Acquisition Management Support SME

OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

OCT currently has an opening for an Acquisition Management Support SME to support a client. This position is contingent upon contract award.

The SME’s primary role will be assisting program offices in the creation and review of requirement documentation. This includes supporting the development of Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Objectives (SOO), market research reports, and other acquisition planning documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with applicable regulations. Additionally, the SME will deliver formal training sessions for the acquisition community.

Training will cover various contract processes across the acquisition lifecycle, such as acquisition planning, solicitation preparation, proposal evaluation, contract administration, and process improvement.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Requirements Documentation:
  Support the program office in identifying the requirement details. Review requirement documents with the program offices for requirement validation and clarity, participate in pre-proposal conferences as necessary, and obtain input from technical officials before preparing the solicitation. Conduct formal and informal training on requirements documentation as necessary.
• Pre‑Solicitation Documentation:
  Assist program offices in preparing pre‑solicitation documentation in close collaboration with the responsible Contracting Officer. This support includes drafting, reviewing, and finalizing acquisition documents such as Acquisition Plans (AP), Market Research Reports, Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objectives (SOO), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP), Evaluation Criteria, Justifications & Approvals (J&A), Limited Source Justifications, and other documentation required for inclusion in a completed Purchase Request (PR) package submitted for processing.
• Knowledge Sharing Sessions:
  Conduct both formal and informal knowledge sharing sessions and training for program offices on acquisition processes, ensuring staff are familiar with requirements, documentation standards, and best practices across the acquisition lifecycle on an ad‑hoc basis.
• Process Improvement:
  Provide recommendations and support the implementation of improvements/efficiencies within the client’s acquisition and contracting processes. The contractor must support continued improvement of the acquisition resources including the Contracting Resource Library (CRL) which houses acquisition and contracting templates, processes, and standard language.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• FAC-C or DAWIA Level III in Contracting.
• FAC-COR Level III.
• 10+ years’ experience in federal acquisition and program management.
• At least 5-7 years specifically dedicated to Pre-Award Acquisition Planning.
• Demonstrated experience managing a high volume of procurement packages.
• Experience developing pre‑solicitation documentation.
• Experience conducting formal market research.
• Experience creating training materials, reference guides, and job aids for an acquisition workforce.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance; background investigation may involve credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency checks.
• Fully remote/telework position with requirement to use camera during Microsoft Teams meetings when directed.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary.
• Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays.
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long‑Term disability benefits.
• Training Benefits.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 yearly commensurate with experience, education, etc.

OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.

At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.