MILCON Alternative Construction Specialist

VERSAR; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Versar Global Solutions seeks a seasoned Acquisition Specialist to advise on MILCON delivery methods and drive innovative contracting approaches for Air Force infrastructure programs. The role emphasizes progressive design-build, OTAs, CSOs, and compliant, accelerated project delivery.

The ideal candidate brings a strong federal construction background, DoD policy knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management skills to accelerate mission readiness while navigating regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field with at least 4 years in federal construction or acquisition programs.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods (progressive design-build, OTAs, CSO) and governing authorities.
• Strong understanding of DoD policy, design standards, and MILCON processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to navigate regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on alternative construction methods, including progressive design-build and OTAs.
• Develop strategies to integrate innovative delivery models into Air Force infrastructure programs.
• Advise on acquisition approaches leveraging OTAs and CSOs to rapidly deliver technologies and solutions.
• Draft policy updates, guidance documents, and best practices for innovative construction delivery.
• Monitor trends in construction and acquisition to recommend MILCON improvements.
• Support planning, procurement, and execution of projects using alternative acquisition authorities.
• Collaborate with contracting officers, legal teams, and program managers to ensure compliance while maximizing speed.
• Coordinate with Government personnel for MILCON projects in accordance with DoD policy and standards.
• Perform MILCON program analysis and generate trend, compliance, and requirements reports.
• Coordinate with MAJCOMs, industry partners, and DoD stakeholders to identify opportunities for OTA utilization.
• Lead workshops and training sessions to build capability in alternative construction methods.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Secret clearance

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field

4+ years federal construction or acquisition experience

Job description

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With team members around the world and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Who You Are:

This position supports Air Force Civil Engineering Directorate (A4C) and Enterprise Partner Organizations (SAF/IE, AFIMSC, AFCEC) acting as a key advisor and technical resource on the MILCON Alternative Construction Methods. This role will advance the use of progressive design-build (PDB), Other Transactional Authorities (OTA), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) mechanisms, and other acquisition strategies to accelerate infrastructure delivery, improve cost efficiency, and enhance mission readiness across the Air Force enterprise. Additionally, the specialist will coordinate and collaborate on MILCON program development and execution, ensuring compliance with DoD policy, design standards, and mission requirements.

WhatYou’ll Do:

• Provide expert guidance on alternative construction methods, including progressive design-build and OTAs.
• Develop and implement strategies to integrate innovative delivery models into Air Force infrastructure programs.
• Advise on acquisition approaches leveraging OTAs and CSOs to rapidly deliver innovative technologies and solutions.
• Assist in drafting policy updates, guidance documents, and best practices for innovative construction delivery.
• Monitor emerging trends and technologies in construction and acquisition to recommend improvements to current MILCON and infrastructure investments.
• Support planning, procurement, and execution of projects using alternative acquisition authorities.
• Develop tailored acquisition, contracting, and negotiation strategies that leverage the flexibility of OTAs and CSOs to meet mission needs rapidly.
• Collaborate with contracting officers, legal teams, and program managers to ensure compliance while maximizing flexibility and speed.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Government personnel in the development, implementation, and execution of MILCON projects and programmatic criteria (e.g., design guides and policy standards for unified facilities design and construction) in accordance with DoD policy, base design, National Fire Protection standards, budget, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submittals.
• Perform MILCON program analysis and generate trend, compliance, and requirements presentation materials and reports.
• Draft, coordinate, validate, review, analyze, and submit completed packages for action and implement business redirection/change management actions to enhance planning processes and programs.
• Coordinate with MAJCOMs, industry partners, and DoD stakeholders to identify opportunities for progressive design-build and OTA utilization.
• Engage nontraditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions, ensuring compliance with participation requirements (e.g., cost-sharing).
• Lead workshops and training sessions to build organizational capability in alternative construction methods and innovative acquisition strategies.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field, and a minimum of 4 years’ experience in federal construction or acquisition programs, with at least 3 years in alternative delivery methods (progressive design-build, OTAs, etc.)
• Experience with innovative facility and infrastructure design and construction methodologies, including at a minimum progressive design-build (PDB).
• Expertise in Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) mechanisms, including in-depth experience acquiring innovative technologies and solutions through both processes and a firm understanding of governing authorities (e.g., 10 U.S.C. § 4022).
• Experience working with non-traditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions, understanding conditions required for participation (e.g., cost-sharing requirements).
• Experience coordinating and executing MILCON projects and programmatic criteria in compliance with DoD policy and standards.
• Strong understanding of design-build principles and collaborative project delivery.
• Skill in developing tailored acquisition, contracting, and negotiation strategies leveraging OTAs and CSOs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and propose innovative solutions.
• Secret clearance required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $90,000 - $100,000

Versar Global Solutions provides the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Location Requirements

The position will be hybrid with 3 days a week onsite at the Pentagon, Washington, DC.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.