Acquisition Utilization Specialist
Core
Primary liaison between program offices, contracting activities, and logistics to design, coordinate, and execute acquisition strategies aligned with mission and regulatory requirements.
Role type
Senior IC federal acquisition specialist (healthcare)
Builds
Procurement packages, sole source justifications, and strategic acquisition plans for VA Health Care System (via careerplan.io/jobs/79-00B-78-360-acquisition-utilization-specialist)
Domain
Federal government / Healthcare procurement
Required skills
Federal procurement regulations (FAR, VAAR), procurement package development, cost-benefit analysis, stakeholder coordination, training delivery, reporting and analysis, negotiation, system submission (eCMS)
Preferred skills
VA/VHA experience, enterprise standardization initiatives, advanced pricing/cost analysis, clinical technology lifecycle knowledge, senior leadership presentation
Technologies
eCMS, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Responsibilities
Develop procedures and policies for federal procurement; coordinate with contracting offices and program offices; expedite and consolidate procurement packages; lead development of procurement documentation; develop sole source justifications; deliver training on procurement processes; prepare reports and briefings for senior leadership; negotiate performance requirements across sites; submit funding requisitions
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC