Acquisition Specialist Jobs in Nevada
Acquisition Specialist jobs in Nevada are concentrated in defense contracting, federal land management, and commercial real estate, with steady demand for experienced professionals across Las Vegas, Reno, and Henderson. Major employers with lasting Nevada footprints include Leidos, Booz Allen Hamilton, and the Nevada System of Higher Education, which collectively drive consistent hiring in contract administration, real property acquisition, and procurement. The most sought-after specialties are federal contract acquisition, right-of-way acquisition, and government procurement compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Cox Fleet keeps your fleet moving!
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Cox Fleet Automotive has grown to become one of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the country. Cox Fleet is the leading provider of on-site mobile maintenance and repair services nationwide, offering mobile on-site fleet service for light medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Cox Fleet also services customers utilizing its 50+ nationwide service centers; each offering accident repair, painting, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair. We are supported by a 24/7 in-house call-center and provide scheduled maintenance services and unscheduled services to fleets anywhere, anytime.
Are you looking for a high impact and high visibility position in a professional yet casual atmosphere?
Are you passionate about finding the right talent for each opening to ensure long term success of each placement?
Do you take pride in the quality of your work and strive to provide the best candidate and hiring manager experience through the recruiting process?
Cox Fleet, the largest and fastest growing independent mobile maintenance service provider in the US, is looking to add a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist/Corporate Recruiter to the team. We have stared in 1997 with just a few locations and a couple dozen technicians, and now with over 1200 employees in 43 states, you will be an integral part of our explosive growth trajectory. Positions that you will be filling range from Mobile Diesel/Trailer Technicians to AP/AR Admins, to Call Center Representatives, to everything else in between. Each position is unique, but each is important, and must be filled!
You must bring a relentless drive to leave no stones unturned, continuously build vast networks of passive candidates and "hunt" for the best future employees of our company, all while maintaining highest levels of customer services. If the candidate is not a good fit for us now, we might have an opening for them in the future, or they might know someone who could be a fit.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Find, interview, and hire exceptional talent for the organization with focus on quality vs quantity.
- Treat each placement as if you are hiring for your own company.
- Design, develop, and execute recruitment strategies based on business and individual location needs.
- Source and qualify candidates through various platforms including job boards, social media, networking, and other recruitment tools to develop a strong pipeline of potential candidates.
- Ability to cultivate relationships with candidates to grow and manage a high-quality pipeline.
- Set clear expectations with hiring managers and candidates, all while maintaining highest level of customer satisfaction.
- Ensure recruitment and hiring processes and practices are in full compliance with all federal, state, and or local laws to include background checks and drug screening.
- Working with leadership to identify areas of improvement in efficiency & productivity related to recruitment and talent development.
- Assess internal and external recruiting resources and recommend solutions that will best meet the recruiting demands of the organization.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years' experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years' experience in a related field.
- Strong sourcing skills with a track record of implementing innovative and effective strategies for identifying passive candidates.
- Focus on results, ability to drive the recruiting process and provide responsive follow-up to both candidates and hiring teams.
- Highly consultative and professionally polished approach to recruiting.
- Previous experience in Executive Recruiting and/or Staffing Agency placing skilled candidates (Technical, IT, White Collar, Finance, Legal, etc.) with Sales or Marketing background are highly preferred.
- Exceptional interviewing practices/techniques, active listening, and people skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
USD 89,400.00 - 134,000.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $89,400.00 - $134,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE, including disability/vets
Cox Fleet keeps your fleet moving!
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Cox Fleet Automotive has grown to become one of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the country. Cox Fleet is the leading provider of on-site mobile maintenance and repair services nationwide, offering mobile on-site fleet service for light medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Cox Fleet also services customers utilizing its 50+ nationwide service centers; each offering accident repair, painting, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair. We are supported by a 24/7 in-house call-center and provide scheduled maintenance services and unscheduled services to fleets anywhere, anytime.
Are you looking for a high impact and high visibility position in a professional yet casual atmosphere?
Are you passionate about finding the right talent for each opening to ensure long term success of each placement?
Do you take pride in the quality of your work and strive to provide the best candidate and hiring manager experience through the recruiting process?
Cox Fleet, the largest and fastest growing independent mobile maintenance service provider in the US, is looking to add a Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist/Corporate Recruiter to the team. We have stared in 1997 with just a few locations and a couple dozen technicians, and now with over 1200 employees in 43 states, you will be an integral part of our explosive growth trajectory. Positions that you will be filling range from Mobile Diesel/Trailer Technicians to AP/AR Admins, to Call Center Representatives, to everything else in between. Each position is unique, but each is important, and must be filled!
You must bring a relentless drive to leave no stones unturned, continuously build vast networks of passive candidates and "hunt" for the best future employees of our company, all while maintaining highest levels of customer services. If the candidate is not a good fit for us now, we might have an opening for them in the future, or they might know someone who could be a fit.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Find, interview, and hire exceptional talent for the organization with focus on quality vs quantity.
- Treat each placement as if you are hiring for your own company.
- Design, develop, and execute recruitment strategies based on business and individual location needs.
- Source and qualify candidates through various platforms including job boards, social media, networking, and other recruitment tools to develop a strong pipeline of potential candidates.
- Ability to cultivate relationships with candidates to grow and manage a high-quality pipeline.
- Set clear expectations with hiring managers and candidates, all while maintaining highest level of customer satisfaction.
- Ensure recruitment and hiring processes and practices are in full compliance with all federal, state, and or local laws to include background checks and drug screening.
- Working with leadership to identify areas of improvement in efficiency & productivity related to recruitment and talent development.
- Assess internal and external recruiting resources and recommend solutions that will best meet the recruiting demands of the organization.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years' experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years' experience in a related field.
- Strong sourcing skills with a track record of implementing innovative and effective strategies for identifying passive candidates.
- Focus on results, ability to drive the recruiting process and provide responsive follow-up to both candidates and hiring teams.
- Highly consultative and professionally polished approach to recruiting.
- Previous experience in Executive Recruiting and/or Staffing Agency placing skilled candidates (Technical, IT, White Collar, Finance, Legal, etc.) with Sales or Marketing background are highly preferred.
- Exceptional interviewing practices/techniques, active listening, and people skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
USD 89,400.00 - 134,000.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $89,400.00 - $134,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE, including disability/vets
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What Nevada Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in acquisition specialist jobs across Nevada.
- Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC-C) or DAWIA certification recognized for Nevada federal contract roles
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience with FAR and DFARS contract regulations and compliance
- Proficiency in federal procurement systems such as SAM.gov and FPDS
- Strong negotiation skills applied to contract terms, pricing, and vendor agreements
- Experience managing real property or right-of-way acquisitions under Nevada state guidelines
Acquisition Specialist Jobs in Nevada: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a acquisition specialist in Nevada?
Most acquisition specialist roles in Nevada require a bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or a related field, combined with direct contracting or procurement experience. For federal positions, the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) is the standard credential recognized by Nevada federal agencies. Right-of-way acquisition roles may require familiarity with Nevada Revised Statutes on eminent domain and real property. Earning a Certified Professional Contracts Manager designation also strengthens candidacy for mid-to-senior state and private-sector roles.
Which companies hire acquisition specialists in Nevada?
Nevada acquisition specialist roles are posted by AutoNation, State Farm, and Caesars Entertainment and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nevada's concentration of defense contractors, federal land agencies, and large municipal governments means acquisition hiring is distributed across both private-sector firms and public institutions throughout the state.
Which Nevada cities have the most acquisition specialist jobs?
Las Vegas, Elko, and Reno account for the most acquisition specialist openings in Nevada. Las Vegas leads because of the sheer concentration of federal agencies, defense contractors, and large commercial developers in the metro, while Reno draws hiring through its growing logistics and technology sectors, and Henderson benefits from proximity to major Clark County government operations and expanding corporate campuses.
Are there remote acquisition specialist jobs in Nevada?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles, since acquisition work is largely analytical, documentation-driven, and conducted through digital procurement systems. About 50% of acquisition specialist openings tied to Nevada are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role can be performed outside a physical office. Contract review, market research, and solicitation writing are the functions most commonly performed remotely, while site inspections and in-person negotiations typically remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a acquisition specialist in Nevada with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a contract specialist trainee or procurement technician role with a Nevada federal agency or Clark County government, where formal on-the-job development programs exist specifically for candidates without prior contracting experience. Large Nevada employers such as Leidos and Booz Allen Hamilton also offer associate-level contracting positions that accept candidates with relevant coursework and internship backgrounds. Completing the FAC-C Level I training modules before applying demonstrates commitment and gives candidates a measurable edge over those with identical education.
Where can I find and apply to acquisition specialist jobs in Nevada?
You can find and apply to acquisition specialist jobs in Nevada on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Nevada employers and agencies. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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