Introduction: ARServices is seeking an experienced Acquisition/Administration professional to support a federal customer responsible for advancing national security and defense technology programs. This role is ideal for those who bring a strong foundation in acquisition planning, contract administration, and procurement strategy—and who are excited to contribute to the mission-critical technical initiatives of the customer. This position requires an active Secret clearance
Position Description: As part of a multidisciplinary program support team, the Acquisition and Administration Specialist will apply expertise across all phases of the federal acquisition lifecycle, including requirements development, procurement planning, contract administration, and compliance tracking. The role combines in-depth knowledge of acquisition regulations with hands-on support to program managers and technical stakeholders, facilitating the timely delivery of mission-critical capabilities to operational environments. This position ensures seamless coordination between contracting offices, program teams, and financial management functions to advance complex defense and security objectives.
Location & Travel: This is a full-time position based in Fort Belvoir, with 0% of travel expected.
Corporate Overview: ARServices, Limited (ARServices) has delivered high-end consulting services across the Federal government for over 20 years. We specialize in providing innovative budget, financial, technical, and program management solutions. ARServices is purpose-built to address the complex challenges inherent to supporting national security missions. We combine the infrastructure and resources of a large business with agility, flexibility, and quick decision-making in our relentless pursuit of mission success. Headquartered in Falls Church, VA and maintaining a national presence, ARServices offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future while advancing your career.
A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:
Advise and assist the CB Department Acquisition lead with all aspects of acquisition planning, processes, and execution.
Assist the A&AS Tasker Manager to manage and facilitate receipt, staffing, tracking, responses, and recording for external and internal taskers utilizing the DTRA task management system.
Develop briefing materials and talking points for senior leaders.
Coordinate, collect, and assimilate scheduled and ad hoc department-level reports.
Archive, communicate, and distribute materials as required.
Collect, assemble, index, scan, electronically file, and maintain documents in shared folders and SharePoint libraries in the course of daily duties and in compliance with the DTRA Records Management Policy.
Post, edit, distribute, and maintain appropriate content for unclassified website/portals, while ensuring optimal accessibility, accuracy and retrieval. Actual entry to the RD-CB website to be accomplished via an external website manager. Gaining content approval and accomplishing timely updates is with this position.
Coordinate and facilitate meetings, to include supporting through remote video and teleconferencing tools.
Provide scheduling coordination for the CB/CBC office as required.
Assist with standard operating procedure documentation, procedures, and methodologies, recommending improvements as appropriate.
Coordinate with CB leadership on Strategic Communications including content residing on the RD website and maintaining consistent messaging to various stakeholders. Actual updates to the website can be performed via the website owner; this position focuses on content and structure.
Develop new deliverables as needed based on operational requirements and following best practices for documentation and delivery
Security Clearance Requirement:
Active Secret Clearance
Required Qualifications:
Experience with and understanding of acquisition processes and tools including familiarity with various funding mechanisms such as Other Transaction Authority (OTA), Broad Agency Announcements (BAA), Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPR) and other common acquisition related tools and activities.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience with a BS, and experience in providing administrative support to senior-level Department of Defense or federal government staffs.
Detail-oriented, self-starter with excellent communication and time management skills.
High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools, to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
Ability to quickly learn to use new IT systems and software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of the DoD RDT&E policies, preferably with knowledge of the Joint CBDP organization.
Experience with SBIR/STTR.
Familiarity with federal contracting processes.
Experience using DoD tasker management information systems.
Experience administering Interlink sites.
DAU Acquisition related training.
ARServices is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.