Acquisition Specialist

Acquisition Specialist (U.S. Border Patrol)

MUST BE A US CITIZEN

Job Location: 1 day a week Client Site, Telework Negotiable

OVERVIEW:

We seek senior acquisition specialists to support a federal program management office in Northern Virginia. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on delivering practical and efficient solutions to help our client keep U.S. borders safe and facilitate travel and trade. As part of our high-performing team, you will augment our vital work to provide “eyes and ears” technology to protect our nation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Senior and Mid-Level IPT Lead:

You will lead the integrated project team (IPT) for one of our client’s major projects through the DHS system acquisition life cycle. You will be instrumental in guiding the acquisition strategy with an eye toward agile contracting that streamlines awards for the latest technological advancements in border security products. You will apply modernized processes and practices aligned with emerging technologies for maximum agility and efficiency to accommodate dynamic requirements. Your interdisciplinary IPT will adapt to changing environments and end user demands, providing a comprehensive perspective on risk and mission objectives for effective avoidance of risk and cost.

You will develop artifacts required by DHS MD 102-02 and the acquisition life cycle framework (ALF) to successfully obtain milestone approvals. Representative responsibilities:

•                Develop and update program management plans and life-cycle cost estimates

•                Develop market research plans, analyses, and acquisition plans

•                Compile and develop cost estimation and acquisition program baseline documentation

•                Support the planning, programming, budgeting, and accountability process for resource allocation planning, congressional justifications, and acquisition planning

Provide acquisition support to our client’s portfolio of programs, projects, demonstrations, and other efforts. You will apply your skills in acquisition strategy, planning, and execution to acquire systems that last longer, require less support, and reduce overall life-cycle costs. You will join an integrated project team (IPT) as it approaches a critical milestone to make sure everything is in place to achieve milestone approval, recognize success, and then move on to the next project that needs your special skills in developing artifacts required by DHS MD 102-02 and the acquisition life cycle framework (ALF). Representative responsibilities:

•                Develop and update program management plans and life-cycle cost estimates

•                Develop market research plans, analyses, and acquisition plans

•                Compile and develop cost estimation and acquisition program baseline documentation

•                Support the planning, programming, budgeting, and accountability process for resource allocation planning, congressional justifications, and acquisition planning

QUALIFICATIONS:

•                Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications; active U.S. Customs and Border Protection background investigation preferred. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.

•                Previous work with CBP’s Integrated Fixed Tower (IFT), Remove Video Surveillance Systems (RVSS), Mobile and Agent-Centric Systems (MACS), and/or Field Surveillance Services (FSS) portfolios is a plus.

•                Senior Acquisition Specialist: 5 years’ experience and a Bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, or a related discipline

•                Experience supporting multi-functional technical engineering teams for large, complex programs

•                Experience with DHS MD 102 and acquisition support for complex system acquisitions

•                Certification in acquisition management such as DAWIA is desirable

•                Knowledge of or experience with DHS MD 102

•                Experience supporting complex systems acquisitions preferred

•                Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

•                Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders

•                Ability to effectively solve problems

•                Strong communication skills, both oral and written

•                A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.