SSI is seeking a
Project Management, Acquisition & Technical Advisor (SETA) for a role in Chantilly, VA.
Role and Responsibilities:- Project Execution Support
- Coordinate daily program activities to align technical efforts, schedules, and mission objectives.
- Support the Program Manager in tracking execution progress, managing risks, and mitigating dependencies.
- Develop and maintain key program documents, including integrated schedules, action item lists, execution plans, and leadership briefings.
- Coordinate program reviews, working groups, and technical exchange meetings.
- Acquisition Support
- Support the development and implementation of innovative acquisition strategies and plans.
- Assist in preparing essential acquisition documents, such as Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and contract modifications.
- Monitor contract execution and performance to ensure all deliverables meet program requirements.
- Facilitate communication between the program office and contracting activities.
- Test & Demonstration Execution
- Support the planning and execution of test and demonstration events involving multiple stakeholders.
- Develop test objectives, execution plans, and evaluation criteria.
- Coordinate all event logistics, including participants, scheduling, and site requirements.
- Track demonstration outcomes, capture lessons learned, and support post-event transition planning.
- Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination
- Facilitate coordination among government stakeholders, performers, and operational partners.
- Track action items to maintain technical and operational alignment across all teams.
- Develop executive briefings and status updates summarizing program progress, risks, and outcomes.
- Provide clear communications to support leadership decision-making and program alignment.
Required Qualifications:- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 5+ years of SCO-like Acquisition experience supporting DoD R&D, acquisition, or technical programs.
- Demonstrated experience with the software development lifecycle, methodologies (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps), and best practices
- Experience coordinating program execution across multiple stakeholders.
- Experience supporting test events, demonstrations, or operational evaluations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive briefing development.
- Ability to report to designated work location in Chantilly, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer.
Desired Qualifications:- Experience supporting rapid prototyping or advanced capability development programs.
- Background in systems integration, operational testing, or demonstration planning.
- Familiarity with DoD program management and acquisition processes (e.g., DoD 5000 series).
- Experience with modern software development tools, languages, and cloud environments.
- Familiarity with DoD software acquisition pathways and policies (e.g., Software Acquisition Pathway, DoDI 5000.87).
- Experience operating in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments.
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