In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We've got what you're looking for. Job Description: PROJECT: Parsons is sourcing candidates for a project within the Department of Defense to provide a R&D Acquisition Specialist. The R&D Acquisition Specialist is expected to provide SETA support program planning, budget building, and financial execution of Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) funding. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Contractor shall utilize their understanding of Financial Management Regulations, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), DoD Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), and internal NGA policies and procedures to execute RDT&E and O&M funding for Research.
* Contractor adheres to appropriation guidance and severability policy concerning the execution of funding on Federal Assistance Agreements (Grants and Cooperative Agreements), various contract types, OTs, and other types of vehicles utilized by Research organizations.
* Contractor shall provide financial execution support functions to ensure timely commitment, obligation, and expenditures of funds through internal and external vehicles.
* Contractor shall create, edit, and review Military Intergovernmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs) and Air Force Form-9 (AF-9s) (NGA Purchase Requests (PRs)) for the execution of funding. UNCLASSIFIED Page 15 of 39 UNCLASSIFIED
* Contractor shall assist Research in the development of accompanying MIPR/AF-9 documentation including but not limited to Determination and Findings (D&Fs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and SOWs, SOOs, or PWSs.
* Contractor shall assist Research in the development of Interagency Agreement (IAA) - Agreement Between Federal Agencies on FMS Forms 7600 As and Bs, as well as conversion of Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) and IAAs to FMS Forms 7600 As/Bs in accordance with the Department of Defense Instructions (DODI) 4000.19 and NGA policies and procedures.
* Contractor shall assist government staff in the coordination with external government agencies for the execution of funding through advanced communication on timelines and acceptability of funding by type, year, and severability; follow-up on DD448 and DD448-2 receipt; and follow-up on documentation for the obligation of funding. REQUIRED CAPABILITIES * Understanding and experience in pre- Award activities including the development of Acquisition documentation (Special Notices, RFIs, RFPs, BAA solicitations, market research, IGCEs, SoWs, SOOs, PWSs)
* Experience in source selection/scientific review evaluation process for R&D
* Required: BA/BS or equivalent military experience with minimum of 5 years experience in DoD R&D Acquisition
* TS/SCI clearance required DESIRED CAPABILITIES * BA/BS in Financial, Policy, or Technical Field
* TS/SCI CI Polygraph desired Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret SCI This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now. We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! The position may require a COVID vaccination or an approved accommodation/exemption for a disability/medical condition or religious belief as required by customer requirements and some cases federal, state, provincial or local mandates. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ . We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!