Duties and Responsibilities (to include but not be limited to the following): Serve as a Project Lead for the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office’s (RCCTO) Cyber, Electronic Warfare, and Information Dominance (CEID) Office in Ft. Belvoir, VA. Candidate will report to the government lead for assigned project within CEID. The candidate shall support program management activities and prepare programs for execution reviews and reporting. The candidate shall implement and comply with Army policy issuances and changes.

• Develop reports, information papers, talking points, project calendars, development metrics, and briefings for senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Develop and staff critical program documentation such as a Simplified Acquisition Management Plans, Memorandums of Agreement, Transition Agreements, Test Plans, Risk Management Plans, Project Spend Plans, Project Metrics, and Request for Information through RCCTO leadership for approval.
• Consult with Stakeholders and users to define prototype performance goals, manage expectations, and process input and feedback.
• Provide expert assessment and analysis to assist program leadership in daily program management activities and strategic planning to include evaluation of white papers, stakeholder management and proposals.
• Plan, coordinate, manage and engage in program management meetings and reviews e.g., weekly project meetings with vendors, design and gate reviews, ad hoc meetings, and integrated process teams.
• Assist in developing executive-level briefings and supporting data for Program Management Reviews, Design Reviews, and Execution Reviews while documenting findings that support the reviews.

Required Travel: Up to 15%
Required Skills

• Expertise in acquisition planning, strategy development, analysis and development of key acquisition plans and documents to support project management and execution.
• Capable of leading, managing and executing tasks and projects associated with rapid acquisition and program management execution.
• Capable of working independently and leading teams in the solving of problems.
• Possess expert ability to obtain and analyze data, identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies to advise on recommended solutions.
• Knowledge of Army acquisition streamlining initiatives including the use of Other Transaction Agreements (OTA).
• Expert knowledge of system acquisition concepts, processes, principles, and standards.
• Working knowledge of applicable DoD acquisition directives to support the execution of defense acquisition policy, plans, processes, procedures, and guidance for assigned project development and fielding.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and IT tools.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Required Experience

• 10 or more years of experience in Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs, planning and execution.
• Experience working DoD or Army-centric acquisition programs.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and interacting daily with high level DoD Officials (O-6/NH-IV and above), sitting on-site with the DoD Program Office and the ability to deliver products successfully in a fast-paced environment (on demand).
• Experience analyzing acquisition and program management products such as acquisition strategies and plans, program execution data and contract attributes (e.g., contract type, contract structure, award, and incentive fee plans).
• Experience with budget and appropriation processes, President’s Budget Request (PBR), Program Objectives Memorandum (POM), President’s Budget (PB) and 1-N priority lists.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• DAWIA Level III Certified in Program Management
• Technical degree in engineering, computer science, software development, etc.
• Experience with expedited/rapid acquisition efforts.
• Experience in one or more Army program offices.
• Understanding of the Army’s robotics and human-machine integration activities.
• Active TS with SCI eligibility is preferred.

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