Acquisition Specialist

Job overview

Compensation is $120,000–$130,000 per year. The Acquisition Specialist role is onsite at the listed Landover, MD address, 843 Brightseat Road, with general operating hours between 7:00–9:00 AM and 3:00–6:00 PM. ; the posting asks candidates to provide salary requirements. The role supports Knowledge Management, Inc.’s federal contracting and mission-focused client work. The specialist independently develops acquisition documentation, conducts market research, prepares cost estimates, manages budgets, and guides acquisition actions from planning through award. The role helps align procurement strategies and contract artifacts with mission requirements, applicable regulations, and program execution needs.

What you'll do

• Develop acquisition strategies and procurement documentation, including SOWs, PWSs, market research reports, IGCEs, and J&A packages
• conduct market research
• prepare cost estimates and manage budgets
• support acquisition planning and integrated product teams
• develop lifecycle cost estimates
• advise on contracting strategies
• assess deliverables
• develop schedules and transition plans
• monitor contract execution and vendor billing
• track obligations, expenditures, and forecasts
• follow acquisition laws and policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

acquisition specialist

federal contracting

procurement

market research

sow

pws

j&a documentation

landover md

knowledge management

dhs public trust

program budgeting

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off and holidays
• group term life and AD&D
• voluntary term life
• short- and long-term disability insurance.

Why this role

Requires hands-on federal contracting experience, including sole-source J&A documentation and drafting SOWs/PWSs. DHS Public Trust clearance processing is described as taking around 3–5 weeks.

About the employer

Knowledge Management, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.