Noblis

Lead Acquisition Strategist & Program Planner

Noblis • $132K — $207K *
Chantilly, VA 20152In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph is required.
  • US Citizenship is necessary.
  • Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience, OR Master's with 10+, OR Doctorate with 8+, OR Associate's with 14+, OR HS Diploma/GED with 16+ years.
  • Program Management certification (PMP, DAU, or DAWIA Level II/III) is essential.
  • 8+ years of recent experience (within the last 15 years) in IC or DoD program management is mandatory.
  • 5+ years of leadership in acquisition activities for complex, multi-stakeholder programs valued at $10M+.

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive acquisition plan.
  • Identify optimal contract vehicle(s) for data-sharing solution across multiple agencies.
  • Conduct market research on C-UAS data integration technologies.
  • Develop key acquisition documentation like Acquisition Plans and source selection materials.
  • Perform cost/price analysis and create funding profiles.
  • Guide pre-award functions, including industry communication and negotiation.
  • Create an integrated program plan that aligns stakeholder requirements.
  • Develop CONOPS for a USG-wide C-UAS data-sharing ecosystem.
  • Identify risks related to technical, schedule, cost, and stakeholders.
  • Establish a program governance structure for coordination across agencies.
  • Define metrics of success and performance measures.
  • Facilitate coordination between IC and DoD agencies.
  • Support technical exchange meetings with C-UAS program offices.
  • Liaise with funding authorities from ODNI.
  • Brief senior leadership on program strategies and progress.
  • Prepare executive-level briefings and decision documents.
  • Maintain comprehensive program documentation and provide mentorship in acquisitions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Generous vacation and leave policy.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options.
  • Support for veterans and military families.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Noblis ESI is seeking a Lead Acquisition Strategist and Program Planner to support our government customer in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities Include:
  • Develop comprehensive acquisition plan.
  • Identify optimal contract vehicle(s) for multi-agency data-sharing solution.
  • Conduct market research for C-UAS data integration technologies.
  • Develop acquisition documentation (Acquisition Plan, source selection materials, etc.).
  • Perform cost/price analysis and develop funding profiles.
  • Support pre-award functions including industry communication and negotiation positions.
  • Create integrated program plan synthesizing requirements from stakeholders.
  • Develop CONOPS for USG-wide C-UAS data-sharing ecosystem.
  • Identify technical, schedule, cost, and stakeholder risks.
  • Establish program governance structure for multi-agency coordination.
  • Define success metrics and performance measures.
  • Facilitate coordination across IC and DoD agencies.
  • Support technical exchange meetings with service/agency C-UAS program offices.
  • Liaise with ODNI funding authorities.
  • Brief senior leadership on program strategy and progress.
  • Prepare executive-level briefings, point papers, and decision memoranda.
  • Develop and maintain program documentation (plans, schedules, risk registers).
  • Provide acquisition expertise and mentorship.
  • Document acquisition processes, decisions, and lessons learned.

Required Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret/SCI with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience OR Master's degree and 10 years of experience OR Doctorate and 8 years OR Associate's degree and 14 years OR HS Diploma/GED and 16 years of experience.
  • Program Management certification (PMP, DAU, or DAWIA Level II/III in Program Management).
  • 8+ years recent (within the last 15 years) of IC and/or DoD program management experience.
  • 5+ years leading acquisition activities for complex, multi-stakeholder programs valued at $10M+.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree in related field.
  • Experience with IC or DoD data-sharing/integration programs.
  • Experience with multi-agency coordination and joint IC/DoD acquisitions.
  • Familiarity with C-UAS systems, technologies, or operations.

Overview

About Noblis

Noblis is an American not-for-profit science, technology, and strategy organization that provides technical and advisory services to federal government clients. Noblis works in the areas of national security, intelligence, transportation, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and enterprise transformation. Noblis was created in 1996 when Mitretek Systems Inc. was split into two separate entities. The other entity became known as Noblis ESI. Noblis has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the Washington, D.C. area by the Washington Business Journal and the Washingtonian.
Learn more about Noblis
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Business Services
Founded
1996
* Ladders Estimates

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