Position Title: Acquisition Specialist
Number of positions: 1
Location addresses:1735 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC 20006 (parking is not provided)
Remote work available: No
General Hours of Operation: 7:00 - 9:00 AM to 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Clearance level: DHS Public Trust
Start date: ASAP
MUST HAVE DHS ACQUISITIONS EXPERIENCEIntroductionStaff will serve as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) in the acquisition and sustainment of equipment and systems to support the CUSTOMER's mission. Candidates must understand the budget and contacting process in order to have contracts approved.
Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesRequired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated hands-on experience in federal contracting, specifically in the developing required contract documents such as comprehensive Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Statements of Work (SOW) that align with mission requirements and acquisition strategy.
- Proven ability to draft clear, Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A) documentation for acquisitions conducted under Other Than Full and Open Competition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contracting & Budget Expertise: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the federal budgeting and contracting lifecycle, including preparation, review, and submission of all required documentation to facilitate contract approval and award.
- Adaptability & Collaboration: Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Exhibit strong teamwork and interpersonal skills by supporting colleagues, resolving challenges proactively, and contributing to a collaborative workplace culture.
- Independent Execution: Operate with minimal supervision, taking initiative to delve into complex details and produce high-quality documentation necessary for successful contract execution.
- Strategic Acquisition Development: Lead efforts to identify and implement new capabilities, including the design and development of innovative acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Program Planning- Assist with planning and preparing acquisition strategies, performing market research, developing and managing budgets and participating integrated product teams
- Assist with preparation of all required documents for procurement requests including statements of work, independent government cost estimates, market research documentation and others as required
- Development, execution or management of acquisition-related cost analysis, budgets, or program financial management functions including business case development and analysis of alternatives
- Development of integrated life-cycle cost estimates (LCCEs) for new programs and projects to ensure accurate funding requirements to inform the Resource Allocation Process
- Adherence to acquisition laws, regulations and policies as they apply to programs and projects in the CUSTOMER portfolio Advise on contracting strategy to acquire goods and service, including Strategic Sourcing Vehicles/Contracts
Program Execution- Assessment of adequacy of deliverables to ensure contract requirements are met, including test and evaluation and development of a quality assessment program
- Development of Integrated Master Schedules, identification of integrated project dependencies, test planning, transition planning for legacy systems, and fielding in direct support of the design, developmental test, integration and delivery of programs and projects
- Assist with development of program review documents to assess cost, schedule, performance and risk
Stakeholder Communication- Advise CUSTOMER division managers on developing program baselines, documenting key performance parameters, and performance assessment approaches for projects under development; provide advice on acquisition documentation requirements, tailored approaches and ensure timely delivery of all documentation and artifacts in accordance with CUSTOMER acquisition policies
- Provide technical guidance and assistance to CUSTOMER division personnel on all aspects of the Acquisition Lifecycle Framework
- Update CUSTOMER division leadership and acquisition program management personnel of changes to statutory, regulatory and policy guidance to enhance acquisition efficiency and accountability
- Interact with Senior CUSTOMER and other personnel
- Translation of customer needs into validated requirements that can be prioritized and inform program baselines (cost, schedule, and performance)
- Respond to data calls, inquiries and audit requests
Contracting and Financial Management - Monitor contract execution to include vendor billing
- Assist with managing program budget, tracks obligations, expenditures, and forecasts
Strategic and Mission Support- Provide subject matter expertise relevant to the program mission area
- Support strategic planning, capability development, and transition activities
- Identify opportunities for program growth and advise on follow-on work
- Support smooth transition during contract closeout or recompete
