Acquisition SME

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC); Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Acquisition Subject Matter Expert based at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years experience in Acquisition, demonstrating strong leadership skills within public or private sectors. This role involves leading Business Enterprise Architecture activities, supporting Business Process Reengineering, and advising on compliance and customization issues. Applicants should have extensive knowledge of IT acquisition practices and principles to help improve Defense Business Systems.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of experience in Acquisition.
• Must have 10 years of Leadership experience in IT/consulting fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Business Enterprise Architecture alignment.
• Develop and support Business Process Reengineering efforts.
• Advise customers to minimize unnecessary customization.
• Manage CCA compliance and deliverables sequencing.
• Engage with oversight organizations for compliance.

Skills

Information Technology Acquisition process

Leadership experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

10+ years of experience in Acquisition

Experience in the public and/or private sector

Tools

Microsoft 365

MS Projects

Job description

Overview

Offering a broad range of information technology solutions, Arcticom, LLC provides network and systems administration, enterprise architecture and resource planning, certification and accreditation, software design, programming, maintenance of telecommunications and land mobile radio equipment and systems, help desk support and IT transformation services among other services. Arcticom offers impressive performance that is routinely recognized with exceptional ratings and commendations tied to installation successes. Satisfied BSNC family customers include the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, the Departments of State, Justice, Commerce, Agriculture, Interior, Homeland Security, the General Services Administration, the Defense Logistics Agency and the U.S Census Bureau.

About this position: Acquisition Subject Matter Expert at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Business Enterprise Architecture (BEA) alignment activities, identifying relevant business capabilities, processes, and opportunities for reuse of existing systems or services.
• Develop and support Business Process Reengineering (BPR) efforts, including documentation of as-is and to-be states, process improvement strategies, and alignment with commercial best practices.
• Prepare and support BPR Assertions and related certification artifacts required for Defense Business Systems funding approval.
• Advise customers on minimizing unnecessary customization and promoting commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and industry-standard solutions where feasible.
• Support completion of Clinger-Cohen Act statutory requirements, including planning and development of required analyses and documentation.
• Coordinate and contribute to CCA-related artifacts such as Acquisition strategies, Market research approaches, Economic analyses / lifecycle cost estimates, Cybersecurity strategies (in coordination with specialists), IT portfolio registration and compliance activities.
• Manage the iterative and non-linear nature of CCA compliance, sequencing deliverables appropriately across the acquisition lifecycle.
• Serve as a liaison between customers and governance bodies, including SAF Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Management Officer (CMO) communities.
• Engage regularly with oversight organizations to clarify expectations, address feedback, resolve compliance issues, and facilitate timely approvals.
• Prepare and deliver briefings for leadership, portfolio boards, and key stakeholders.
• Support programs that enter the process midstream by identifying gaps, remediating deficiencies, and realigning documentation to meet statutory and policy requirements.
• Develop, review, and refine acquisition and compliance documentation.
• Conduct market research across DoD components and external organizations to identify reuse opportunities and avoid duplicative investments.
• Provide expert review of customer-developed documentation and recommend updates required to pass milestone and portfolio reviews.
• Support change management and implementation planning, including rollout strategies, schedules, and adoption considerations.
• Balance time between independent analytical/documentation work and extensive collaboration, typically averaging a 50/50 mix of writing and stakeholder interaction.
• Operate effectively in environments with incomplete guidance, evolving policy, and organizational uncertainty.
• Apply professional judgment to determine the appropriate depth of analysis required—avoiding both unnecessary bureaucracy and compliance risk.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Level of Experience Requirements:
• Must have 10+ years of experience in Acquisition
• Must have 10 years of Leadership experience with progressively higher responsibility in the public and/or private sector in the IT and/or consulting fields.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Have experience with the Information Technology Acquisition process and its milestones and have experience in analyzing a variety of source documentation and supporting the creation of acquisition documentation. Acquisition Documentation refers specifically to documents created in compliance with the guidelines and requirements outlined in the following Department of Defense Instructions (DODI) publications.
• DODI 5000.85 – Major Capability Acquisition
• DODI 5000.75 – Business Systems Acquisition
• DODI 5000.74 – Defense Acquisition of Services
• Demonstrate experience incorporating emerging acquisition policies and processes into development, delivery, operation and sustainment of Defense Business Systems (DBSs) and related IT systems across the spectrum of operations for the DLA (e.g., Business Systems Category BCAT I).
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and supporting the creation of Information Technology Acquisition documentation in compliance with guidance (e.g., DODI publications listed above).
• Demonstrated thought leadership in Department of War (DoW) Acquisition lifecycle policies and procedures will help improve the probability that a vendor can immediately support DLA’s Acquisition Transformation objectives.
• Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows – understanding how work moves through a company.
• Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools – e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry‑standard software.
• Knowledge of customer service practices – principles of providing quality service and managing inquiries professionally.
• Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles – awareness of proper handling of sensitive information.
• Communication skills (written and verbal) – ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Time management and prioritization – balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Problem‑solving and critical thinking – analyzing issues and selecting appropriate solutions.
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills – building rapport and collaborating effectively with others.
• Attention to detail – producing accurate, error‑free work.

Preferred

• Familiarity with Agile Principles
• Familiarity with ITIL
• Familiarity with EMP
• Familiarity with the following tools
• MS Projects
• Remote communication technologies for meeting facilitation

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.