Acquisition SME, Journeyman

Inalab; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks annual PTO

Company-paid medical/dental/vision and

401K with company contributions vest

Job summary

Inalab is seeking a Program Manager to support NGA Systems Engineering Support (NSES) at the Silver Springs, MD location with a Springfield, VA entry point and hybrid work possibility. The candidate will oversee day-to-day operations and ensure actionable tasks tied to agency needs, leveraging strong acquisition expertise.

Active TS/SCI clearance is required, with 5+ years in federal program management and experience coordinating with PMOs and cross-functional teams to deliver timely results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of政府 acquisition experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Experience interpreting and generating Earned Value metrics.
• Experience supporting CFTE for external organizations.
• Ability to build workflow charts, CONOPS, or SOPs for a PMO.
• Ability to summarize complex cost and schedule data for leadership.
• DAWIA, PMP, or similar certifications preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office tools: Excel, SharePoint, Visio, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Support team members on budget and program management.
• Participate in weekly ESRAB and other briefings as needed.
• Assist NGA PM in eliciting and staffing STE requirements for CAE approval.
• Align customer requirements to Task Orders, LCAT, or Skill Level.
• Maintain PMO indices detailing CFTE/STE requirements for NGA organizations.

Skills

Financial systems and reports

Earned Value metrics

Government acquisition artifacts

CFTE support

PMO workflows (CONOPS/SOPs)

Cost and schedule briefing

DAWIA / PMP certification

MS Office (Excel/SharePoint/Visio/Proj

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Visio

Project

Job description

Location: Springfield, VA (possibility for Hybrid work)

Min Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in a related field, with at least five (5) years of experience supporting US Government acquisition programs.

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI

About the Opportunity:

Inalab has an immediate opening for a Program Manager to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Systems Engineering Support (NSES) Practice at the Silver springs, MD location. As the Program Manager you will be responsible for overseeing services to provide day-to-day operational support.

The candidate must have an active TS/SCI and the necessary, proven analytical skills and acquisitions subject matter expertise, along with a history of strong collaborative relationship building with key technical members and cross functional project team members to assure creation and delivery of clear, concise, and actionable tasks that would be related to the operational efforts of the agency

Assist the day-to-day execution of program management offices. At Enterprise Contract Operations (ECO) award, acquisition operations support is anticipated for various programs. Provide a primary point of contact for each of these four PMOs and may anticipate the need to surge support to a specific PMO depending on Government needs. Day-to-day acquisition operations will vary but activities shall be bound by a set of recurring deliverables. Examples of duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Support team members on budget and program management.
• On a weekly basis, participate in requirements adjudication boards (such as the weekly ESRAB), where necessary. Ensure progress updates are submitted to the Acquisition Strategy Team per the weekly deadline.
• On a semi-annual basis, assist the Government PM in eliciting, refining, and staffing STE requirements from NGA organizations for CAE approval.
• Where requested by a Government PM, assist in aligning customer-submitted requirements to an appropriate Task Order, program-defined Labor Category (LCAT), and/or Skill Level. Submit recommendations for alternative program placement if requirement is not a "best fit" for assigned PMO.
• On an as needed basis, assist the PMOs in maintaining a program-defined index (spreadsheet, database, or similar) detailing all CFTE/STE requirements managed by the PMO. This index should be traceable by NGA organization, contract/task order, LCAT, and other relevant attributes.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience working with financial systems and reports
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and generating Earned Value metrics.
• Demonstrated experience improving the quality of Government acquisition artifacts, such as Statements of Work (SOWs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), or Acquisition Plans.
• Demonstrated experience supporting services-based acquisition programs providing Contractor Full-Time Equivalent (CFTE) support to external organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to build process workflow charts, concepts of operation (CONOPS), or standard operating procedures (SOPs) in support of a PMO.
• Demonstrated ability to summarize complex cost and schedule data for briefing internal/external leadership or senior stakeholders.
• Related certifications such as Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar.
• Demonstrated proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, SharePoint, Visio, and/or Project to manage cost, schedule, and performance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in a related field, with at least five (5) years of experience supporting US Government acquisition programs. If candidate(s) do not possess a related degree, an additional five (5) years of experience may be substituted.

5+ years of Program Manager in a Federal environment (desired)

Inalab is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. We provide our employees with competitive benefits, educational assistance, and career growth opportunities. Every employee is valued for their talents and contributions. We all take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals, which in turn contributes to the overall success of the company.

Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US citizenship may be required for some positions.

With our company you will earn a highly competitive salary commensurate with your skill level and experience. You will also enjoy:

• Three (3) weeks annual paid time off.
• A comprehensive, company-paid medical, dental, and vision plan and life insurance.
• 401K plan with vesting for company added contributions.

Inalab is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.