Senior Acquisition Specialist - Secret Clearance

Metric5; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental

Vision Insurance

Life & Disability

401K Match

Paid Vacation

Holidays & Floating

Parental Leave

Employee Bonuses

Professional Development

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Metric5 is seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist to provide IT acquisition support to a major U.S. Army command. You will help deliver full spectrum IT commodities and services to enable Soldiers and commanders to access information anytime, anywhere.

Responsibilities include eliciting requirements, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring contracts are awarded on time and within budget, with DoD regulations and PWS development for software central to mission success.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of DoD acquisition regulations (FAR/DFARS) and DoD Directive 5000.01.
• Experience supporting government PMs on contractual matters.
• Experience developing software-focused Performance Work Statements (PWS).
• Familiarity with government contracting processes and milestones.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT acquisition support to a major U.S. Army command.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit requirements and define software needs.
• Help ensure contracts are awarded on time and within budget.
• Apply DoD regulations and contract policies in day-to-day activities.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Senior Acquisition Specialist at Metric5 you will provide information technology acquisition support to a major U.S. Army command to deliver full spectrum IT commodities and services for a globally connected Army that offers Soldiers, Commanders and supporting organizations the ability to access, process and act upon information anytime, anywhere across a Joint Information Environment.

Program

The project you will be working is to assist a DoD U.S. Army command with acquiring and managing software. You will work directly with the stakeholders to elicit requirements and ensure that the contracts are awarded on time and within budget.

Skills & Requirements

• Have an understanding and experience with large, complex Government IT projects and organizations. Works both procedural and technical aspects involving methods, procedures, principles, theories, and techniques used in the acquisition program area.
• Have a working knowledge of the DoD Directive 5000.01 Acquisition regulations.
• Supports Government PM and technical experts on contractual matters based on a working knowledge of acquisition regulations and policy.
• Experience with developing Performance Work Statements (PWSs) for software requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Desired Skills:

• DoD experience either as a support contractor or as a Government civilian.

Years of Experience

: 8+ years of experience or more

Clearance

: U.S. Citizenship required, and at least a DoD Secret Level Clearance

About Metric5

Metric5 is a small business with big company benefits. We have a passionate team of smart, fun-
caring professionals, and we are here for the long haul. Join our growing team in a business
where your contributions make an enormous impact. Our organization offers a comprehensive
employee benefits package, continuous professional development, with a best in class company
culture that is enjoyable to work in and supports the growth of each of our professionals.
Our benefits include:

• - Health & Dental Insurance with 100% of individual coverage paid for by the company
• - Vision Insurance
• - Life & Short Term Disability Insurance
• - 401K with company match (employees are immediately vested)
• - Paid Vacation
• - 9 Paid Holidays per year (plus 2 paid floating holidays)
• - Parental Leave
• - Employee Bonuses
• - Professional Development Reimbursement Program
• - Tuition Assistance Program

Metric5 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.