10+ years as a DOW contract specialist (1102 job series)
5+ years of procurement policy experience in the last 15 years
DAWIA II, DOW Contracting Professional Certification, or Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM)
Expertise in DOW acquisition policy and practices
Familiarity with defense contractor industry practices
Technical proficiency in interpreting Federal/DOW acquisition regulations
Responsibilities
Stay updated on NDAA, GAO reports, and FAR/DFARS/NMCARS changes
Update guidance and training materials for the workforce
Maintain policies in the Web-based Acquisition Toolbox on Atlassian Confluence
Develop and deliver acquisition training classes
Review guidance and training materials for policy expertise
Manage end user communications and virtual interactions
Oversee a small team and manage project workflows
Benefits
Full benefit package
Collaborative work environment
Strong company culture
Encouragement for veterans and military spouses to apply
Hybrid work model with on-site requirements
Full Job Description
Overview
The Policy Subject Matter Expert (SME) will provide guidance to the government contracts and requirements staff and stay abreast of the current Department of Navy (DON) and Department of War (DOW) procurement regulations and guidance to transfer the knowledge back to the Command.
This is a full-time hybrid position, with 2-3 days on-site requirement per week at the Navy Yard. JST offers a full benefit package, a collaborative work environment and strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.
Acquisition Policy SME Responsibilities
Must stay on top of all updates coming out of the National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA), U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports and testimonies, U.S. Court of Federal Claims decisions, and regulation changes affecting the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS); Navy-Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NMCARS); and DOW, DON, and Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) instructions, manuals, and directives.
Update the guidance, distribute communications, and update training to keep the workforce informed in a timely/Agile manner.
Maintain policies and procedures in the Web-based Acquisition Toolbox, built on an Atlassian Confluence platform.
Develop and deliver acquisition training classes to the contracting workforce.
Review guidance and training materials to provide policy expertise and solution design to maintain clear, efficient, and valuable resources for the acquisition community.
Manage end user communications through a shared inbox and daily virtual interactions.
Develop processes for records management and retention, review local processes for compliance with DOW regulations, assess process weaknesses, identify gaps, and make policy recommendations.
Oversee a small team and manage projects/task workflow, including but not limited to acquisition training, reporting/audits, contract closeout, and reduction of unliquidated obligations (ULOs), in support of the acquisition policy department.
Acquisition Policy SME Skills
Must be able to demonstrate expertise in FAR, DFARS, and NMCARS to include the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul
Research and analysis skills, policy expertise, written and verbal communications, and acquisition lifecycle expertise from planning through closeout
Consulting expertise in advising clients and tactfully correcting contracting personnel, if needed
Strong analytical and business professional writing skills
Navy contracting experience, experience designing and maintaining content in Atlassian Confluence, Navy Electronic Procurement System (ePS) (or similar contract writing system), Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) user, System for Award Management (SAM) user
Strategic thinking, critical thinking, oral and written communication, customer service, business acumen, problem solving, flexibility, change management, conflict management, influencing/negotiating, teambuilding, creativity, and innovation, leveraging diversity, and accountability
Understanding of various acquisition methods and contract types, including commercial and non-commercial acquisitions, fixed-price contracts, and cost-reimbursement contract types.
Acquisition Policy SME Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field
Minimum of 10 years' experience as a DOW contract specialist (1102 job series)
Minimum of 5 years of procurement policy relevant experience within the previous 15 years
DAWIA II, DOW Contracting Professional Certification, Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), or equivalent
Subject matter expertise in DOW acquisition policy, practices, and procedures
Defense contractor industry business practices/procedures
