Job Description
Job Description
The Rehancement Group, Inc. (TRG), is a professional services and consulting firm committed to our Government customers. We provide highly qualified professionals to support the mission of our clients.
TRG is seeking an Acquisition Specialist I to provide support to the U.S. Coast Guard CG-SID team.
Position Overview Requirements
The Acquisition Specialist-I provides direct acquisition and administrative support to the U.S. Coast Guard CG-SID team in support of acquisition documentation, coordination, and recurring governance activities. This role supports Government execution of acquisition-related functions by developing, validating, organizing, and maintaining key acquisition artifacts; supporting reviews and compliance checks; and delivering high-quality documentation support aligned to established schedules and performance standards.
The Acquisition Specialist-I contributes to successful execution of PWS Tasks, including ad hoc document reviews, recurring report production, acquisition process support, and meeting logistics/minutes/action tracking for CG-SID governance activities.
Location: Onsite / Hybrid – U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (USCG HQ)
Address: 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20593
Hours: 08:00 – 16:00, Monday through Friday (with flexibility to support mission needs) Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain DHS/USCG Public Trust / Suitability
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen (required)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Client: U.S. Coast Guard – Office of Acquisition Support and Systems Engineering Policy (CG-SID-9)
The Acquisition Specialist-I is expected to consistently deliver high-quality outputs that support mission execution and leadership decision-making, including:
- Professionally formatted acquisition and program documents ready for Government review
- Accurate recurring reports and consolidated tracking products
- Timely meeting minutes, action trackers, and follow-up documentation
- Well-organized documentation structures supporting accessibility and compliance
- Clear communication and responsiveness to Government timelines and priorities
Key Responsibilities:
Ad Hoc Acquisition Document Review & Support
Reviews Government-provided acquisition documentation (e.g., memos, technical packages, market research inputs, templates, draft narratives) for:
- completeness and internal consistency
- formatting, grammar, clarity, and professional presentation
- alignment with stated objectives, schedules, and governance expectations
- Assists Government personnel with compiling, improving, and organizing acquisition-related files for internal review and leadership approval.
- Coordinates minor edits and reformatting updates in accordance with USCG/CG-SID style conventions and templates.
- Tracks document status and versioning, ensuring appropriate naming conventions and directory placement.
Recurring Reports & Data Consolidation
- Supports development of recurring CG-SID reports and deliverables, such as:
- tracking logs and milestone updates
- requirement/need updates (as directed)
- acquisition activity status summaries
- document review trackers and action item logs
- Consolidates inputs from multiple sources (Government staff, internal trackers, external reference files) into standardized report formats.
- Performs quality control checks to validate accuracy, formatting consistency, and completeness before submission.
- Ensure recurring deliverables are produced on time and reflect the latest available information.
Acquisition Policy and Process Support
- Assists Government with research and documentation support for acquisition policy/process references and related internal guidance materials.
- Helps produce and update process artifacts that may include:
- checklists
- templates
- process guides
- reference materials supporting consistent execution
- Supports Government staff with documenting repeatable processes and capturing workflow steps for continuity and knowledge transfer.
Governance Meeting Support: Scheduling, Materials, Minutes, Tracking
- Provides administrative and documentation support for governance and programmatic meetings as directed, including:
- scheduling support and calendar coordination
- agenda preparation and distribution
- creation of meeting read-ahead packets and supporting materials
- meeting minutes capture and distribution
- action item documentation and follow-up tracking
- Maintains a running log of action items, decisions, and required follow-ups to support execution and accountability across stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Acquisition, or related discipline is required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting acquisition programs is required.
- Demonstrated experience supporting federal acquisition programs (USCG, DHS, or DOW) is required.
- Strong written communication and technical writing/editing skills is required.
- Ability to follow defined templates, formatting standards, and naming conventions is required,
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality control is required.
- Strong organizational and time management skills in deadline-driven environments is required.
- Ability to synthesize inputs from multiple stakeholders into clear, cohesive deliverables is required.
- Ability to operate independently with limited direction once tasks are understood is required.
- Professional discretion and ability to handle sensitive information appropriately is required.
- Proficiency with:
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook is required.
- SharePoint document libraries (basic navigation/use) is required.
- Experience supporting recurring reporting, tracking logs, and action item management is required.
- Strong familiarity with acquisition lifecycle governance frameworks is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DHS/USCG Public Trust / Suitability is required.
- Ability to work onsite at USCG Headquarters with a minimum two-day onsite cadence is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience supporting CG-SID-9, CG-9, or other USCG headquarters organizations
- Familiarity with federal acquisition lifecycle documentation and review cycles
- DAU Acquisition certification (e.g., 101, 201, 202, 301)
TRG provides competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience with full options for advancement and a robust benefits program.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dawn Newton, HR and Talent Acquisition Manager at hrhelpline@rehancement.com.