Acquisition Strategy and Documentation Principal

Astrion; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking an Acquisition Strategy and Documentation Principal to support the Cloud One program at Hanscom AFB, MA. This full-time role requires a Secret clearance and senior-level acquisition experience to craft strategy, draft ACAT I documentation, and coordinate with DoD stakeholders.

Responsibilities include evaluating cyber defense products, developing acquisition plans, and leading documentation efforts to stay within cost and schedule constraints.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have and be able to maintain a US Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree and 20 years of program management experience, 10 of which must be in AF acquisition.
• Knowledge of ACAT I program acquisition strategy and related documentation.
• Advanced AF program management acquisition knowledge and apply standards, procedures, and practices.
• Experience with strategic issues and ability to work independently or in a team under deadlines.
• Experience developing RFP documentation and supporting Acquisition Strategy reviews.
• Experience working with technical requirements, implementation plans, and test plans.

Responsibilities

• Research cyber defense products used by DoD and other entities.
• Collaborate with IPT to evaluate significant issues and develop corrective actions.
• Assist PM by developing plans and acquisition strategies within cost and schedule constraints.
• Support mission execution including operational planning and analysis.
• Participate in technical evaluations of proposals.
• Review and track prime contractor deliverables and schedules.
• Stay current on future capabilities and decision makers' needs.
• Support Acquisition Strategy reviews and RFP documents development.
• Support program management reviews and senior-level meetings.
• Prepare briefs and schedules for status updates to management.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to address needs and address warfighter gaps.
• Oversee junior and mid-level staff within the discipline.

Skills

US citizenship

Secret clearance

Bachelor's degree

20 years PM experience

AF acquisition experience

ACAT I experience

RFP documentation experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

ACQUISITION STRATEGY AND DOCUMENTATION PRINCIPAL

WORK LOCATION: Hanscom AFB, MA

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 annually*

• depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

JOB STATUS: Full-time; salaried

CLEARANCE: Secret clearance required

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Acquisition Strategy and Documentation Principal to support the Cloud One program, which is within the the C3I and Infrastructure Division (AFLCMC/HNI) and located at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Must be a US citizen
• Must have and be able to maintain a US Secret clearance
• Bachelors degree and 20 years of program management experience, 10 of which must be in AF acquisition
• Program specific experience:
• Knowledge of support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what is within schedule and cost baselines, be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, and pursue alternative courses of action.
• Ability to work proactively, with minimal supervision, and effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).
• Possesses pertinent experience with an ACAT I level program, including formulating, recommending, and drafting the proper acquisition strategy and associated statutory and regulatory ACAT I documentations in a timely and effective manner.
• Advanced AF program management acquisition knowledge as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures, and practices in their area of expertise.
• Experience in assisting with strategic level issues and ability to work independently as well as a team member under tight deadlines with changing priorities.
• Possesses pertinent experience in the development of RFP documentation and support of Acquisition Strategy reviews.
• Experience working with Technical requirements, implementation plans, test plans

Responsbilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Research the various cyber defense products that are in use by DoD and other Government entities, by commercial organizations, or are in development.
• Work with the Integrated Product Team (IPT) to ensure all significant issues are thoroughly examined and evaluated. Help develop corrective actions to address any problem areas.
• Assist the Program Manager (PM) by developing plans and recommending acquisition strategies that will allow the PMO to meet technical requirements while staying within the cost and schedule constraints.
• Assist with mission execution to include but not limited to operational planning, operational analysis, capability development, event integration, event execution, analysis and reporting.
• Participate in technical evaluations of proposals.
• Review and track prime contractor deliverables status and schedules.
• Remain current on future capabilities either in development or being considered by DoD, AF, and/or Air Combat Command decision makers (Zero trust for example)
• Support all Acquisition Strategy reviews, develop supporting documentation, and support the Government in development and review of draft Request for Proposal (RFP) documents and RFP documents.
• Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews and IMP/IMS reviews.
• Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
• Collaborate with a diverse group of multi-MAJCOM stakeholders to determine specific needs and requirements and to counsel within the expertise area, to include oversight and task execution utilizing leadership, teamwork, and diplomacy.
• Generate plans, schedules, and facilitates a variety of exchanges and meetings with the program office team, stakeholders, and industry to understand program requirements and emerging commercial technologies which may address warfighter capability gaps.
• Assist with strategic level issues and ability to work independently as well as a team member under tight deadlines with changing priorities.
• Oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the technical/professional discipline.

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