Acquisition Specialist Subject Matter Expert

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If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.Acquisition Specialist Subject Matter Expert Full Time Alexandria, VA, US5 days ago Requisition ID: 1041Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $160,000.00 AnnuallyDescriptionThe Acquisition Specialist SME supports the planning, acquisition, development, deployment, and lifecycle management of complex Army information technology, business systems, and software capabilities. The Acquisition Specialist SME develops and reviews acquisition products, supports milestone and program decision activities, performs studies and analyses, and advises leadership on regulatory, contractual, funding, schedule, technical, and program execution matters.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead, contribute to, and support the development, coordination, staffing, approval, and maintenance of acquisition lifecycle and milestone documentation such as acquisition strategies, program baselines, Acquisition Decision Memorandums (ADMs), Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) reporting, and Business Process Reengineering activitiesDevelop and coordinate solicitation and contract documentation, including Requests for Information, Performance Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs), Commercial Solutions Openings (CSPs), Calls for Solutions (CFSs), Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARPs), and related materialsLead/Participate in program planning activities, including defining program objectives, milestones, and decision points, developing a program roadmap/schedule, and aligning execution with the authorized acquisition pathwayDefine, track, and report on program execution metrics aligned with agile software developmentParticipate in agile activities such as Program Increment (PI) Planning, sprint planning, and sprint retrospectivesReview program, acquisition, technical requirements, and solicitation products and data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, acquisition pathways, and decision criteriaAssess impacts to the capability solution, acquisition lifecycle, schedule, funding, contracts, performance, and program execution and recommend practical courses of action to decision-makersPrepare and support acquisition milestone reviews, decision gates, Authorization to Proceed activities, and other program decisions, including decision packages, briefings, memoranda, and executive correspondenceCoordinate formal document staffing and stakeholder reviews, including comment collection, resolution, adjudication, incorporation, and final approvalPrepare and maintain Business Process Reengineering, acquisition evaluation, compliance, and other supporting documentation and certification packagesParticipate in planning, status, budget, contract, acquisition, and program review meetings and support program reports, metrics, roadmaps, spend plans, risks, issues, Plans of Action and Milestones, tasks, and deliverablesPlan and support major program events, industry engagements, vendor outreach, evaluation activities, and coordination of industry feedbackLead, contribute to, and support technical and acquisition planning, studies, analyses, process improvements, and stakeholder engagement; translate complex IT, software, acquisition, and program issues into practical recommendations that support informed decisions and advance program objectivesRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Acquisition and Contract Management, Program Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experienceEight or more years of experience supporting DoD or Army acquisition lifecycle activitiesStrong knowledge of the DoD 5000 series, FAR/DFARS, and Army acquisition policies and guidanceRecent experience with DoD 5000.87 and DoD 5000.75Experience with Agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scaled Agile Framework 6.0)Experience developing acquisition, solicitation, milestone, and decision-support documentationExperience supporting the acquisition or lifecycle management of DoD information technology, business systems, or software capabilitiesExperience with acquisition governance, program reporting, stakeholder coordination, and formal document staffingAbility to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environmentStrong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of leadership briefings and executive-level documentationProficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, and Project Management Resources Tools (PMRT) or similar acquisition toolsMust possess and maintain a Secret security clearanceDesired QualificationsExperience supporting an Army program management or acquisition officeExperience with Defense Business Systems, software acquisition, or Business Process Reengineering requirementsFamiliarity with Agile acquisition environments and Army organizational structuresExperience with Jira, Power BI, or similar reporting and task-management toolsRelevant acquisition, program management, contracting, or Agile certificationIf you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Director of People Operations. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.Acquisition Specialist Subject Matter Expert Full Time Alexandria, VA, US5 days ago Requisition ID: 1041Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $160,000.00 AnnuallyDescriptionThe Acquisition Specialist SME supports the planning, acquisition, development, deployment, and lifecycle management of complex Army information technology, business systems, and software capabilities. The Acquisition Specialist SME develops and reviews acquisition products, supports milestone and program decision activities, performs studies and analyses, and advises leadership on regulatory, contractual, funding, schedule, technical, and program execution matters.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead, contribute to, and support the development, coordination, staffing, approval, and maintenance of acquisition lifecycle and milestone documentation such as acquisition strategies, program baselines, Acquisition Decision Memorandums (ADMs), Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) reporting, and Business Process Reengineering activitiesDevelop and coordinate solicitation and contract documentation, including Requests for Information, Performance Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs), Commercial Solutions Openings (CSPs), Calls for Solutions (CFSs), Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARPs), and related materialsLead/Participate in program planning activities, including defining program objectives, milestones, and decision points, developing a program roadmap/schedule, and aligning execution with the authorized acquisition pathwayDefine, track, and report on program execution metrics aligned with agile software developmentParticipate in agile activities such as Program Increment (PI) Planning, sprint planning, and sprint retrospectivesReview program, acquisition, technical requirements, and solicitation products and data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, acquisition pathways, and decision criteriaAssess impacts to the capability solution, acquisition lifecycle, schedule, funding, contracts, performance, and program execution and recommend practical courses of action to decision-makersPrepare and support acquisition milestone reviews, decision gates, Authorization to Proceed activities, and other program decisions, including decision packages, briefings, memoranda, and executive correspondenceCoordinate formal document staffing and stakeholder reviews, including comment collection, resolution, adjudication, incorporation, and final approvalPrepare and maintain Business Process Reengineering, acquisition evaluation, compliance, and other supporting documentation and certification packagesParticipate in planning, status, budget, contract, acquisition, and program review meetings and support program reports, metrics, roadmaps, spend plans, risks, issues, Plans of Action and Milestones, tasks, and deliverablesPlan and support major program events, industry engagements, vendor outreach, evaluation activities, and coordination of industry feedbackLead, contribute to, and support technical and acquisition planning, studies, analyses, process improvements, and stakeholder engagement; translate complex IT, software, acquisition, and program issues into practical recommendations that support informed decisions and advance program objectivesRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Acquisition and Contract Management, Program Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experienceEight or more years of experience supporting DoD or Army acquisition lifecycle activitiesStrong knowledge of the DoD 5000 series, FAR/DFARS, and Army acquisition policies and guidanceRecent experience with DoD 5000.87 and DoD 5000.75Experience with Agile software development methodologies (e.g., Scaled Agile Framework 6.0)Experience developing acquisition, solicitation, milestone, and decision-support documentationExperience supporting the acquisition or lifecycle management of DoD information technology, business systems, or software capabilitiesExperience with acquisition governance, program reporting, stakeholder coordination, and formal document staffingAbility to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environmentStrong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of leadership briefings and executive-level documentationProficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, and Project Management Resources Tools (PMRT) or similar acquisition toolsMust possess and maintain a Secret security clearanceDesired QualificationsExperience supporting an Army program management or acquisition officeExperience with Defense Business Systems, software acquisition, or Business Process Reengineering requirementsFamiliarity with Agile acquisition environments and Army organizational structuresExperience with Jira, Power BI, or similar reporting and task-management toolsRelevant acquisition, program management, contracting, or Agile certificationIf you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Director of People Operations. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.#J-18808-Ljbffr