Total 14,953 talent acquisition specialist job vacancies in The United States

• Provide advice, guidance and assistance to PM Management concerning the contractual/ procurement aspects of highly complex, high monetary value, long term acquisitions for major weapon systems.
• Consult with the supervisor to manage the complete acquisition program designated major systems/equipment throughout the entire life cycle of assigned very complex systems.
• Helps establish, plan for and in support of acquisition reform serve on Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) to analyze proposals to ensure conformance with PM’s initial weapon systems acquisition requirements.
• Respond to a wide variety of inquiries, including formal protests and congressional inquiries.
• Serve as an advisor to project officials in planning meetings in the development of long-range acquisition plans and strategies.

Starting at $94,199 Per Year (NH 3)

As a Acquisition Specialist you will:

• Administer the organization's funding acquisition mechanisms and provide a variety of functions involving major contracts, interagency agreements, and memorandum of agreement
• Provide acquisition policy, identify appropriate funding mechanisms, and appropriate obligation and execution of funds
• Collect, edit, tabulate, analyze, interpret, and disseminate qualitative and quantitative data related to fiscal policy, expenditure, and allocation issues related to contracts
• Participate in the review of proposals, funding decisions, negotiation of awards, and preparation of correspondence to post-award issues that arise
• Ensure compliance with all provisions and applicable regulations regarding the awarding of funds to contractors
• Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative for contracts developed within the Office of the Chief Information Officer
• Write the scope of work and requests for proposals for new projects
• Exercise management responsibilities related to the initiation, administration, and/or close-out of contracts, including responsibility for monitoring performance.
• Manage (or support the management of) highly complex and typically non-scientific and non­ research contracts and/or agreements, entailing the coordination of efforts and the resolution of conflicting and controversial high-profile issues with a number of parties both within and outside the agency

Starting at $98,496 Per Year (GS 13)

• Provide advice, guidance and assistance to PM Management concerning the contractual/ procurement aspects of highly complex, high monetary value, long term acquisitions for major weapon systems.
• Consult with the supervisor to manage the complete acquisition program designated major systems/equipment throughout the entire life cycle of assigned very complex systems.
• Helps establish, plan for and in support of acquisition reform serve on Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) to analyze proposals to ensure conformance with PM’s initial weapon systems acquisition requirements.
• Respond to a wide variety of inquiries, including formal protests and congressional inquiries.
• Serve as an advisor to project officials in planning meetings in the development of long-range acquisition plans and strategies.

Starting at $94,199 Per Year (NH 3)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS-09 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds.

As the Acquisition Utilization Specialist you will serve as the medical center liaison and advisor on contract related services focusing on critical clinical and healthcare services, product acquisition and support services required by project managers, program managers, upper management and stakeholders on all aspects of procurement for a wide variety of items to include specialized services. You will render expert contract pre-award and post award expertise to all administrative and clinical services within the medical center and supported catchment area. Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Develops procedures, policies, and supporting artifacts to ensure procurement activities are consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), VA Acquisitions Regulations (VAAR) and other federal procurement laws and regulations;
• Conducts analyses and recommends courses of actions to ensure that vision clinical and administrative service requirements have addressed considerations such as construction, budgeting, supporting manpower and other factors;
• Provides training to the facility Contracting Officers on procurement policies and new processes and procedures related to procurement;
• Establishes, expedites and reviews consolidation of all procurement packages including unique, emergent and complex requirements to meet timely and technical needs of assigned acquisitions;
• Develops and conducts presentations/recommendations to leadership and other stakeholders to explain regulations and procedures;
• Negotiates performance requirements among multiple sites and service lines in order to obtain agreement, standardize enterprise equipment, supply and/or service requirements in support of strategic acquisition plans;
• Establishes and maintains controls to ensure that contracts are executed in accordance with terms;
• Advises on all phases of negotiation with the contract specialist/contracting officer for contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements and delivery order processes including requirements, definition, justification and approval for service contract extension, method of contracting, evaluation of proposals and all phases of contract administration; and
• Monitors quality assurance surveillance plans to ensure that contracted services meet the expectations and needs of the facility

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 08:00 a.m. to 04:30 p.m.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9-11)

As the Acquisition Utilization Specialist you will serve as the medical center liaison and advisor on contract related services focusing on critical clinical and healthcare services, product acquisition and support services required by project managers, program managers, upper management and stakeholders on all aspects of procurement for a wide variety of items to include specialized services. You will render expert contract pre-award and post award expertise to all administrative and clinical services within the medical center and supported catchment area.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

· Develops procedures, policies, and supporting artifacts to ensure procurement activities are consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), VA Acquisitions Regulations (VAAR) and other federal procurement laws and regulations;
· Conducts analyses and recommends courses of actions to ensure that vision clinical and administrative service requirements have addressed considerations such as construction, budgeting, supporting manpower and other factors;
· Provides training to the facility Contracting Officers on procurement policies and new processes and procedures related to procurement;
· Establishes, expedites and reviews consolidation of all procurement packages including unique, emergent and complex requirements to meet timely and technical needs of assigned acquisitions;
· Develops and conducts presentations/recommendations to leadership and other stakeholders to explain regulations and procedures;
· Negotiates performance requirements among multiple sites and service lines in order to obtain agreement, standardize enterprise equipment, supply and/or service requirements in support of strategic acquisition plans;
· Establishes and maintains controls to ensure that contracts are executed in accordance with terms;
· Advises on all phases of negotiation with the contract specialist/contracting officer for contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements and delivery order processes including requirements, definition, justification and approval for service contract extension, method of contracting, evaluation of proposals and all phases of contract administration; and
· Monitors quality assurance surveillance plans to ensure that contracted services meet the expectations and needs of the facility.


Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Acquisition & Utilization Specialist/PD99810S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

1. Serve as the equipment program manager for transportation related support equipment, manlifts, cranes, forklifts, and calavars.
2. Serve as facilities program managerfor airfield related facilities issues.
3. Serve as the Maintenance Group vehicle control manager.
4. Monitor vehicle safety training, as required.
5. Work to achieve and support quality improvement in all products and services.

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9)

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides acquisition project management support for the Login.gov program to integrate current/state of the art technology and professional services requirements.
• Works with the Login.gov technical team to develop partnerships and networks with the federal community and industry experts to contribute to establishment of new business opportunities for the Login.gov program.
• Assists in/contributes to technical and project management decision making in development of program requirements and specifications to ensure efficient development and implementation of each task consistent with terms and conditions.
• Provides program acquisition project management support to ensure the accuracy of cost information for communication to program management.
• Provides input to the more senior acquisition project leads for workload projections and associated costs for assigned acquisition projects and related assignments.
• Conducts coordination with respective program personnel to determine program requirements and administers and processes assigned contracts and task orders (e.g., in terms of scopes of service, schedules for performance, and associated costs) consistent with agency policy.
• Assists in the preparation of acquisition documentation such as market analyses, acquisition plans, and determination and findings for awarding contracts.

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Directs, maintains, and carries out management duties involving many separate and distinct phases of operations within the Business and Procurement Planning and Purchasing sector in the Supply Chain Service.
• Supervises employees from separate but interrelated units and conducts semi-annual and annual performance reviews
• Assists subordinate staff with performance issues as necessary; schedules and grants leave; and monitors overtime usage.
• Resolves informal complaints and grievances, discusses corrective actions with employees, and recommends appropriate disciplinary and/or adverse action.
• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates the logistical actions required to support the clinical and administrative mission that the organization provides.
• Establishes, expedites, and reviews the micro-purchase orders and consolidation of all procurement packages.
• Serves as the Approving Official for approving reconciled purchase card transactions; and exercises Ordering Officer Authority in determining best value and contract sourcing.
• Develops sole source justifications in relation to cost, limited availability or unusual nature.
• Negotiates performance requirements among multiple sites and service lines to obtain agreement and standardize enterprise equipment, supply, and/or service requirements.
• Prepares and processes requisitions and procurement packages to the Network Contracting Activity (NCA) for award for facility wide fund control activities; and interfaces with Fiscal/budget staff to resolve obligation and reconciliation issues.
• Furnishes instructions and explanations on new regulations and procedures; and prepares reports, briefs, and contract data for meetings, inspections, audits and in-progress reviews.
• Coordinates with leadership, staff, and other stakeholders to develop and execute acquisition strategies; and conducts analyses and recommends courses of actions.
• Monitors the procurement process from pre-award to final delivery of requirements; and ensures compliance with the terms of contracts.
• Advises on all phases of negotiation with the contract specialist/contracting officer for contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements, delivery order processes and all phases of contract administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Statement: A one year supervisory probation period may be required for this position.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 07:30am - 4:00pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Acquisition & Utilization Specialist/PD99867-S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $88,262 Per Year (GS 12)

• Serve as primary interface with the acquisition community for the Program Manager.
• Interact with others to make decisions on the best course of action affecting one or more assigned areas.
• Develop long-range acquisition plans to improve contractual approaches.
• Collaborate with the PM to ensure the best procurement methods are being utilized.
• Monitor the acquisition process for the organization to ensure assigned programs are meeting established goals.
• Manage proper employment of organizational policies, procedures and directives.
• Interpret program policies, directives and procedures to analyze the impact of changes to existing processes.
• Oversee a full range of contract administrative functions required for an acquisition program.
• Develop procurement strategies to facilitate the best methods of fulfilling the requirements for an organization.

Starting at $84,546 Per Year (GS 13)

The Acquisition Utilization Specialist will render expert contract pre-award and post award expertise to all administrative and clinical services within the medical center and supported catchment area. Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Develops procedures, policies, and supporting artifacts to ensure procurement activities are consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), VA Acquisitions Regulations (VAAR) and other federal procurement laws and regulations;
• Conducts analyses and recommends courses of actions to ensure that vision clinical and administrative service requirements have addressed considerations such as construction, budgeting, supporting manpower and other factors;
• Provides training to the facility Contracting Officers on procurement policies and new processes and procedures related to procurement;
• Establishes, expedites and reviews consolidation of all procurement packages including unique, emergent and complex requirements to meet timely and technical needs of assigned acquisitions;
• Develops and conducts presentations/recommendations to leadership and other stakeholders to explain regulations and procedures;
• Negotiates performance requirements among multiple sites and service lines in order to obtain agreement, standardize enterprise equipment, supply and/or service requirements in support of strategic acquisition plans;
• Establishes and maintains controls to ensure that contracts are executed in accordance with terms;
• Advises on all phases of negotiation with the contract specialist/contracting officer for contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements and delivery order processes including requirements, definition, justification and approval for service contract extension, method of contracting, evaluation of proposals and all phases of contract administration; and
• Monitors quality assurance surveillance plans to ensure that contracted services meet the expectations and needs of the facility.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4:00PM
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Acquisition Utilization Specialist/PD99810S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

Position Description / PD#: Acquisition & Utilization Specialist / PD02232-A
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

The incumbent will perform the following duties as a regular recurring part of the job:

Acquisition:

• Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR)/Grants Officer Representative (GOR) or works with and assists in training other activity COR's to measure and ensure contractor performance and compliance on assigned contracts.
• Responsible for assisting, advising, collaborating, and ensuring that performance criteria and requirements are developed into sound sufficient Performance Work Statements (PWS) or Statements of Work (SOWs) and/or task orders with defendable justifications for contractors to perform.
• Develops full VISN-wide procurement packages to include drafting the requirements as well as all needed documentation for submission to contracting.
• Conducts analyses of contractor performance to help determine contract compliance and support the exercise of options.
• Performs independent research on statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Develops and documents draft procedures for government consideration when required by changes to acquisition policy or the adoption of best practices.
• Establishes and maintains controls to ensure that contracts are executed in accordance with terms. Works independently with various personnel to resolve problems occurring in the administration of the contract.
• Provides regular support in composing Requests for Information (RFIs) or Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

Business and Strategic Sourcing Management:

• Collaborates with and/or advises the VISN Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) on VISN commodity standardization and related quality and performance management activities; ensures compliance with applicable regulations, directives, and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinates communication within the business, strategic sourcing, and commodity standardization communities (within their Network, between Networks, and between their Networks and VA/VHA).
• Serves as a subject matter expert for VISN and consortium-level supply chain strategic acquisition planning and analysis, to include development of strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Advises the Network Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) and other senior Network/medical center and Consortium executives and staff on matters related to key aspects of commodity standardization, strategic sourcing, requirements analysis, and supply chain management.
• Renders expert contract pre-award and post-award expertise to the VISN Chief Logistics Officer and all administrative and clinical Service Lines within the VISN.
• Monitors and manages the performance and measurement of business and strategic sourcing support functions in all VISN facilities including all aspects of procurement and acquisitions.

Financial Management:

• Provides fiscal needs forecast and develops VISN budgets as they relate to VISN procurement/contracted needs.
• Oversees continual cost analysis of operating functions and develops reprogramming actions as applicable.
• Develops justifications for funding requirements and secures required approval from the Project Sponsor.
• Periodically reviews staff and operating processes within the VISN to identify areas requiring management improvement.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Telework: Available in accordance with agency policy.
Virtual: Not Available.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

* The person selected for this position must reside within the VISN 4 area of responsibility, and will be assigned to a duty location within VISN 4.

Starting at $71,402 Per Year (GS 11-12)

• You will be responsible for acquisition planning, organizing, and managing tasks and projects for the entire acquisition life cycle.
• You will support all activities for determining the appropriate acquisition strategies required to support procurement of services, equipment, supplies, government purchase card, and facilities.
• You will serve as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) with responsibilities for participating in the planning, directing, controlling, and administering of assigned program elements in connection with the assigned areas.
• You will be responsible for maintaining access roles as well as timely updates to project statuses on applicable Project Initiation Documents (PID) within the Procurement Management Tool (PMT) IAW NAVAIR Business Rules.

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9-11)

• Plans, organizes, and/or directs the contractual aspects of assigned programs.
• Coordinates and reviews matters involving operational policies and procedures as they related to the management of the directorate.
• Develops contractual strategy for the overall acquisition program within the organization.
• Prepares and maintains current acquisition plans, appropriate milestone charts or related schedules.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of administrative operations and management programs within the directorate.
• Develops methods to solve problems involving major administrative functional programs within the organization.
• Participates in required acquisition planning and management functions in support of various organization programs.
• Assists with a variety of staff management functions in relation to planning, directing, managing, and advising on functions involving multiple acquisitions, ordering and mission tracking.

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (NH 3)

As the Acquisition Utilization Specialist you will serve as the medical center liaison and advisor on contract related services focusing on critical clinical and healthcare services, product acquisition and support services required by project managers, program managers, upper management and stakeholders on all aspects of procurement for a wide variety of items to include specialized services. You will render expert contract pre-award and post award expertise to all administrative and clinical services within the medical center and supported catchment area.

• Major duties and responsibilities include:Develops procedures, policies, and supporting artifacts to ensure procurement activities are consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), VA Acquisitions Regulations (VAAR) and other federal procurement laws and regulations.
• Conducts analyses and recommends courses of actions to ensure that vision clinical and administrative service requirements have addressed considerations such as construction, budgeting, supporting manpower and other factors;
• Provides training to the facility Contracting Officers on procurement policies and new processes and procedures related to procurement;
• Establishes, expedites and reviews consolidation of all procurement packages including unique, emergent and complex requirements to meet timely and technical needs of assigned acquisitions;
• Develops and conducts presentations/recommendations to leadership and other stakeholders to explain regulations and procedures;
• Negotiates performance requirements among multiple sites and service lines in order to obtain agreement, standardize enterprise equipment, supply and/or service requirements in support of strategic acquisition plans;
• Establishes and maintains controls to ensure that contracts are executed in accordance with terms;
• Advises on all phases of negotiation with the contract specialist/contracting officer for contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements and delivery order processes including requirements, definition, justification and approval for service contract extension, method of contracting, evaluation of proposals and all phases of contract administration; and
• Monitors quality assurance surveillance plans to ensure that contracted services meet the expectations and needs of the facility.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Acquisition Utilization Specialist/PD99810S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Directs, maintains, and carries out management duties involving many separate and distinct phases of operations within the Business and Procurement Planning and Purchasing sector in the Supply Chain Service.
• Supervises employees from separate but interrelated units and conducts semi-annual and annual performance reviews
• Assists subordinate staff with performance issues as necessary; schedules and grants leave; and monitors overtime usage.
• Resolves informal complaints and grievances, discusses corrective actions with employees, and recommends appropriate disciplinary and/or adverse action.
• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates the logistical actions required to support the clinical and administrative mission that the organization provides.
• Establishes, expedites, and reviews the micro-purchase orders and consolidation of all procurement packages.
• Serves as the Approving Official for approving reconciled purchase card transactions; and exercises Ordering Officer Authority in determining best value and contract sourcing.
• Develops sole source justifications in relation to cost, limited availability or unusual nature.
• Negotiates performance requirements among multiple sites and service lines to obtain agreement and standardize enterprise equipment, supply, and/or service requirements.
• Prepares and processes requisitions and procurement packages to the Network Contracting Activity (NCA) for award for facility wide fund control activities; and interfaces with Fiscal/budget staff to resolve obligation and reconciliation issues.
• Furnishes instructions and explanations on new regulations and procedures; and prepares reports, briefs, and contract data for meetings, inspections, audits and in-progress reviews.
• Coordinates with leadership, staff, and other stakeholders to develop and execute acquisition strategies; and conducts analyses and recommends courses of actions.
• Monitors the procurement process from pre-award to final delivery of requirements; and ensures compliance with the terms of contracts.
• Advises on all phases of negotiation with the contract specialist/contracting officer for contract modifications, change orders, supplemental agreements, delivery order processes and all phases of contract administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Varies Tour of Duty
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Acquisition and Utilization Specialist/PD99867A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized for Highly Qualified Candidate
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $90,893 Per Year (GS 12)