About this role
Parra Consulting Group (PCG) is seeking Mid-Level Acquisition Specialists to support DOI IBC-AQD Mission Support Services. This position independently performs preaward and award acquisition support and plays a lead role in acquisition planning, source selection support, and contract administration across an assigned portfolio of actions.
This successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Independently develop and review acquisition planning packages, including SOWs/PWSs/SOOs, IGEs, and market research documentation.
- Draft and coordinate RFIs/RFPs and support source selection processes, including evaluation criteria and documentation.
- Perform price and cost analysis support in coordination with financial analysts.
- Administer assigned contracts and task orders, including modifications, invoice review, and closeout actions.
- Support compliance reviews, audits, and corrective action planning for assigned files.
- Advise program stakeholders on acquisition strategy, procurement timelines, and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor junior acquisition staff and quality-check their work products.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree plus 3-5 years of federal acquisition or contracts experience, or 8 years of directly relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk Public Trust determination.
- S. citizenship required to support this federal contract.
Required Experience
- Demonstrated experience across multiple phases of the acquisition lifecycle (planning through closeout).
- Working knowledge of FAR/agency supplement requirements applicable to civilian acquisitions.
- Experience supporting source selection or evaluation panels.
- Strong analytical writing and briefing skills for acquisition documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience directly supporting a DOI, Interior Business Center, or other civilian shared-services acquisition organization.
- FAC-C Level I or II certification.
- Experience with commercial and IDIQ/task-order contract types.
- Familiarity with civilian agency financial or acquisition systems.
Why Join PCG
Parra Consulting Group offers a collaborative, mission-focused environment where your expertise directly supports federal customers. PCG provides competitive compensation, 100% employer-paid medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and a PTO plan to ensure professional growth and work-life balance.