DTRA Acquisition Senior

Clearance Requirements:Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for immediate SCI nomination and indoctrination. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Work Locations: 4 days REMOTE and 1 day @Reston, VA currently

We’re seeking an experienced Acquisition Senior. The Acquisition Senior will provide acquisition and program management services for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency

• Provide expert acquisition planning support; pre-award, post-award, source selection, and close out.
• Provide pre-award documentation support including the development or input to statements of work, performance work summaries, independent government cost estimates, quality assurance surveillance plans, performance levels/acceptable quality levels, justifications and approvals, determination and findings, source selection plans, requests for proposals and quotations, task order requests, business clearances, and other pre-award documentation
• Provide guidance on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff, including training in contracting practices and procedures.
• Provide acquisition and contract life cycle management for service contracts.

Skills/

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in the ability and skills to manage multiple projects, keep track of, or adjust, existing tasks while identifying new tasks and expectations as projects evolve.
• Ability to perform detailed work with little guidance and interact in a positive manner with other government and industry personnel.
• Ability to work under pressure and to adapt quickly in a changing environment and synthesize information and draft summaries and reports.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
  Master’s degree desired.
• A minimum of 10-15 years of professional acquisition experience.
• Experience working with and briefing senior level DoD personnel; excellent verbal and written communication and organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a time-sensitive environment with a high-level of accountability.
• Experience with large dollar service contracts and full life-cycle management of service contracts.

Certifications:DAWIA Level II/III and/or NCMA CPCM/CFCM required.

Physical Requirements:Employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work with a computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.

Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.