DARPA – Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Acquisition Support Specialist
$100k/y-$170k/y
Amentum2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeMid
Summary
Amentum is seeking a Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Acquisition Support Specialist to join their team in Arlington, VA. The role involves supporting government leadership and program managers in navigating the acquisition process for military hardware.
About the Role
As an Acquisition Support Specialist, you will assist government program managers in selecting acquisition approaches, manage the TTO Office-Wide BAA process, and provide recommendations on procurement contracts and source selection policies. You will also draft and post acquisition documentation and coordinate with government leadership on process improvements.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree or higher, or substantial relevant occupational experience (~10 or more years) in lieu of degree.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Active Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
- Demonstrated knowledge of acquisition documentation such as RFIs, RFPs, and BAAs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interactions with executive-level audiences.
- Strong writing skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work on-site, full-time at DARPA in Arlington, VA.
Preferred:
- Prior DARPA experience, especially familiarity with the BAA process.
- Active Top Secret security clearance.
- Familiarity with DARPA's Broad Agency Announcement Maker (BAAM) and Broad Agency Announcement Tool (BAAT) applications.
- Knowledge of Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs.
- Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) certification.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching.
- Educational reimbursement.
- Parental leave.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Tax-saving options.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Pet insurance.
Amentum
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, inclusion and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents.
Arlington, VA