Acquisition Strategy and Documentation SME

Abacus Technology Corporation; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 156,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

401(k) and Matching

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Membership, Technical Tr

Job summary

Abacus Technology Corporation seeks an Acquisition Strategy and Documentation SME to provide acquisition support for the C3I&N Directorate at Hanscom AFB.

This full-time role requires extensive DoD acquisitions experience and a strong background in ACAT I programs, RFP development, and high-visibility project execution.

Qualifications

• 20+ years experience in acquisitions, including at least 10 years supporting DoD programs.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; strong acquisition strategy background.
• Experience identifying acquisition strategy issues and proposing alternatives.
• Ability to work independently and in a team under tight deadlines.
• Proven leadership, strategic planning, and organizational development skills.
• Experience with ACAT I programs and development of RFP documentation.
• Experience packaging and presenting briefings for senior reviews; high-visibility programs.
• Program control/execution experience; desirable in Acquisition community.
• US citizen with current Secret clearance; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead program manager for the Comply-to-Connect initiative aligning with Zero Trust goals.
• Prepare and deliver monthly status briefings directly to the PEO.
• Lead rapid program startup and kickoff activities after contract award.
• Coordinate with vendor to accelerate timelines and maintain deployment on track.
• Rapidly master the technical landscape to integrate C2C with existing infrastructure.
• Brief senior leaders on complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.

Skills

Acquisitions experience

Acquisition strategy

RFP documentation

Senior leadership briefings

ACAT I program

Leadership

Strategic planning

DoD programs

Microsoft Office

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Acquisition Strategy and Documentation SME

Job Locations: US-MA-Hanscom AFB

Job ID: 2026-9042

Overview

Abacus Technology is seeking an Acquisition Strategy and Documentation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide acquisition support for the Command, Control, Communication, Intelligence and Networks (C3I&N) Directorate at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead program manager for the Comply-to-Connect (C2C) initiative, driving a critical cybersecurity capability directly tied to the Department of the Air Force's (DAF) Zero Trust goals.
• Manage intense leadership oversight and high visibility, which includes preparing and delivering monthly status briefings directly to the Program Executive Officer (PEO).
• Lead rapid program startup and kickoff activities immediately following the contract award scheduled for late summer.
• Maintain tight coordination with the vendor to accelerate timelines, meet aggressive delivery schedules, and keep deployment on track.
• Master the technical landscape quickly to understand how C2C integrates with existing infrastructure and security frameworks.
• Brief senior leaders on complex technical concepts using clear, high-level, and highly effective communication.

Qualifications

20+ years experience in acquisitions including at least 10 years experience support DoD programs. Bachelor's degree in a related field. Experience identifying acquisition strategy issues and proposing alternative solutions. Demonstrated 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 proven leadership, team building, strategic planning, and organizational development skills. Experience with an ACAT I level program, including development of new programs with the Acquisition community. Experience in the development of RFP documentation and support of Acquisition Strategy reviews. Demonstrated experience in packaging and presenting briefings for senior level reviews. Experience initiating and managing high visibility programs. Program control and Program Execution Group experience highly desirable. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Must be able to work proactively, with minimal supervision, and effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.). Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

The projected compensation range for this position is $155,700-$170,100. There are multiple factors that can impact a final salary, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (if remote or different from the stated location for this position), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) and Matching
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Membership, Technical Training, Certification, and Education Assistance

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled