Summary

ACG is seeking Entry-Level Contract Support Specialists to provide cradle-to-grave acquisition support services to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under a federal contract. This position supports Contracting Officers and Contract Specialists by performing routine pre-award and post-award acquisition tasks. Work is fully remote; occasional travel to a local VA facility is required for onboarding, fingerprinting, and issuance of government-furnished equipment (GFE).

Key Responsibilities

Conduct basic acquisition planning tasks and assist with market research.

Draft, format, and prepare procurement documents including statements of work (SOW), performance work statements (PWS), solicitation packages, and other acquisition-related forms.

Prepare Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) inputs and assist with cost/price data collection.

Support COs and CORs with solicitation preparation, posting actions, and contract file documentation in federal systems.

Assist in the review of contractor proposals, documentation of evaluation comments, and preparation of award documents.

Draft routine contract modifications, option year notices, funding documents, and closeout documentation.

Maintain electronic contract files in accordance with VA policy and quality standards.

Track milestones, action items, and deliverables to support Procurement Action Lead Time (PALT) goals.

Perform data entry, scanning, document management, and administrative acquisition tasks as assigned.

Communicate effectively with COs, CORs, project managers, and stakeholder teams.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

High school diploma or equivalent.

At least 1 year of federal contracting or acquisition support experience

within the last 5 years.

Experience performing routine pre-award and post-award tasks such as document preparation, market research assistance, contract file maintenance, or closeout support.

Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English (written and verbal).

U.S. Citizenship (required by the government).

Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation, complete onboarding paperwork, and comply with mandatory VA training requirements.

Proficiency with MS Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Internet browsers, and Adobe Acrobat.

Familiarity with government procurement systems is preferred but not required (training provided).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting federal contracting offices (VA experience a plus).

Basic understanding of FAR/VAAR concepts.

Experience preparing simple acquisition documents, market research summaries, or contract file artifacts.

Additional Requirements

Must complete required VA training (Information Security, Privacy, Rules of Behavior, etc.).

Must travel once to the nearest VA facility for PIV card issuance and receipt of government-furnished equipment.

Must adhere to remote work security protocols and safeguard all government property and information.

Work Environment

Fully remote position.

Monday-Friday schedule, aligned with the local time zone of the supported VA contracting office.

Full-time, 40 hours per week.

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