Acquisition Specialist
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Acquisition Specialist Job Locations
US-CA-San Diego
Position Summary Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for an Acquisition Specialist supporting the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) - San Diego. NHRC optimizes the operational readiness and health of our armed forces by conducting research, development, testing, and evaluation to inform Department of Defense (DoD) policy. Responsibilities Duties include, but not limited to:
Military Medicine R&D Acquisition Strategy and Planning support - Contractor will assist Government staff with coordination with various US Government contracting agencies to utilize existing contracting vehicles for medical R&D, as well as advisement on innovative contract vehicles that meet the specific needs of military medical R&D requirements. This includes reviewing and advising on compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations, (DFARS), as well as other Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations (DoD FMR), Department of Defense (DoD) or Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) regulations and directives.
Qualifications Minimum Required Qualifications: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Current Secret clearance preferred (ability to obtain upon hire if not current). Education: Undergraduate degree OR a minimum of 1 year experience in federal contracting Experience: Understanding of contract pre and post-award process in a federal contract setting (prior role in Contract Specialist, Procurement Specialist, or similar preferred), previous contract writing system experience or ability to learn ePS, general understanding and knowledge of FAR and DFARS, working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn other systems and tracking tools as needed. Additional Information: Location: San Diego, CA Travel: None Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite (Telework eligible) #LI-JC1 Company Overview Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care. Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Please Note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received. |