Acquisition Specialist Senior

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Patuxent Highland (MD); Híbrido; USD 115.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bowhead Family of Companies seeks a Sr. Acquisition Specialist to support PMA 263 in Patuxent River, MD. You will craft acquisition docs (AP, ASR, PID, SOW, CDLLs), coordinate with NAVAIR, monitor milestones, and mentor junior staff in a hybrid role.

Required are an MA/MS, 8+ years of DoD acquisition/contract experience, AMS expertise, and strong MS Office/Teams skills, with US citizenship for Secret clearance. Salary targets align with market practice for this senior role.

Formación

• MA/MS degree and 8+ years of acquisition/contract experience.
• Prior NAVAIR Acquisition and/or Contracts experience.
• Proficiency with Acquisition Management System (AMS) tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
• Solid understanding of the DoD acquisition cycle and related processes.
• Strong communication and MS Office skills; ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsabilidades

• Review and provide recommendations on program efforts and acquisitions.
• Develop and coordinate PID, SOW, CD...RLs, APBAs and related docs.
• Monitor contracts, track milestones, and report to IPT Lead.
• Serve as liaison between Program Office and Procurement Group.
• Mentor junior staff and perform research on procurement methods.
• Maintain PID packages through procurement and approvals.

Conocimientos

AMS tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

DoD acquisition cycle

MS Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Educación

MA/MS Degree in a related field

Herramientas

AMS tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

SR. ACQUISITIONS SPECIALIST (PMA 263):

Bowhead seeks a Sr. Acquisition Specialist to support the FMS/International IPT PMA 263 contract located at Patuxent River, MD. The Sr. Acquisition Specialist will provide support in the development of program acquisition documentation such as Acquisition Plans (AP), Acquisition Strategy Reports (ASR), Procurement Initiation Document (PID), Statement of Work (SOW), funding documents, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and Acquisition Program Baseline Agreements (APBA).

This p osition is hybrid but candidates must live within 50 miles of the office.

• Review and provide recommendations regarding program efforts.
• Perform research of alternative procurement methods and assist the Program Office in determining viable paths forward.
• Perform the research, development, review, analysis, revision, routing and tracking of acquisition documentation for Government review and approval to include all DoD documentation, Attestation Statements, Justification and Approvals (J&A), Sources Sought Waivers, Quality Assurance Plans (QASP), P-STRAPs and I-STRAPs.
• Monitor contracts & track mission objectives to include selection, definition, and documentation.
• Development and coordination of Procurement Initiation Documents (PIDs) in the Procurement Management Tool (PMT) to include Statements of Work (SOW), Contract Sections B-J, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and any other items deemed relevant to individual contract execution.
• Facilitate communication of Program requirements to the NAVAIR Procurement Group. Work as an intermediary between Program Office and Procurement Group.
• Perform the research, development, review, analysis, revision, routing and tracking of acquisition documentation for Government review and approval to include all DoD 02 documentation, Executive Orders, Attestation Statements, Justification and Approvals (J&A), Acquisition Category (ACAT) Determination Letters and Tailoring Agreements.
• Maintain status of PID package as it goes through the procurement process while continually monitoring and reporting on set contract milestone.
• Provide weekly updates to Case Managers on team specific contract actions and milestones as well as providing monthly updates to IPT Lead and Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO). Provide independent assessments and recommendations for improving program acquisition efficiencies.
• Support program procurements by providing acquisition support services through the collection of technical progress reports, cost, schedule, alternative and work around procedures provided by the prime contractors.
• Oversee the FMS SharePoint Online (SPO) Contract Library and FMS Document Library to include adding all newly awarded contracts/modifications, Fully Signed LOA’s, and other official documentation. Continually maintain the libraries records and upkeep for information retention and return.
• Willingness to mentor junior level staff.
• All other duties as assigned.
• MA/MS Degree in addition to ten (8+) years of experience performing duties described in the functional description
• Prior NAVAIR Acquisition and/or Contracts experience required
• Demonstrated proficiency in Acquisition Management System (AMS) tools
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
• Solid foundation of the DoD acquisition cycle and associated financials
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Target salary range is between $115,000 - $135,000 commensurate with experience

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.