MILCON Construction Methods Specialist, OTA - CLEARED

The Squires Group, Inc.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The Squires Group, Inc. is seeking a MILCON Construction Methods Specialist to join our client’s team with a hybrid Pentagon schedule.

You will advise on innovative construction delivery, MILCON program development, and acquisition strategies to accelerate infrastructure delivery and improve cost efficiency across Air Force programs. You will work with contracting officers, legal teams, and program managers to design flexible procurement approaches, support OTAs/CSOs, and ensure DoD policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting federal construction or acquisition programs, including at least 4 years with alternative delivery methods such as PDB and OTAs.
• Experience with OTA and CSO mechanisms and related governing authorities (e.g., 10 U.S.C.).
• Experience coordinating MILCON projects and developing programmatic criteria per DoD policies, standards and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on alternative construction methods (PDB, OTAs, CSOs) and other innovative delivery approaches.
• Develop strategies to integrate innovative construction and acquisition models into DoD programs to accelerate delivery and improve efficiency.
• Advise teams on flexible contracting and acquisition strategies leveraging OTAs, CSOs and other authorities.
• Support MILCON projects using alternative authorities, including planning, procurement, contracting, negotiation and program execution.
• Develop tailored acquisition strategies with contracting officers, legal teams, program managers, and stakeholders for compliance and flexibility.
• Coordinate with Government personnel to develop MILCON design guides, policy standards and requirements for unified facilities design and construction.
• Ensure MILCON programs align with DoD policies, design standards, base requirements, NFPA standards, budgets, and POM requirements.
• Conduct MILCON program analysis and prepare trend, compliance, requirements and programmatic presentations for leadership decisions.

Skills

Design-build principles

Acquisition strategies

Communication

Regulatory navigation

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Job description

Our client is an award winning global integrator supporting a major branch of our Armed Forces. They have an immediate need for a MILCON Construction Methods Specialist to work a hybrid schedule at the Pentagon. In this role, you will serve as a key technical advisor on innovative construction delivery methods, supporting progressive design-build, alternative acquisition strategies, and MILCON program development and execution to accelerate infrastructure delivery, improve cost efficiency, and enhance mission readiness across the Air Force enterprise.

U.S. Citizens with an ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on alternative construction methods, including Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Other Transactional Authorities (OTAs), Commercial Solutions Openings (CSOs), and other innovative delivery approaches.
• Develop and implement strategies to integrate innovative construction and acquisition models into DoD infrastructure programs to accelerate project delivery, improve cost efficiency, and support mission requirements.
• Advise program and acquisition teams on flexible contracting and acquisition strategies that leverage OTAs, CSOs, and other authorities to rapidly deliver innovative technologies and solutions.
• Support the development and execution of MILCON projects utilizing alternative acquisition authorities, including project planning, procurement, contracting, negotiation, and program execution.
• Develop tailored acquisition and contracting strategies in collaboration with contracting officers, legal teams, program managers, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance while maximizing flexibility and efficiency.
• Coordinate with Government personnel to develop, implement, and execute MILCON projects and programmatic criteria, including design guides, policy standards, and requirements for unified facilities design and construction.
• Ensure MILCON programs and projects align with applicable DoD policies, design standards, base design requirements, National Fire Protection standards, budget constraints, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) requirements.
• Conduct MILCON program analysis and develop trend, compliance, requirements, and programmatic presentations and reports to support leadership decision-making.
• Draft, coordinate, validate, review, analyze, and submit program and acquisition packages for action, while implementing process improvements, business redirection, and change management initiatives.
• Monitor emerging construction technologies, acquisition trends, and industry best practices to identify opportunities for improving MILCON and infrastructure investment strategies.
• Assist in developing and updating policies, guidance, procedures, and best practices related to innovative construction delivery and alternative acquisition methods.
• Coordinate with major organizational commands, industry partners, DoD stakeholders, nontraditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions to identify and advance opportunities for innovative construction and acquisition approaches.
• Lead workshops, training sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities to increase organizational understanding and capability in alternative construction methods, innovative acquisition strategies, and program execution.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of experience supporting federal construction or acquisition programs, including at least 4 years of experience with alternative delivery methods such as Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs).
• Experience with innovative facility and infrastructure design and construction methodologies, including Progressive Design-Build (PDB).
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience with Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) mechanisms, including acquiring innovative technologies and solutions through these processes and understanding applicable governing authorities, such as 10 U.S.C.
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• Experience working with nontraditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions, including an understanding of applicable participation requirements such as cost-sharing.
• Experience coordinating and executing MILCON projects and developing programmatic criteria in accordance with applicable DoD policies, design standards, and requirements.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of design-build principles and collaborative project delivery methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop tailored acquisition, contracting, and negotiation strategies utilizing OTAs, CSOs, and other alternative acquisition approaches.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and manage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory and acquisition environments and develop innovative, compliant solutions to meet mission requirements.

Preferred Certification

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

4 Reasons To Join The Squires Group, Inc.

• Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.
• Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life."
• Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.
• We Care About You - We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.

The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.