Acquisition & Contract Development Specialist, US Citizens with DoD/DoW experience

LTC Solutions, LLC is a small company with a huge commitment to supporting our employees and providing quality services to our government clients. Our employees have an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for excellence, and a proactive approach to providing the best possible solutions to our clients. If you are committed to building excellent client relationships, providing consistent superior-quality work, and taking initiative to understand your clients’ needs, we would like to meet you! LTC offers a dynamic team setting and generous benefits (including 401K, PTO, and Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance). Please read before applying: Must have Department of War and Proposal Management/Contracting Officer work experience! Resumes without above requirements will not be considered. Acquisition & Contract Development Specialist Location: Stafford, VA Status: Contingent -Full-Time-Hybrid schedule Security Clearance: US Citizens only with Active Secret Clearance (or ability to obtain and maintain one) Position Summary The Acquisition & Contract Development Specialist plays a critical role in supporting Department of War program teams across the full pre-award acquisition lifecycle. This position delivers high-quality acquisition planning, requirements development, market research, solicitation preparation, and source selection support to enable timely, compliant, and effective procurement outcomes. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Acquisition Management, Contracting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Demonstrated 5+ years of experience supporting federal or DoD acquisition and contract development activities. Solid working knowledge of the FAR and the federal acquisition lifecycle. Proven track record in developing or supporting acquisition plans, requirements documents, market research, solicitations, and source selection materials. Strong analytical, technical writing, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills. Ability to effectively coordinate with contracting officers, program managers, technical SMEs, and other stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing acquisition actions, milestones, and deadlines. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain one). In-depth familiarity with PWS/SOW/SOO, QASP, IGCE, RFI, Sources Sought, RFP/RFQ, and source selection processes. Desired Qualifications Direct experience supporting Department of War (or similar DoD) acquisition programs. End-to-end acquisition planning experience from requirements definition through solicitation release and contract award. Primary Duties Develop and refine Acquisition Plans and Acquisition Strategies, including milestones, schedules, timelines, and risk assessments. Recommend optimal contract types and procurement methods in full compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency-specific policies. Collaborate with technical personnel to define clear requirements and draft high-quality Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Work (SOW), and Statements of Objectives (SOO). Support the creation of Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP) and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE). Conduct comprehensive market research to identify capable sources, analyze market trends, evaluate commercial practices, and assess small business participation opportunities. Prepare Market Research Reports and support Requests for Information (RFIs) and Sources Sought notices. Draft, review, and refine solicitation packages—including RFPs, RFQs, clauses, provisions, instructions, and evaluation criteria. Conduct thorough compliance reviews of acquisition and solicitation packages prior to Contracting Officer submission. Provide non-voting administrative and advisory support during source selection activities. Assist in developing Source Selection Plans (SSPs), evaluation schedules, and documentation while strictly safeguarding procurement-sensitive information. Travel: up to 20% LTC Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.