Senior Acquisition Specialist

Acquisitions Arlington, Virginia


Description

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be!  We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.  
 
Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues. 
 
Are you ready to:
  • Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
  • Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
  • Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture? 
  • Be the difference and make it happen?

Role Summary

In support of this project, MPC is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist with at least 10 years of experience to provide support to all areas as they relate to the federal acquisition lifecycle in support of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency’s (CISA) Cybersecurity Division (CSD).  Support includes the areas of acquisition/contract management to the client.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Work alongside contracting officer representatives (CORs) in support of acquisition lifecycle management
  • Perform duties in support of acquisition planning and serve as the subject matter expert (SME) to advise and resolve any issues
  • Possess an understanding of all federal contract types to include firm fixed price (FFP), time and materials (T&M), cost plus fixed fee (CPFF), etc.
  • Assist the client with start to finish acquisition lifecycle management support
  • Support the development of acquisition packages
  • Tracking the status of procurement activities

What We Need From You (Required)

  • A minimum of 10 years of direct experience in federal acquisition/contract certification (management)?
  • Possess a strong knowledge of contract administration duties
  • Experience with GSA schedules
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Bonus Points (Desired)

  • (Clearance / Citizenship Requirements)

Work Location

Hybrid- Arlington VA

Travel

None/Percentage%

Education Level

MA/MS Degree

Clearance Level

Secret; U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS)

About MetaPhase Consulting

MetaPhase Consulting is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:
 
Fastest Growing
  • Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 
  • Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2020, 2021
  • Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies – 2021, 2022, 2023
 
Best Places to Work
  • Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023
  • Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
  • Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020
 
Company & Individual Awards
  • 2021 Washington Business Journal Small Business – CEO of the Year
  • 2021 FedScoop 50 – Industry Leadership Award Nominee
  • 2021, 2023 Moxie Award Finalist
  • 2022 SECAF Government Contractor Awards ($27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue)
  • 2022 FedScoop Best Bosses Finalist – Brett McLaren 
  • 2022 Washington Business Journal 40 under 40 –   Brett McLaren
  • 2022 FedHealth IT and G2XChange Women in in Leadership Awards – Beth Angerman
  • 2022 George Mason University Prominent Patriots in Business – Fred Costa
  • 2022 TiE DC Capital ELITE Award
  • 2023 Elev8 Engage GovCon Finalist
  • 2023 Maryland Tech Council ICON Awards Finalist for Government Contracting Company of the Year: Over $50 Million
  • 2023 Greater Washington Government Contractor of the Year ($25 to $75 million) Awards Finalist
MetaPhase Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.