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Job Summary: ZelTech is seeking a Senior Business Operations & Acquisition Specialist (on call) with extensive experience supporting U.S. Government operations, including facilities support, audit readiness, and safety inspection processes. The ideal candidate will bring in-depth knowledge of SCIF requirements and protocol and will be able to operate effectively in a classified environment supporting technical programs and prototype development.
This role requires an individual with a technical/engineering background and proven experience managing the resources, contracting support, and acquisition actions required to sustain and advance complex technical initiatives.
Responsibilities:Acquisition & Business Operations Support
- Support acquisition planning and execution activities in alignment with program needs and government requirements.
- Coordinate business operations tasks that enable technical program progress, including milestone support and resource planning.
- Maintain documentation and supporting artifacts necessary for acquisition and operational readiness.
Facilities Support & Operational Compliance- Manage and coordinate facilities support functions to ensure continuity of operations for assigned programs and teams.
- Support compliance efforts across facilities and operational requirements, including scheduling and coordination with stakeholders.
Audit Readiness & Safety Inspections- Prepare for, support, and respond to audits and safety inspections by tracking requirements, evidence, and corrective actions.
- Ensure that facilities and operational practices meet applicable safety and compliance standards.
- Support root-cause analysis and corrective action processes to improve long-term compliance.
SCIF Compliance & Classified Operations- Operate in a SCIF environment consistent with security rules and protocol.
- Provide subject-matter support regarding SCIF compliance requirements, access/procedural requirements, and operational expectations.
- Assist with ensuring personnel, processes, and coordination support secure and compartmented operations.
Prototype Development Resource Support- Translate prototype program needs into actionable requirements and resourcing inputs (e.g., facility needs, test readiness support, logistics, and procurement support considerations).
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to ensure technical programs have the resources required to execute prototype development activities.
Location / Work Environment:- Classified environment work required (SCIF operations).
- Work will involve interaction with government customers, contractors, and internal program stakeholders in support of technical and facilities operations.
Competencies / Skills:- Strong understanding of government processes and compliance requirements.
- Ability to operate with discretion and professionalism in classified environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with senior government leadership.
- Detail-oriented documentation and evidence management for audits and inspections.
- Technical curiosity and ability to connect engineering/prototype needs to business operations and resourcing.
Requirements:- Must be a US citizen.
- Must have an active TS/SCI with CI Poly.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, technical field, business, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience) and twenty (20) + years of relevant experience.
- Successful background and drug screening check.
Government /DoD Experience- Experience working with the Government and/or served as a Government civilian at GS-14 level or above, or equivalent operational experience supporting senior-level government activities.
Facilities Support Expertise:- Extensive experience with Government facilities supports processes, including work coordination, tracking, and compliance requirements.
- Audit & Safety Inspection Experience: Demonstrated, in-depth experience supporting or managing audits, safety inspections, and related compliance activities for government or government-adjacent facilities/operations.
Classified Environment (SCIF).- Proven experience working in a classified environment.
- In-depth knowledge of SCIF requirements, security controls, and SCIF access/protocol (e.g., visitor/escort requirements, handling procedures, badge/access processes, compartmented area operations).
Technical/Engineering Background:- Formal education or hands-on experience in an engineering or technical discipline.
Prototype & Program Resources:- Strong understanding of prototype development lifecycle and the resources required (e.g., planning inputs, procurement support, facility/utility's needs, test readiness requirements, and sustainment considerations).
Preferred Requirements:- Experience supporting technical program offices or IC mission partners requiring rapid prototyping and iterative engineering support.
- Familiarity with government acquisition practices such as planning, contracting support, and administrative coordination (e.g., acquisition workflows, requirements development support, and documentation control).
- Experience with risk management, compliance tracking, and continuous improvement in regulated environments
Physical Demands or Work Environment: The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The majority of the time is spent in an office setting.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance, vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
