Contract Acquisition Specialist

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

As a Contract Acquisitions Specialist with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have the opportunity to do the following:

Travel to remote areas along the U.S. border to support urgent infrastructure projects.
• Apply deep knowledge of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processes, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) guidelines, and federal acquisition requirements. Ensure compliance while accelerating project timelines.
• Understand real estate transactions, land acquisitions, easements, and negotiate rights-of-entry directly with property owners. Secure agreements quickly and legally to meet critical deadlines.
• Authorize or recommend immediate payments for property access to avoid delays. Execute financial transactions in accordance with federal guidelines and project urgency.
• Serve as a field negotiator and acquisition agent, expediting agreements and approvals on-site. Act as a project facilitator to keep operations moving under tight timelines.
• Operate effectively under time-sensitive and politically sensitive conditions. Demonstrate discretion, professionalism, and adaptability in high-pressure environments.
• Leverage prior experience with CBP, DHS, or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to navigate federal processes. Apply expertise in infrastructure projects and government contracting.
• Manage negotiations involving easements, rights-of-way, and eminent domain procedures. Ensure compliance with federal land laws and protect government interests.
• Ability to communicate to build trust and facilitate negotiations with local stakeholders. Exhibit cultural sensitivity and strong interpersonal skills in diverse communities.
• Maintain security clearance eligibility and uphold confidentiality in politically sensitive situations. Exercise sound judgment and discretion at all times.

• Active CBP BI or TOP SECRET
• U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance
• 10+ years' experience with 3 - 5 years of experience with CBP.
• Bachelors Degree in related area.
• Understanding of the geographical and environmental conditions and challenges related to deployment areas and techniques for adapting to these conditions.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing right away access.
• Willingness to travel.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Spanish desired but not required.