Junior Acquisition Specialist

Summary

Acquisition Support Services, NIH Office of Acquisition & Logistics Management (OALM)

Contingent upon award of GSA MAS RFQ 7571PS26Q00066 | Location: Bethesda / Rockville, MD (On-site; some telework may be approved) | Anticipated Start: August 18, 2026

Junior Acquisition Specialist

Description

GD Resources is hiring Junior Acquisition Specialists to provide entry-to-mid-level support to Government under the general supervision of senior acquisition staff, gaining hands-on experience across the acquisition lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support the interpretation and application of FAR/HHSAR under general supervision

• Assist with development of procurement request packages and lifecycle documentation

• Help monitor acquisition performance metrics, including PALT

• Support preparation and review of acquisition strategies, SOWs/PWS, IGCEs, and source selection materials

• Assist with source selection documentation and procurement recordkeeping

• Support contract administration tasks, including invoice review and correspondence

• Assist with FOIA responses involving procurement-sensitive information

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Federal government acquisition and program support

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution (in lieu of a degree, 5 years of directly relevant federal acquisition experience will be accepted)

• Familiarity with FAR/HHSAR

• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work under general supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other Federal civilian acquisition organizations

• Familiarity with NIH procurement systems (PRISM, IPPS, MERLIN) and acquisition documentation

Location: Bethesda/Rockville, MD (on-site)

Clearance: Non-Sensitive (NACI required)

Job Description

Acquisition Support Services, NIH Office of Acquisition & Logistics Management (OALM)

Contingent upon award of GSA MAS RFQ 7571PS26Q00066 | Location: Bethesda / Rockville, MD (On-site; some telework may be approved) | Anticipated Start: August 18, 2026

Junior Acquisition Specialist

Description

GD Resources is hiring Junior Acquisition Specialists to provide entry-to-mid-level support to Government under the general supervision of senior acquisition staff, gaining hands-on experience across the acquisition lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support the interpretation and application of FAR/HHSAR under general supervision

• Assist with development of procurement request packages and lifecycle documentation

• Help monitor acquisition performance metrics, including PALT

• Support preparation and review of acquisition strategies, SOWs/PWS, IGCEs, and source selection materials

• Assist with source selection documentation and procurement recordkeeping

• Support contract administration tasks, including invoice review and correspondence

• Assist with FOIA responses involving procurement-sensitive information

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Federal government acquisition and program support

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution (in lieu of a degree, 5 years of directly relevant federal acquisition experience will be accepted)

• Familiarity with FAR/HHSAR

• Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work under general supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other Federal civilian acquisition organizations

• Familiarity with NIH procurement systems (PRISM, IPPS, MERLIN) and acquisition documentation

Location: Bethesda/Rockville, MD (on-site)

Clearance: Non-Sensitive (NACI required)