Acquisition Specialist
Nakupuna Companies
Supports DoD acquisition lifecycle, documentation, analytics, and stakeholder coordination.
9 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Arlington, VA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
900 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Project Management
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
mission & business operations
IT
facilities & infrastructure
logistics
environmental services
Role
What you would be doing
data analytics
tool development
acquisition docs
procurement innovation
report analysis
stakeholder liaison
- Liaise with applicable requirement stakeholders to maintain accurate forecast and accountability of upcoming requirements.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of management tools, templates, training and program governance and reporting.
- Establish working relationships with stakeholders essential to effective project planning and execution.
- Provide expert advice to agency directors and senior staff on strategies for achieving transformation-level objectives within the organization.
- Support data analytics, data collection, and metrics development throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
- Prepare and analyze acquisition reports and briefs, responses to queries, justifications, and background papers on the technical aspects of areas of expertise and assignment.
- Prepare documents and briefings for review and use by DoD senior leadership.
- Support documentation development for acquisition planning and project management from mission analysis and requirements generation through the design, development, production, and deployment phases.
- Plan, prepare, track, and maintain acquisition lifecycle documentation.
- Identify opportunities to apply innovative strategies for procurements and utilize quantitative analytics and visualizations that provide insight into the contracts portfolio.
- Support documentation development for acquisition planning and project management.
What you bring
bachelor's
7+ years
dod 1102
microsoft office
dawia cert
far/dfar
- Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
- This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business Management, or Finance, and 7+ years of relevant professional experience in acquisition.
- Demonstrated experience with DoD as an 1102 series Contract Specialist, preferably in OSD, is required.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, to include PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel.
- Possess extensive working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and agency supplements as required.
- 4 years of specialized experience may be substituted in lieu of educational requirement.
- Professional DAWIA Contracting Certification or Advanced DAWIA Financial Management Certification required. Professional Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) is an acceptable alternative.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
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Company
Overview
2003
Year Founded
The company was established in the early 21st century, setting the foundation for its growth and expansion.
$370M
Government Contract Award
Secured a substantial federal contract for modernizing critical military personnel systems.
Top Workplace
Workplace Excellence
Recognized for fostering a positive and innovative work environment by regional authorities.
GovCon Finalist
Industry Recognition
Honored as a finalist in prestigious government contracting awards for its innovative approaches.
- Blends national reach with small‑business agility.
- Headquartered in Hawai‘i with expansion hubs in Arlington, Denver, Mechanicsburg, PA, Charleston, and Patuxent River.
- Services include mission and business operations, custom software/IT, facilities & infrastructure, logistics, and environmental services.
- Projects involve modernizing personnel systems and managing complex logistics and environmental programs for federal agencies.
- Structured as a Native Hawaiian Organization‑owned group, uniting large and 8(a) small businesses under one agile umbrella.
- We believe in our people. Our employees are the most important part of our success, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to thrive.
- We value transparency and integrity. We operate with honesty, openness, and fairness in everything we do.
- We are committed to excellence. We constantly strive for high standards, quality, and continuous improvement.
- We work as one team. Collaboration and mutual respect are at the heart of how we achieve success.
- We are proactive in problem-solving. We take initiative and respond swiftly to challenges, always focused on finding solutions.
2050 Target
Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
The company aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050 through comprehensive sustainability efforts.
100% Renewable
Renewable Resources
The company is focused on transitioning to 100% renewable resources to reduce reliance on non-sustainable energy sources.
Significant Waste Reduction
Waste Management Goals
The company has established ambitious goals to significantly reduce waste generation across its operations.
- Committed to sustainable business practices that reduce environmental impact.
- Active engagement in resource conservation and responsible environmental stewardship throughout its operations.
- Fosters an inclusive workplace with diverse perspectives.
- Supports gender equality and diversity through recruitment and training.
- Provides equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of background or gender.
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