Acquisition Specialist II - USCG
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Summary
About the Role
About You
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Acquisition, or related discipline is required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting major acquisition programs is required.
- DAU Acquisition certification (e.g., 101, 201, 202, 301) is required.
- Demonstrated experience supporting federal acquisition programs (USCG, DHS, or DOW) is required.
- Experience managing recurring reporting cycles and maintaining multi-source tracking products is required.
- Experience supporting governance activities including agendas, minutes, action tracking, and follow-up coordination is required.
- Advanced technical writing, editing, and document quality control skills is required.
- Strong ability to translate stakeholder inputs into clear, decision-ready documentation is required.
- Excellent attention to detail with strong independent judgment for completeness and consistency is required.
- Strong planning and prioritization skills to manage multiple concurrent tasks and deadlines is required.
- Ability to coordinate effectively across internal teams and Government stakeholders is required.
- Demonstrated ability to identify process gaps and recommend practical improvements is required.
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while maintaining responsiveness and professionalism is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams is required.
- SharePoint document libraries (uploading, organizing, retrieving, maintaining structure) is required.
- Strong familiarity with acquisition lifecycle governance frameworks is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DHS/USCG Public Trust / Suitability is required.
- Ability to work onsite at USCG Headquarters with a minimum two-day onsite cadence is required.
- Prior experience supporting CG-SID-9, CG-9, or other USCG headquarters organizations.
- Familiarity with acquisition lifecycle documentation and review/approval cycles.
- Experience supporting recurring governance frameworks and leadership-level reporting.
- Experience developing templates, guidance documents, or process references to improve consistency.
- Prior experience mentoring or guiding junior staff in document quality and execution practices.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience.
- Full options for advancement and a robust benefits program.
Established in 2014, Winston Center has built a respected reputation for transforming the lives of patients living with ADHD, dyslexia and related attention and learning challenges. With an empathetic and personalized approach to treatment, we empower our patients, support families and instill hope. Headquartered in Spokane, Washington, we also serve communities in Idaho, Montana, California, Colorado and Georgia. We know what it’s like to struggle, doubt and overcome. Our founders, Dr. Thomas Beck and Wendy Popa, have walked the path of many of our patients and parents, infusing the practice with a level understanding rarely found elsewhere. Attention and learning challenges can feel overwhelming — we help our patients uncover potential, build confidence and achieve goals. Our team of licensed clinicians provides psychiatry and speech-language pathology treatment in person or via telehealth, guiding clients through customized, evidence-backed treatment programs aligned with personal circumstances, needs and lifestyles. This multidisciplinary approach helps patients manage symptoms in their everyday lives and empowers them to play a prominent role in their treatment pathways. Our proudest moments are witnessing our patients push forward, overcome setbacks and surpass even their own expectations.