Amentum · 6 hours ago
DARPA – Tactical Technology Office (TTO) Acquisition Support Specialist
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $170K/yr
3+ years expAmentum is a leading provider of support services to U.S. government agencies, including DARPA. They are seeking an Acquisition Support Specialist to assist Government PMs in navigating acquisition processes, manage acquisition documentation, and provide recommendations for procurement contracts.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assisting Government PMs and their support teams in selecting acquisition approaches for their programs and efforts; supporting them through the related development and approval processes
Serving as TTO POC and coordinator for program and office-wide acquisition processes, interfacing with Government leadership on process improvements and/or updates as appropriate
Providing insight and support in drafting, routing, and posting program acquisition documentation, solicitations, and announcements such as Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Broad Agency Announcement (BAAs), etc
Managing the TTO Office-Wide BAA process – tracking proposals submitted to the solicitation and coordinating review and potential sponsorship by TTO PMs
Posting synopsis and award announcements on the System for Award Management (SAM) and Federal Grants websites; coordinating, assembling, and updating electronic and hard copy solicitation, contract, and contract-related files
Providing recommendations and insight into the development, structuring, and execution of procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions
Providing recommendations on source selection policies and processes and supporting their implementation and execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher - substantial relevant occupational experience (~10 or more years) may be considered in lieu of degree requirement
At least 3 years' relevant experience
Active Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Demonstrated knowledge of acquisition documentation – Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Special Notices (SNs), Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Justification & Approvals (J&A)
The demonstrated professionalism, maturity, sound judgement, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for daily interactions with executive-level audiences in a dynamic, high-visibility Front Office environment
Ability to work independently or in a team setting as circumstances dictate
Strong writing skills; highly organized with excellent 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 and coordinator role
Active Top Secret security clearance
Familiarity with DARPA's Broad Agency Announcement Maker (BAAM) and Broad Agency Announcement Tool (BAAT) applications
Familiarity with Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs
General knowledge and experience with acquisition awards such Cooperative Agreements and Other Transactions (Section 845 Agreements)
Other ARPA agency (ARPA-H, IARPA, ARPA-E, etc.)
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
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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