Introduction: ARServices is seeking an experienced Team Lead to provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Research and Development Directorate. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team supporting DoD acquisition activities, budget execution, and RDT&E program management for classified CWMD programs. Responsibilities include overseeing program execution, acquisition and financial management activities, managing team performance and deliverables, coordinating Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) support, and providing strategic guidance to advance technology development and warfighter capabilities.
Position Description: The ideal candidate will lead and manage a team of project managers, budget analysts, and acquisition professionals providing Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Provide program management and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) support for Research and Development (R&D) programs in accordance with DoD Directive 5000.01 guidance, ensuring successful execution of mission objectives, contract requirements, and program deliverables.
Location & Travel: This is a full-time position based at DTRA Headquarters in Fort Belvoir, VA, with minimal travel expected.
A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to: - Manage and lead a team of professional project managers, budget analysts and acquisition experts in support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency
- Provide program management Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS), including general program management and Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) support for Research and Development (R&D) programs in accordance with DOD Directive 5000.01 guidance
- Provide project management assistance and support for CWMD R&D Programs
- Help prepare and coordinate acquisition and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) documents to include development of budget exhibits and Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) materials, for a research and development acquisition program
- Develop program plans, acquisition strategies, and procurement documents
- Provide cost estimating, life-cycle costing, and cost-benefit analyses in support of acquisition programs and other analyses including support to POM and PPBE activities
- Translate technical plans into required financial documentation to support planning, programming, budgeting and execution
- Advise program managers on risk assessment and risk management, business and contracting strategies, and technology transfers
- Assist with development and maintenance of program review materials
- Support overall management of R&D projects related to cost, schedule, and performance
- Assist with developing and tracking budgets and spend plans across multiple fiscal years
- Create briefings and products for technical and senior leader audiences
- Manage responses to internal and external taskings and inquiries
- Support long-range planning
- Support Agency financial audit documentation and execution
Security Clearance Requirement: Current DoD Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance with SCI access.
Required Qualifications: - Current DOD Top Secret level clearance with access to SCI
- Bachelor's degree in management, business, or scientific/technical field
- At least ten years of documented experience in DOD technical R&D program planning and program management including 5+ years in a Department of Defense Acquisition focused position, managing and reporting on multiple projects
- Experience in DoD Counter-WMD Research and Development, Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) portfolio and project management
- Extensive experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, DoD Directive 5000 series and other DoD acquisition and contracting policies
- Documented experience with DoD acquisition pathways
- Documented DoD PPBE experience
- Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) mission or technical experience
- Analytical Research experience (assessing threats and market research)
- DoD Intelligence, force application or target planning experience
Desired Qualifications: - Master's degree in a business, management or scientific/technical field
- Documented formal supervisory experience in government or commercial sector
- Extensive experience in Counter WMD R&D
- Experience working at DTRA
- Program Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Previous Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification at level 2 or 3
- Defense Acquisition University Program Management coursework
- Experience managing R&D at a DoD or Department of Energy Lab
