Aquisitions Specialist

This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624. The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority. This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 7, Band C.

Collaborates within OFBA to develop acquisition packages and strategies that align with agency objectives and regulatory requirements.

Provides expert guidance to COPS in the development of the Annual Advanced Acquisition Plan (AAP), ensuring data completeness and accuracy.

Provides advice and assist in troubleshooting with COPS in entering requirements into eIBAPS (or current system) for AAP approval workflow to enable OAGS development of the annual Forecast of Opportunities, and workload planning.

Analyzes the AAP to streamline and consolidate acquisitions in support of category management and cost savings initiatives, including strategies for recurring requirements.

Collaborates with program officials and stakeholders to develop comprehensive requirements documentation, including market research, Acquisition Plans, and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).

Collaborates with program officials and stakeholders to develop (Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), or Statements of Objectives (SOO)), and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs).

Delivers expert advisory support in examining the Requirements Document's impact on achieving best value throughout the acquisition lifecycle.

There is no education substituation at the Band C.