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Aber Prov Grd, MD (On/Off-Site)
ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Salary: Commensurate with experience/education
Work Schedule: 40 hours/week; hybrid on-site/telework
Experience: Minimum of 10 years in DoD Program Executive Office, Project Management Office, or Product Management Office
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, or related
Job Description: Acquisition Program Specialist
Serve as an Acquisition Specialist in support of Product Manager Mission Network (PM MN), PM Tactical Networks. Responsible for developing acquisition requirements packages that includes, but is not limited to, the Performance Work Statement/Statement of Work, and Contract Data Requirements List. Work with Army Contracting Command (ACC) officials and will assist the Assistant Product Managers with shaping an effective acquisition strategy to meet mission needs. Responsible for understanding requirements and facilitating rapid implementation of solutions to meet the needs of the PdM MN.
Plan, analyze, and evaluate procurement programs to manage the contractual aspects for the acquisition for highly complex major communications systems. Must have a broad knowledge of contract types which include: engineering and management services, research and development, production, and product improvement. Requires an expert knowledge of procurement statutes and regulations, contracting methods, policies, procedures and contract types, pre- and post- award procurement actions. Provide advice and status of contracts to keep Product/Program Manager informed and up to date. Input contract data into the management information database. Advise the Project Manager of Source Selection Evaluation plans, criteria, and methodologies. Develop long range acquisition plans and strategies; make presentations; and respond to inquiries, protests, and congressional inquiries.
Work independently with minimal guidance provided by senior leadership. Additionally, possess a superior knowledge of Army Acquisition and Budget processes and demonstrated acquisition experience.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Candidate must be a US Citizen to obtain and maintain an interim and final security clearance.
Special Requirements:
• Security Clearance: SECRET
• Knowledge of Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts and the fair opportunity process to award Task/Delivery Orders under multiple award IDIQ contracts
• Required knowledge of various contract types to include Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, and Time and Materials, and conditions for use of such contracts
• Familiarity with web-based tools such as SharePoint, PMRT, CCaRs.
• Experience with development and review of Justification and Approval documents in accordance with the ACC guide for Other than Full and Open Competition
• Knowledge of Army Acquisition and Budget processes
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and AFARS
• Expertise with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills and strong organizational skills
• Travel: Less than 10%
• Previous Contracting Officer Experience Desired
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
Salary: Commensurate with experience/education
Work Schedule: 40 hours/week; hybrid on-site/telework
Experience: Minimum of 10 years in DoD Program Executive Office, Project Management Office, or Product Management Office
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, or related
Job Description: Acquisition Program Specialist
Serve as an Acquisition Specialist in support of Product Manager Mission Network (PM MN), PM Tactical Networks. Responsible for developing acquisition requirements packages that includes, but is not limited to, the Performance Work Statement/Statement of Work, and Contract Data Requirements List. Work with Army Contracting Command (ACC) officials and will assist the Assistant Product Managers with shaping an effective acquisition strategy to meet mission needs. Responsible for understanding requirements and facilitating rapid implementation of solutions to meet the needs of the PdM MN.
Plan, analyze, and evaluate procurement programs to manage the contractual aspects for the acquisition for highly complex major communications systems. Must have a broad knowledge of contract types which include: engineering and management services, research and development, production, and product improvement. Requires an expert knowledge of procurement statutes and regulations, contracting methods, policies, procedures and contract types, pre- and post- award procurement actions. Provide advice and status of contracts to keep Product/Program Manager informed and up to date. Input contract data into the management information database. Advise the Project Manager of Source Selection Evaluation plans, criteria, and methodologies. Develop long range acquisition plans and strategies; make presentations; and respond to inquiries, protests, and congressional inquiries.
Work independently with minimal guidance provided by senior leadership. Additionally, possess a superior knowledge of Army Acquisition and Budget processes and demonstrated acquisition experience.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENT: Candidate must be a US Citizen to obtain and maintain an interim and final security clearance.
Special Requirements:
• Security Clearance: SECRET
• Knowledge of Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts and the fair opportunity process to award Task/Delivery Orders under multiple award IDIQ contracts
• Required knowledge of various contract types to include Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, and Time and Materials, and conditions for use of such contracts
• Familiarity with web-based tools such as SharePoint, PMRT, CCaRs.
• Experience with development and review of Justification and Approval documents in accordance with the ACC guide for Other than Full and Open Competition
• Knowledge of Army Acquisition and Budget processes
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and AFARS
• Expertise with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills and strong organizational skills
• Travel: Less than 10%
• Previous Contracting Officer Experience Desired
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