Acquisition Specialist

Amyx is seeking to hire an Acquisition Specialist located in Falls Church, VA.

Responsibilities and Skills:

Knowledge of contracting principles, laws regulation and procedures.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems, and the ability to develop concrete action plans to solve problems.
• Familiarity with price and cost analysis principles.
• Written communication skills refined sufficiently to: summarize events and technical discussions; prepare recommendations and alternatives document, strategies and outcomes, and correspondence of a persuasive and/or directive nature.
• Verbal communication skills must be developed to the degree that can articulate contractual issues and provide guidance to non-contracting customers regarding provisions, practices, procedures, and problem resolution.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs and data management systems
• Must have the ability to communicate accurate information

Supported Technologies:

Integrative Acquisition Environment

DOD acquisition system

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience in one of the following: project/program management; logistics; acquisition; requirements generation; life cycle management; acquisition support; purchasing and procurement of DoD supplies and services.
• The experience may reduced to 4 years if the candidate has a Bachelor's Degree.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Knowledge of Federal and DOD acquisition procedures.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Roth
• Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• PTO
• 11 Holidays
• Professional Development Reimbursement

Please contact talent@amyx.com with any questions!

Amyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyx is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

Physical Demands

Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.