Acquisition Management Specialist

DCS Corp; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 97,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

ESOP

Job summary

DCS Corp is seeking a qualified professional to provide recommendations and support for complex, high-value acquisitions within the Army ACAT framework. The role involves applying procurement principles, developing acquisition documents, and aligning strategies with program goals and regulatory requirements.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, TS/SCI clearance, a Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, and readiness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience.
• Experience supporting an Army ACAT level program.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations to the Product Management team concerning acquisition planning including cost, schedule, and performance of complex, high-value acquisitions.
• Apply procurement principles to ensure acquisition and milestone documentation are reflected in contracting actions.
• Assist in development of acquisition strategies aligned with program goals and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in development of acquisition documents such as SAMP, LCM, POE, and ADM, etc.
• Coordinate ramp-up of the program as new capabilities are transitioned and developed.
• Support briefings and presentations for internal and external stakeholders communicating status, challenges, and successes.
• Develop clear, concise briefings for various audiences.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

US Citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

ACAT program experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Essential Job Functions

• Provide recommendations to the Product Management team concerning the acquisition planning to include cost, schedule, and performance of highly complex, high monetary value, long term acquisitions.
• Apply procurement principles and technical or program requirements to ensure the acquisition and milestone documentation are reflected and are integrated into the resulting contracting and procurement actions.
• Assist in the development of acquisition strategies that align with program goals and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in the development of acquisition documents such as the Simplified Acquisition Management Plan, Life Cycle Sustainment Plan, Program Office Estimate, Acquisition Decision memorandums, Test and evaluation plans, etc.
• Coordinate and assist in the ramp-up of the program as new capabilities are transitioned and developed, ensuring smooth integration and operational readiness.
• Support the preparation and development of briefings and presentations for internal and external stakeholders that effectively communicate the status, challenges, and successes of the program.
• Develop and brief clear, concise, and tailored briefings for various audiences.
• Travel Requirement: up to 25%.

Required Skills

• Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Bachelors and 8 years of experience.
• TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Must have experience supporting an Army ACAT level program.

Pay Range and Benefits

There are a variety of factors that can influence salary at DCS Corp, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

Salary Range: $96,757 - $150,000

Benefits

• At DCS, we pride ourselves on providing flexibility that allows employees to balance meaningful work with their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for learning and development.
• Our broad and competitive mix of benefits is designed to support and protect employees and their families. Our robust benefit offerings include medical, dental, 401k, ESOP, PTO, education reimbursement, work/life balance, parental and other leave programs.