Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst – SME Program Manager

Socket.dev; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Springfield, VA seeks a principal expert to provide strategic acquisition and program management support for a complex portfolio of government programs. The role leads long‑term acquisition planning, interfaces with senior agency executives, and ensures procurement actions align with strategic, financial, and architectural objectives.

Responsibilities include advising senior government leadership, coordinating Major System Acquisitions, and guiding cross‑functional teams across

Qualifications

• Experience in program management for complex government programs.
• Expert-level experience in DoW/IC acquisitions lifecycle.
• Experience in cost, schedule, performance, and risk management for large programs.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert acquisition and program management counsel to senior government leadership on strategic planning, contract execution, and business development activities.
• Coordinating and final review of procurement packages for Major System Acquisitions, including SOWs, Market Research, and IGCEs.
• Coordinating high-level activities between Acquisition, Contracts, Software Asset Management, Engineering, and Finance to enable rapid and compliant acquisition of enterprise solutions.
• Supporting agency-level governance groups in formulating long-range acquisition strategies and spending plans.
• Proactively identifying contractual issues at portfolio level and recommending actions to senior government leadership.
• Planning the overall contractor support strategy for IV&V and system security.

Skills

Program management

Acquisition expertise

DoW/IC acquisitions

Senior leadership liaison

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

As a principal expert, this manager provides overarching strategic acquisition andprogram management support for a complex portfolio of programs. The role involves leadinglongterm acquisition planning, interfacing with senior agency executives, managing cross-functionaldependencies, and ensuring that all procurement actions align with the agency's strategic, financial,and architectural objectives.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert acquisition and program management counsel to senior governmentleadership on strategic planning, contract execution, and business development activities.
• Supporting the coordination and final review of complete procurement packages for MajorSystem Acquisitions, including SOWs, Market Research, and IGCEs.
• Coordinating high-level activities between Acquisition, Contracts, Software AssetManagement, Engineering, and Finance to enable the rapid and compliant acquisition ofenterprise solutions.
• Supporting agency-level governance groups in the formulation of sound, long-rangeacquisition strategies and spending plans.
• Proactively identifying existing and potential contractual issues at a portfolio level, analyzing their systemic impact, and recommending courses of action to senior government leadership.
• Planning the overall contractor support strategy for IV&V and system security, ensuring thegovernment receives a comprehensive and threat-informed assessment of the technicalsolution.

Required Qualifications

• Industry leader with exceptional expertise relevant to field, compliant with GSA standards.
• Demonstrated experience in Program Management, including cost, schedule, performance, and risk management for complex programs.
• Expert-level experience in the full lifecycle of DoW or IC acquisitions, including thedevelopment and management of Major System Acquisitions.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or DAWIA Level III certification in ProgramManagement.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with senior executives (SES/Flag Officer) ontimesensitive, complex acquisition matters.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the relationship between IC agencies.