Acquisition Support Specialist (Contract Specialist)

Acquisition Support Specialist (Contract Specialist) Location: Hurlburt Field, FL. Clearance Required: Secret. Employment Type: Full-Time.

About the Role

The JAAW Group LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is seeking an Acquisition Support Specialist (Contract Specialist) to provide comprehensive "cradle-to-grave" acquisition support to the Department of the Air Force at Hurlburt Field. This role supports pre-award, source selection, contract administration, and contract closeout functions in accordance with FAR, DFARS, DAFFARS, and DAF Contracting Compass requirements.

Responsibilities

Review and recommend improvements to customer requirements packages; conduct market research and draft Market Research Reports. Assist in preparing Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE). Draft solicitations, Requests for Information (RFI), and Requests for Proposal (RFP) for Contracting Officer (CO) approval.

Assist with creating contract award documentation, including checking and documenting contractor responsibility and drafting award documents. Support source selection by drafting evaluation notices, organizing proposal documents, and preparing source selection documentation (non-voting support only). Draft contract modifications and task/delivery orders; track contractor deliverables; support CPARS data gathering; process and review invoices for CO approval.

Perform contract closeout procedures, including closeout modifications, final payment verification, deobligation of excess funds, and file archiving. Maintain up-to-date electronic contract files in designated contract writing systems, ensuring all CUI and procurement-sensitive data is handled properly. Required Qualifications Experience equivalent to DAWIA Contracting Level II (or current DoD/DoW Contracting Professional Certification equivalent).

Demonstrated proficiency in complex federal contracting procedures, negotiations, and contract administration. Experience and competence in at least two of the three primary operational contracting flights: Construction, Services, and Commodities. Active Secret security clearance required prior to onboarding, maintained for duration of performance.

U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant business field (accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, or quantitative methods). Experience supporting Air Force or DoD acquisition contracts. Familiarity with CON-IT, PIEE, or similar federal contract writing systems.

Benefits

The JAAW Group offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching Paid time off and paid sick leave Paid holidays Employer-paid life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Voluntary supplemental insurance options