Environmental Acquisitions Specialist

Osage Nation Environmental Solutions; Hawaii; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Osage National Environmental Solutions, LLC (ONES) seeks an Environmental Acquisitions Specialist at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, to provide environmental acquisitions, budgeting, and requirement-forecasting expertise for AFIMSC Det 2/CEIE across the Pacific region.

The role involves assessing environmental requirements, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and preparing technical reports and briefings for military and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in environmental science, engineering, or related field with 5+ years DoD/federal environmental program experience.
• Knowledge of federal environmental statutes and DoD/Air Force policy.
• Experience with PPBE processes and environmental acquisitions.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to present to stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assess installations' environmental requirements and compliance submissions.
• Identify changes to requirements and assess monetary penalties and risks.
• Find cost-saving opportunities through consolidation and efficiencies.
• Review projects and funding submissions, provide feedback.
• Evaluate cost-effectiveness and suggest optimization strategies.
• Develop Environmental Action Plans aligned with USAF/USSF objectives.
• Support PPBE and ACQ programs with coordination across agencies.
• Prepare technical reports, briefs, and installation plan updates.
• Prepare briefing materials for PMR workshops.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Data analysis

Strong communication

PPBE knowledge

Technical report writing

Education

BA/BS in environmental science or environmental engineering

Tools

MS Office

Database management

Job description

Osage National Environmental Solutions, LLC (ONES) is looking for an Environmental Acquisitions Specialist at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), HI. This position supports the Air Force Installation Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) Detachment 2 Environmental (Det 2/CEIE) program, providing environmental acquisitions, budgeting, and requirements-forecasting expertise to help ensure Air Force and Space Force installations across the region remain in compliance with federal, state, and environmental requirements.

Specific tasks and responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of installations’ environmental requirements, including review of installation submissions for future-year requirements for compliance with applicable federal, state, local, DoD, and USAF regulations, permits, and policies.
• Identify changes to requirements resulting from evolving or rescinded regulations or policy and define the impact of unfunded requirements in terms of monetary penalties, mission and operational risk, and potential environmental impact.
• Identify potential cost savings through requirement consolidation, application of technological efficiencies, or strategic program adjustments.
• Review installation projects and funding submissions and provide detailed feedback to improve project efficacy and efficiency.
• Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of existing environmental management practices and identify opportunities to reduce costs through process optimization, technology adoption, and alternative management strategies.
• Develop Environmental Action Plans (EAPs) for programs where complex requirements call for multifaceted, multipronged approaches, ensuring alignment with USAF/USSF strategic objectives.
• Support Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) and Acquisitions (ACQ) program areas, coordinating with AFIMSC, AFCEC, Headquarters Air Force (HAF), other DoD services, and agencies as needed.
• Prepare and review technical reports, business case scenario analyses, briefing packages, and installation management plan updates in support of Det 2/CEIE program requirements.
• Prepare briefing materials for and participate in regional Program Management Review (PMR) workshops.

Specific Education and Other Qualifications:

• A BA/BS degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a closely related field, and at least five (5) years of experience in environmental compliance, acquisitions, and program/budget analysis supporting DoD or federal environmental programs.
• Working knowledge of federal environmental statutes and DoD/Air Force environmental policy (e.g., Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, NEPA, RCRA, TSCA) and how they translate into program requirements and funding decisions.
• Experience with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes and environmental acquisitions/contracting support is highly desired.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis, trend identification, and requirements forecasting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports, briefings, and presentations for military/government stakeholders.
• Strong MS Office and database management skills.
• Experience working on military installations or with DoD/USAF environmental programs is desired; experience in the Pacific/USINDOPACOM region is a plus.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet strict government reporting deadlines.
• A valid driver’s license is required to travel or operate government or company vehicles.
• Able to pass a drug screening and government background investigation/obtain a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) in order to maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and information system access.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically, including remote Pacific locations, in support of site visits and PMR workshops.

Location: On-site at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), HI

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours a week)

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Travel: Periodic OCONUS travel required to support site visits, staff assistance visits, and Program Management Review (PMR) workshops across the Pacific region (destinations may include Guam, Republic of Palau, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Australia, Philippines, Japan, Korea, and Alaska); trips typically range 5–14 days.