Acquisition Management Specialist

RPMGlobal; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corp is seeking an Acquisition specialist to support a new program in preparation for two Acquisition Shaping panels in FY25. The role involves advising on cost, schedule, and performance for complex, long-term acquisitions, and integrating procurement actions with program requirements.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 8 years of experience, and TS/SCI clearance. Travel up to 25% is expected as the program ramps up and engages with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required due to sensitive customer requirements.
• TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Experience supporting an Army ACAT level program.
• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations on acquisition planning including cost, schedule and performance for high-value, long-term acquisitions.
• Apply procurement principles and ensure acquisition documentation is integrated into contracting actions.
• Develop acquisition strategies aligned with program goals and regulatory requirements.
• Develop acquisition documents such as the Simplified Acquisition Management Plan and related plans.
• Coordinate ramp-up of the program as new capabilities are transitioned and developed, ensuring operational readiness.
• Prepare and develop briefings for internal and external stakeholders communicating status, challenges and successes.

Skills

US Citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

ACAT experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DCS is looking for an Acquisition specialist to support a new program in preparation for two Acquisition Shaping panels in FY25.

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

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.