Senior Acquisition Policy & Training Lead

Defense Finance and Accounting Service; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) seeks a Senior Acquisition SME to lead special projects and provide expert guidance on agency contracting Ombudsman issues. You will shape policies, interpret acquisition rules, and develop procedures across the division.

You will advise senior management and contracting officers, supervise procurement analysts, and mentor staff to maintain high professional standards. This role requires strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Senior acquisition subject matter expert on special projects.
• Experience supervising a staff of procurement analysts.
• Ability to train and develop subordinates to high professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, interprets, develops, and establishes policies, procedures, and acquisition instructions.
• Serves as SME in development and approval of policy and systems as part of special studies or task groups.
• Provides technical advice to senior management and contracting officers within the agency.
• Acts as consultant on the most complex or controversial issues for subordinates.

Job description

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) seeks a Senior Acquisition SME to lead special projects and provide expert guidance on agency contracting Ombudsman issues. You will shape policies, interpret acquisition rules, and develop procedures across the division.

You will advise senior management and contracting officers, supervise procurement analysts, and mentor staff to maintain high professional standards. This role requires strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration.