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We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.\nPosition Overview\nANSER is seeking an experienced Source Selection and Acquisition Strategy Specialist to provide senior-level acquisition planning, source selection, and procurement strategy support to U.S. Space Force organizations.\nIn this role, you will support Government contracting officers and program leadership in developing and evaluating acquisition strategies, analyzing complex procurement requirements, and recommending effective source selection and negotiation approaches. You will apply Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements, assess acquisition alternatives, and develop actionable recommendations that address cost, schedule, performance, and contracting risks. This position plays a key role in supporting compliant, efficient, and mission-aligned Government acquisitions throughout the procurement life cycle.\nDay-to-Day Responsibilities\nDevelop, evaluate, and recommend acquisition strategies aligned with program objectives, mission requirements, Federal acquisition regulations, and Government procurement policies.\nProvide source selection and acquisition strategy support throughout the procurement life cycle, including requirements development, acquisition planning, solicitation, evaluation, negotiation, and award.\nAnalyze complex acquisition requirements and apply analytical and evaluative techniques to develop innovative, effective, and efficient procurement approaches.\nAdvise Government contracting officers on procurement methods, solicitation structures, contract types, competition strategies, and acquisition risks.\nApply FAR Parts 8.4, 12, 13, 15, and 16.505 to support acquisition planning, solicitation development, source 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and contractual information to identify procurement risks, capability gaps, and opportunities for improvement.\nCollaborate with Government contracting officers, program managers, technical subject-matter experts, legal counsel, financial analysts, and other stakeholders to coordinate acquisition strategies and resolve procurement challenges.\nPrepare executive-level briefings, decision memoranda, reports, and recommendations communicating acquisition alternatives, negotiation considerations, and procurement risks.\nReview acquisition documentation for accuracy, completeness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with program objectives.\nMonitor changes in acquisition regulations, policies, and procurement requirements to assess potential impacts on acquisition strategies and program execution.\nIndependently manage complex acquisition support assignments and provide timely, well-supported recommendations to Government leadership.\nRequired Qualifications\n Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).\nMaster's degree (MA/MS) in business, acquisition, contracting, management, public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.\nMinimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in Government contracting, acquisition strategy, source selection, procurement planning, or acquisition program support.\nDemonstrated experience applying Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 8.4, 12, 13, 15, and 16.505 to Government acquisition and contracting activities.\nExtensive knowledge of Government acquisition processes, procurement regulations, competition requirements, contract types, solicitation procedures, and task or delivery order competitions.\nDemonstrated experience developing, evaluating, and implementing acquisition strategies for complex Government procurements.\nExperience supporting source selection activities, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, evaluation criteria, negotiation 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