Senior Acquisition Training Lead

JST; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Collaborative culture

Job summary

JST is seeking a Senior Acquisition Training Lead to develop training material, manage the LMS, and deliver trainings in a hybrid role with partial telework and in-office weeks in Washington, DC. The role requires expertise in FAR/DFARS, adult learning, and instructional design, plus experience with Confluence and PIEE.

The ideal candidate will lead training projects, assess feedback, and produce engaging materials that align with Navy and DoD procurement policies, while supporting a strong,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• DAWIA Level II, CFCM or equivalent certification.
• Active Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Create acquisition training material and desk guides.
• Maintain LMS and training database; conduct trainings.
• Digest policy updates and develop concise training content.

Skills

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Adult learning

Instructional design

MS Office Suite

PowerPoint

Excel templates

Confluence/Atlassian tools

Navy ePS/PIEE familiarity

Cornerstone LMS

Acquisition lifecycle

Contract types knowledge

Strong communication

Public speaking

Education

Master's degree

DAWIA Level II or CFCM certification

Tools

Visio

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Overview

JST is currently seeking an experienced Senior Acquisition Training Lead to join our team. The Senior Acquisition Training Lead will create acquisition training material, maintain training database, operate the Learning Management System (LMS), conduct training, collect and analyze training class feedback, respond to Service Desk inquiries that require training refresher, and create desk guides.

This is a full-time position with 70% telework. Customer requires 1-2 days of in-office requirements in Washington, D.C. per week. JST offers a full benefit package, a collaborative work environment and strong company culture. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

Senior Acquisition Training Lead Responsibilities

• Create acquisition training material, maintain training database, conduct training, respond to Service Desk inquiries that require training refresher, create desk guides.
• Manage training logistics, advertise training opportunities to stakeholders, operate the Learning Management System (LMS), and collect and analyze training class feedback.
• Quickly digest procurement policy updates from the Department of the Navy (DON) and Department of War (DOW) and create relevant, concise, applicable, and engaging training courses and self-help materials or videos to train staff and keep them abreast of the ever-changing regulations.

Senior Acquisition Training Lead Skills

• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) including the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul. Experience with Navy Marine Corps Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NMCARS), Other Transaction Authority (OTAs), and Construction contracts is a plus.
• Experience with adult learning models, instructional design, training class delivery.
• Demonstrated competency in MS Office, including Visio, building PowerPoint briefings, and creating Excel templates.
• Strong communication and training soft skills, public speaking, and presentation ability.
• Desired skills include maintaining content in Atlassian Confluence, Navy Electronic Procurement System (ePS) (or similar contract writing system), Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) applications (to include Clause Logic Service), and Cornerstone LMS.
• Understanding of various acquisition methods and contract types, including commercial and non-commercial acquisitions, fixed-price contracts, and cost-reimbursement contract types.
• Acquisition lifecycle expertise to include contract closeout and unliquidated obligation (ULO) modification procedures.
• Critical thinking, developing others, continual learning, customer service, creativity and innovation, business acumen, problem solving, change management, teambuilding, leveraging diversity, conflict management, influencing/negotiating, and accountability.

Senior Acquisition Training Lead Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a DOW contract specialist (1102 job series)
• Minimum of 5 years of adult learning, knowledge transfer, and course preparation relevant experience within the previous 15 years
• DAWIA Level II, Contracting Professional Certification, Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), or equivalent
• DOW acquisition policy, practices, and procedures
• Defense contractor industry business practices/procedures
• Technical understanding/credibility interpreting federal/DOW acquisition regulations via oral and written communication

Required Clearances and Screenings

• Active Secret clearance is required
• MUST be able to successfully pass a drug screen and background check

About Joint Strategic Technologies (JST)

No objective is beyond reach! Joint Strategic Technologies (JST) enables successful mission outcomes from the back office to the battlefield. Our team includes leading experts from military, government and the private sector, all working together to help federal customers make a difference. Our goal is to Elevate the Impact that our employees have on our customers and treat every employee as a valued member of our team. JST empowers employees to make decisions and take-action, thus improving overall organizational growth and employee development.

Culture isn't something you talk about. It's something you do. JST is committed to creating a positive environment 'that reaches beyond work and careers' to support every employee's professional and personal objectives. JST values the well-being of every employee and encourages healthy lifestyles, family activities and community involvement.

JST is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. JST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.