Position Description & QualificationsThe
Acquisition & PM Professional III - Contracting SMEprovidessenior-level contracting and acquisition advisory supportto DoD Program Offices, MAJCOMs, and OSD-level organizations. This roleadvisesgovernment leadership oncomplex acquisition strategies, contracting execution, source selections, business clearances, and policy complianceacross the full life cycle ofACAT I-III weapon system and RDT&E programs. The candidateoperatesas atrusted advisor to Program Managers, PEOs, and SES leadership, ensuring acquisition and contracting approachesoptimizecost, schedule, performance, competition, and mission outcomes whileremainingfully compliant with FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition policy.
In this role, you will:
- Providesenior contracting and acquisition subject matterexpertisesupporting complex DoD programs (RDT&E, production, sustainment, services, and rapid acquisition)
- Develop and evaluateacquisition and contracting strategiesfor ACAT I-III programs, including FAR-based and non-FAR instruments
- Support or leadcontract clearance, business clearance, and pricing reviewsfor high-dollar, high-risk procurements
- Advise Program Managers and government leadership onsource selection strategy, competition, contract types, incentive structures, and risk allocation
- Support execution ofadvanced contracting vehicles, including IDIQs, OTAs, SBIRs, BAAs, grants, cooperative agreements, and partnership intermediaries
- Provideexpertiseincost/price analysis, negotiations, undefinitized contract actions (UCAs), and contract modifications
- Supportrapid acquisition effortsand quick-reaction programs requiring accelerated contracting timelines
- Participate in or leadIndependent Review Teams (IRTs), MIRT reviews, and peer reviews
- Develop executive-level briefings, acquisition decision documents, and supporting documentation for senior leadership
- Mentor junior acquisition and contracting personnel and support workforce development initiatives
To be successful in this role, you will have:- Active Top Secret Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Acquisition, Contract Management, Engineering, or related field
- At least 15 years of DoD acquisition and contracting experience
- DAWIA Level III - Contracting (or equivalent)
- Extensive experience serving as a Contracting Officer with unlimited warrant
- Demonstrated experience supporting ACAT I and II programs
- Proven ability to support and approve high-visibility contracting actions ($100M+ and up to $250M)
- Expert knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DoD 5000 series, and contracting policy
- Experience working with OSD, AFMC, AFRL, MAJCOM, or PEO-level organizations
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Desired / Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree in Acquisition, Procurement, Business, or Management
- Prior experience as aChief of Contracting Office, SCCO, Technical Director, or Division Chief
- Experience supportingnuclear, strategic, or highly classified programs
- Experience withOther Transaction Authority (OTA)and non-traditional acquisition mechanisms
- Experience supportingJoint, OSD-directed, andCongressionallymandated programs
- Experience serving asCompetition Advocate or Source Selection Authority
Technical & Functional Expertise:
- FAR- and non-FAR-based contracting
- Source selection planning and execution
- Contract and business clearance processes
- Cost and price analysis
- Negotiations and incentive contract structures
- ACAT I-III acquisition strategy development
- Rapid and classified acquisition programs
- RDT&E and production contracting
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