AXIS Management Group

Business Operations Specialist / Acquisition Specialist Location: Vienna, VA Full-Time | Onsite/Hybrid | Federal Contract Support We are seeking an experienced Business Operations Specialist / Acquisition Specialist to support federal acquisition and program operations, onsite at a federal client location. This role requires strong knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to interpret and apply federal policies, regulations, and procedures.Responsibilities - Support federal acquisition activities across the full lifecycle—from requirements development through contract closeout. - Prepare, review, and track acquisition documents, reports, and deliverables. - Apply federal acquisition regulations, policies, and procedures to daily work. - Conduct data analysis, research, and reporting to support program and contract decisions. - Maintain accurate records, trackers, and documentation using MS Excel and other project management tools. - Interpret federal policy, regulations, and directives and apply them to acquisition and program tasks. - Support business operations, process improvement, and compliance activities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited higher education institution. - FAC‑C (Contracting) Level III certification and/or at least 5 years of recent experience providing federal acquisition support. - Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other reporting, database, or project‑tracking tools. - Demonstrated knowledge of the federal acquisition lifecycle. - Ability to interpret, apply, or develop federal acquisition and program management procedures, rules, and policies. - Knowledge of: - Federal Strategic Sourcing Vehicles - Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time & Materials (T&M) contracts - RFO structure and usage - Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) requirements - Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) credential. - Familiarity with the competencies in the Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK). Preferred Skills (Not Required) - Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. - Strong written and verbal communication skills. - Excellent analytical and research abilities. - Ability to read, interpret, and apply federal policy, regulations, and directives to acquisition and program tasks.