MA/MS) in business, acquisition, contracting, management, public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in Government contracting, acquisition strategy, source selection, procurement planning, or acquisition program support. Demonstrated experience applying Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 8.4, 12, 13, 15, and 16.505 to Government acquisition and contracting activities. Extensive knowledge of Government acquisition processes, procurement regulations, competition requirements, contract types, solicitation procedures, and task or delivery order competitions. Demonstrated experience developing, evaluating, and implementing acquisition strategies for complex Government procurements. Experience supporting source selection activities, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluation criteria, negotiation preparation, and acquisition documentation. Demonstrated knowledge of negotiation techniques and experience developing negotiation strategies for Government contracting officers, including cost reductions, delivery schedule adjustments, and complex sole-source negotiations. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to complex acquisition requirements to develop innovative, efficient, and compliant procurement strategies. Demonstrated ability to evaluate acquisition alternatives, procurement methods, cost and schedule considerations, and contractual risks to develop actionable recommendations. Experience advising Government contracting officers and acquisition leadership on procurement approaches, contract structures, negotiation objectives, and acquisition decisions. Ability to develop clear, defensible acquisition recommendations and supporting documentation consistent with applicable regulations and Government policies. Strong analytical, critical-thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex procurement challenges and recommend practical solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefings, acquisition documentation, decision memoranda, and procurement recommendations. Ability to independently manage multiple complex assignments, prioritize competing requirements, and collaborate effectively with Government and contractor stakeholders in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org Full-Time Salary Range for this position: $99,000 - $144,000 USD In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Analytic Services Inc? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Create alert Apply for this job
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