Augustine Consulting Inc., (ACI) is a professional services provider of systems engineering and technical services to the United States Government. We are currently seeking a motivated self-starting individual eager to learn and develop within our company. This position has promising growth and opportunity within our contracts department and ACI.

Primary Functions:

The Buyer / Acquisition Specialist will collaborate with other contract personnel, assist and advise both internal and external clients including Business Group Directors, Program Managers, Corporate Staff, and special projects supporting corporate programs.

This person must exercise exceptional judgment and possess strong skills in problem-solving, communications, collaboration, indirect leadership, and a demonstrated willingness to learn.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish business relationships with internal and external customers
• Solving difficult buyer & acquisition business challenges while meeting deadlines for multiple priorities
• Proven keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills to support sound decision making
• Perform various technical requirements to assist in market research, installation, and operation of a buyer acquisition process.
• Transition into other functions within corporate contracting – first doing then leading and managing.

A Buyer/Acquisition Specialist who fits our team is:

Dynamic: contributes energy and enthusiasm to our daily tasks, to the team’s interactions, and to the Company’s mission.

Thorough: possesses an unparalleled work ethic; produces complete, even polished products; persistent; mission-focused; asks “Why?” as often as necessary to get to the root of the matter.

Mature: respects others’ opinions, beliefs, and culture; listens to ideas, shares thoughts, and works independently and together to contribute insights to the company’s leaders.

Forthright: speaks with conviction; argues based on understanding, respectfully.

Inquisitive: seeks deeper explanations of how systems work, not the surface-level description of the actors involved; goes beyond “stick-fetching” to connect the unconnected.

Timely: shows up, ready to think, prepared to get on with the day’s assignments; contributes analytical insights that meet time-sensitive, reasonable requests.

Honest: knows what’s right, what’s legal, what’s appropriate; acts accordingly.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration/Management preferred.
• 5+ years of related, Purchasing, Pricing, Contracts and/or Business experience (Government Procurement experience preferred).
• Possess the ability to assess, interpret, and render judgements under limited direct supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Outlook, Word, Teams) Advanced Excel proficiency required.
• Proven ability working independently or as part of a team with tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of FAR and DFARs, GSA Schedules (DEARS (DOE) a plus).
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
• Telecommuting experience required.

Preferred Experience:

Experience with military, government or industry Procurement, Business, Finance or Accounting.

Augustine Consulting Inc. offers a robust benefits package which include:

Competitive Salary.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with optional Health Savings Account (HSA).

Safe Harbor Retirement savings and company match.