Acquisition SME

Job Title: Acquisition SME

Location: Chantilly, Virginia – On-site at the Pentagon

Type: Direct Hire

Clearance: TS/SCI

MUST HAVE: DOD Acquisition, need experience in execution work, non-traditional Acquisitions Authority, strategic acquisitions background, and policy.

Acquisition Subject Matter Expert with TS/SCI security clearance to support our government customer at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

• Serve as a recognized technical authority on DoW acquisition policy, processes, and lifecycle management in support of AI2 initiatives.
• Develop and refine acquisition strategies, acquisition pathways, program documentation, and governance materials for major programs under OUSW(A&S).
• Analyze and interpret requirements from Title 10, DoD 5000-series policies, middle-tier acquisition (MTA), software acquisition pathway (SWP), and adaptive acquisition framework (AAF) to guide program offices and leadership.
• Provide expert guidance on requirements integration, capability development, interoperability considerations, and system-of-systems acquisition challenges.
• Conduct in-depth reviews of program schedules, cost estimates, risk analyses, acquisition documentation, contracting approaches, and milestone readiness.
• Draft white papers, policy recommendations, decision memoranda (DMs), and senior leader briefing materials to support the AI2 mission.
• Participate in cross-functional working groups, including Joint Staff, Services, and OSW stakeholders, ensuring alignment across enterprise acquisition activities.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior acquisition professionals on the contractor team.

• Extensive knowledge of DoW acquisition processes, statutory requirements, and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework.
• Demonstrated ability to advise SES-level and Flag/General Officer-level leadership.
• Proven experience supporting OSW or Service-level acquisition organizations.
• Strong analytical ability to evaluate complex programs, requirements, and integration challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience developing senior-ready briefs and decision materials.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and government-facing communication skills.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, a high level of integrity, critical thinking, and leadership courage.
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient in MS Teams, Excel, and Outlook application skills.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance

• Master’s degree
• 15+ years’ acquisition and program management experience
• DAWIA/DAWIA-equivalent certification in Program Management, Engineering, or Contracting (Practitioner/Advanced).
• Previous experience with Office of the Secretary of War, Joint Staff, and Military Department policies and procedures

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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