Acquisition Pathway Policy Expert - SME

Red Gate Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Acquisition Pathway Policy Expert, where your expertise will shape innovative acquisition policies for the Department of Defense. In this pivotal role, you'll enhance policy development and improve acquisition processes that directly impact the Warfighter's capabilities. Collaborate with senior leaders and contribute to strategic advisory efforts while managing a substantial portfolio of warfighting assets. This dynamic position offers a unique opportunity to influence policy-making and drive interagency collaboration in a challenging and rewarding environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in defense acquisition, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance required, with ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for briefing senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate acquisition policies ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Analyze policy impacts on acquisition frameworks and prepare timely responses.

Skills

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Office tools

SharePoint

Teams

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Policy development

Strategic advisory

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat Professional

Job description

At RED GATE we do everything we can to serve our clients:
Using the right technical skills, unique methodologies, best practices, and integrated technology, we help clients implement bold solutions. New approaches to emerging and evolving threats. Non-traditional ways to overcome entrenched obstacles. Advantage through opportunity. If you have a serious challenge or problem, we can help you solve it. The below job description provides details on how this role will help to serve our clients.

Job Description

The Red Gate Group is seeking a highly skilled Acquisition Pathway Policy Expert - SME to join our team and support the Acquisition Policy & Innovation (API) Directorate within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)). This position plays a pivotal role in shaping and implementing innovative acquisition policies that deliver critical capabilities to the Warfighter across various acquisition pathways, including Urgent Capability Acquisition, Middle Tier Acquisition, and Major Capability Acquisition.

The API Directorate is a driving force in aligning acquisition policy with strategic objectives, managing a $2 trillion portfolio of warfighting assets. As an Acquisition Pathway Policy Expert, you will leverage your expertise to enhance policy development, improve acquisition processes, and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will contribute to innovative policy-making, interagency collaboration, and strategic advisory efforts at the highest levels of the Department of Defense (DoD).

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and coordinate acquisition policies, directives, and guidance, ensuring alignment with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze the impact of policy changes on acquisition frameworks, such as the DoD 5000-series policies and Adaptive Acquisition Framework.
• Prepare accurate and timely responses to congressional, departmental, and executive branch queries, leveraging statutory and regulatory research.
• Support the design and management of online acquisition tools, including guidebooks, glossaries, and the Adaptive Acquisition Framework website.
• Monitor and apply acquisition innovations from industry, government agencies, and research organizations to enhance DoD practices.
• Represent API on committees, boards, and task forces, providing expert insights into acquisition policy and innovation.
• Provide expert advice on integrating and protecting technologies that enable Warfighter capabilities.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new acquisition strategies to address emerging challenges and mission needs.
• Prepare reports and deliver professional briefings to senior DoD leaders, Congress, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance (with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively brief senior leaders, including Flag Officers and SES members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, SharePoint, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategic objectives into actionable policies and programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five or more years of experience developing systems acquisition policies, regulations, or guidance.
• Extensive experience supporting a Headquarters-level DoD organization, such as an Agency, Joint Staff, Service, Component, Major Command, or Combatant Command.