Advanced Ground Systems SETA (Acquisitions)

VTG Defense; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense is seeking an Advanced Ground Systems SETA in Chantilly, VA. The candidate will provide lifecycle acquisition and program management support from pre-acquisition through execution, with familiarity in RF, SAR, and EW preferred. Active TS/SCI with Poly is required.

Role involves developing strategies, drafting SOWs and RFPs, conducting market research, and supporting source selections while tracking performance metrics and program reviews. Strong MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly required.
• Bachelor's degree with 14+ years (or Master's with 12+, PhD/JD with 9+).
• Strong written and oral communication, judgement and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide lifecycle acquisition and program management support to customers and roles.
• Plan and execute end-to-end acquisition lifecycle functions.
• Perform market research and technical evaluations.
• Develop acquisition strategies, requirements, and incentive structures.
• Draft SOWs, Task Orders, and attachment documents.
• Develop RFPs and RFIs; build Contractor Bidders' Library.
• Identify risks, coordinate actions, and advise on source selections.
• Conduct program analysis and provide strategic recommendations.
• Administer performance management and monitor contract metrics.
• Track CDRLs, oversee awards and execution of contracts.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly

Interpersonal and communication skills

Judgement and problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree with 14+ years experience

Master's degree with 12+ years experience

PhD/JD with 9+ years experience

Tools

Galaxy

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking an Advanced Ground Systems SETA, located in Chantilly, Va.

What will you do?

Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated value-added judgement on a full spectrum of activities from pre-acquisition through program execution and performance management. Familiarity with RF, SAR, EW is preferred.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide overall lifecycle acquisition and program management support to the customer Program Manager(s), Contracting Officer's Technical Representative(s), and Contracting Officer(s)
• Plan and execute end-to-end acquisition lifecycle functions, including:
• Perform market research and tech evals
• Develop acquisition strategies/plans, program requirements, incentive arrangements
• Draft acquisition docs including but not limited to SOWs, Task Orders, and other required solicitation/contract attachments
• Develop RFPs and RFIs
• Develop Contractor Bidders' Library for supported acquisitions
• Proactive identification, assessment, and risk resolution associated with acquisition approaches and schedules
• Support source selections as an advisor
• Conduct program analysis and provide strategic recommendations
• Provide expertise and administering performance mgmt. activities
• Analyze and monitor requirements development, performance metrics, financial limitations, and schedules of awarded contracts/programs
• Recommend acquisitions and program management improvements
• Track and hold programmatic reviews of all developers' CDRLs
• Oversee and manage developer award fee activities and execution of contracts
• Identify and coordinate actions across the team

Do you have what it takes?

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience
• Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations
• Judgement, Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

Desired Qualifications

• STEM Bachelors highly desired
• Familiarity using tools like Galaxy
• Familiarity with IAAs and MIPRs
• Previous NRO experience
• Familiarity with SAR, RF, EW

Clearance

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly

Pay Range

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $100,000 - $195,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.