Agile Contracting Specialist; N

Overview

SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution provider and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). The company models future environments, requirements, and capabilities, and secures the enterprise from internal and external threats with a focus on excellence, honesty, relationships, teamwork, loyalty, and consideration of others. This position is contingent upon award and anticipated to be onsite.

NATO HQ Supreme Allied Command Transformation (NATO SACT) seeks contract support for the capture, development, architecture, data science and quality assurance of capability requirements and operational analysis to adapt to future threats and long-term military strategy. SimIS Inc. seeks an Agile Contracting Specialist to support NATO Capability Program Managers and projects. The candidate will work with NATO Contracting, Budget, and Finance (BUDFIN) mechanisms to identify acquisition solutions that meet ACT Innovation requirements.

• BS degree in business, finance, accounting or related field
• DAWIA certification in Contracting/Acquisition, or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in contract/acquisition-related fields
• Familiarity with NATO-specific acquisition publications, regulations, and requirements documents
• Proven experience managing acquisition and contract strategies in defense/government institutions
• Demonstrated understanding of Agile practices and ability to apply them in NATO or national defense environments
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and facilitating collaboration across technical, financial, and operational domains
• Ability to break down complex acquisition/contracting problems into measurable, manageable parts
• Experience delivering iterative releases in an Agile/Dev Sec Ops  environment

• Identify opportunities to align with, or recommend changes to, policies governing the ACT Innovation laboratory operations
• Work with NATO Contracting, BUDFIN to identify acquisition solutions meeting ACT Innovation requirements
• Track and manage ACT Innovation software applications and infrastructure to support agile software development
• Collaborate with ACT Innovation team members and NATO BUDFIN to apply agile methodologies to product development and enabling functions
• Assist drafting, management, and execution of acquisition strategies, RFPs, SOWs, and evaluation criteria for agile, modular, and outcome-based contracts
• Promote modern technologies to ensure compliance with NATO acquisition processes while enabling innovation
• Facilitate vendor engagement and support transparent evaluation processes in line with NATO acquisition rules

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• PTO
• 11 Federal Holidays

SimIS, Inc. is an EOE / M / F / Disability / Vet / Drug Free Employer

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• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Legal
• Industries:
  Internet Publishing

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