AMERICAN SYSTEMS is searching for a talented Procurement Manager with strategic vision and experience in federal acquisitions programs to be our next Procurement Directorate Lead supporting our DHS customer in the Washington DC area.

As a Procurement Directorate Lead, you will:

• Coordinate with system program/project managers and stakeholders to oversee contract development and execution, tracking progress towards milestones and key accomplishments.
• Assist the Program Manager in providing team leadership, guidance, and program management vision.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility in managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

Responsibilities of a Procurement Directorate Lead include:

• Conducts market research for efficient combined systems supply chain, contributing to the development of program concepts for deployment or maintenance.
• Supports Congressional, OIG, and higher headquarters tasks related to contracting strategy and execution of combined system fielding or maintenance contracts.
• Prepares high-level briefs, white papers, and memos to back system program contract structure recommendations.
• Develops and manages project plans, task trackers, and schedules aligning with the program's Performance Work Statement and Work Breakdown Structure.
• Aids in RFP development and evaluates proposals for feasibility and completeness.
• Assists program or project managers in setting project contract structure priorities and associated evaluation criteria.
• Advises project managers on system developer's compliance with contractual requirements for logistics and engineering support services.
• Reports task order project status and evaluates contracted system developers’ execution against established metrics.
• Assists in monitoring project cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Collaborates with other program/project managers in coordinating agenda, contract structure, source selection, contract execution activities, and project meetings.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have an active TOP SECRET clearance or CBP Background Investigation or DHS Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree and 15 years of experience; or high school and 21 years of experience.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience related to DHS Systems Acquisition Lifecycle and Federal Acquisition Programs.
• Expert understanding of DHS Management Directive 102-01 and its supporting guides, DoD 5000, and Federal Acquisition Institute guidelines.
• Expertise in policy, process and governance regarding acquisition and system lifecycles.
• Must have experience in leadership roles, specifically in managing personnel. 

Who We Are:

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100 locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

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