Minimum 8 years of experience in DoD acquisition strategy or program management.
In-depth knowledge of the DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework and related policies.
Proven ability to draft and revise acquisition documents and reports.
Strong skills in preparing briefings and executive summaries for senior leadership.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic advice on systems-acquisition and program-management principles.
Analyze program effectiveness and compliance with acquisition policies.
Plan and assess acquisitions to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
Draft and revise required acquisition reports and documents.
Prepare bi-weekly situation reports and executive summaries.
Support program management reviews and senior-level meetings.
Develop briefings and schedules to communicate program status.
Benefits
Full-time position with a focus on senior acquisition strategy.
Opportunity to work closely with Marine Corps leadership.
Engagement in high-impact projects within the DoD framework.
Potential for CONUS and OCONUS travel for project needs.
Full Job Description
Program Support Specialist III (USMC)
Location: Quantico, VA Level: Senior / Specialist III
Job Type: Full Time Clearance: Secret
*Candidates must have the above clearance level and, at a minimum, be able to maintain this clearance during their employment with Montcure.
Position Overview
The Program Support Specialist III provides senior acquisition-strategy and business-management support to the Program Manager, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Command and Control (PM MAGTF C2) Program Office. This role advises program leadership on systems-acquisition and program-management policy and practice under the DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework, assesses program effectiveness, develops acquisition strategies that balance cost, schedule, and performance, and prepares reporting and briefings for senior-level reviews.
Key Responsibilities
Acquisition Strategy & Policy Analysis
Provide comprehensive advice and recommendations on systems-acquisition and program-management principles, policies, and practices in executing the DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework.
Gather, analyze, and measure program effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity, including compliance with Federal, FAR/DFARS, DoD, and Department of the Navy acquisition policies.
Plan, research, analyze, and assess acquisitions across development, production, and deployment, and recommend strategies to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
Acquisition Documentation & Reporting
Advise on, draft, and revise acquisition reports and documents required by Federal, DoD, and Department of the Navy reporting requirements.
Prepare bi-weekly situation-report inputs, ensure participants provide content, administratively review the report, and prepare a short executive summary.
Senior Review Support
Support program management reviews and senior-level meetings and reviews.
Develop briefings and schedules showing program status and acquisition tasks.
Required Qualifications
Active SECRET security clearance.
Bachelor's degree.
Minimum 8 years of experience providing DoD acquisition strategy, program management, or business management support.
In-depth knowledge of the DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework and Federal, FAR/DFARS, DoD, and Department of the Navy acquisition policy.
Demonstrated experience drafting and revising acquisition documents and reports.
Ability to prepare clear, concise briefings and executive summaries for senior leadership.
Desired Qualifications
Master's degree in Business, Acquisition, Program Management, or a related field.
DoD Acquisition Workforce certification in Program Management (Practitioner or Advanced).
Experience supporting Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) or another DoD acquisition program office.
Experience supporting command-and-control (C2) or other IT-intensive acquisition programs.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Project.
Work Environment
Supports the PM MAGTF C2 Program Office and its acquisition, program-management, financial, administrative, and data-management mission.
Work is performed in the Quantico, VA area at Government facilities or at a contractor facility within 15 miles of the Government facilities, as applicable to the assigned task.
Core working hours are [redacted] Eastern Time, Monday through Friday; Government workspace access is generally available [redacted] for appropriately badged personnel.
Must satisfy applicable suitability, background-investigation, Common Access Card (CAC), facility-access, and system-access requirements.
Personnel accessing Marine Corps information systems must comply with Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) cybersecurity and access requirements.
CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required.
Status: Contingency - This work is contingent upon award.
Salary Range: $125,000-$145,000 (based upon experience)
