ACAT/MDAP Acquisition SME

Koniag Government Services•Arlington, VA

About The Position

Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced ACAT/MDAP Acquisition SME to support KPS and its government customer in Arlington, Virginia. The role conducts and documents analysis of Army Acquisition Community programs across the full range of acquisition pathways. The SME supports acquisition program oversight and reporting through data analysis, database extracts, content management, workspace development, policy and regulatory formulation, and data planning. The position requires researching data deviations, identifying root causes, recommending remediation, and supporting the integrity and visibility of acquisition program data. The SME also supports acquisition reporting systems and their continuous improvement, including the Defense Acquisition Visibility Environment (DAVE) and Army Program Manager Resource Tools (PMRT).

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in Army or DoD acquisition program analysis, management, or policy support.
Must have a final Secret Clearance.
Demonstrated experience working with ACAT programs and/or Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs).
Familiarity with Army and OSD acquisition reporting systems, including DAVE and/or PMRT.
In-depth knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System, including applicable DoD Instructions, Army Regulations, and the MCA, MTA, DBS, SWP, and UCA acquisition pathway frameworks.
Ability to analyze complex acquisition program data, identify trends and discrepancies, determine root causes, and develop actionable remediation recommendations.
Experience supporting acquisition reporting requirements, metrics collection, and data planning across multiple program types and acquisition pathways.
Proficiency with DAVE and/or PMRT, or demonstrated ability to rapidly learn equivalent systems.
Proficiency with SharePoint for content management, workspace development, and document control.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to synthesize large datasets into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
Experience supporting policy formulation and regulatory compliance within a DoD or Army acquisition environment.
Familiarity with Concept to Product, End-to-End, and Should-Cost analysis methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in Program Management, Business/Financial Management, or a related functional area.
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau for acquisition metrics reporting and dashboard development.
Familiarity with OSD reporting requirements, including Selected Acquisition Reports (SARs) and other statutory reporting obligations.
Experience developing and submitting system change proposals for acquisition data management systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document analysis of Army acquisition programs across Major Capability Acquisition (MCA), Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA), Defense Business System (DBS), Software Pathway (SWP), and Urgent Capability Acquisition (UCA).
Maintain and manage database extracts related to acquisition program analysis, using tools such as SharePoint for content management and workspace development.
Provide acquisition program analysis, reporting, and policy and regulatory formulation across applicable acquisition pathways.
Support emerging reporting requirements, metrics collection, and data planning for programs across all pathways.
Research data deviations, identify root causes, and recommend and document remediation actions.
Support DAVE, PMRT, and evolving Army or OSD technologies used to capture program data.
Participate in testing and functional oversight of acquisition reporting software systems and develop and submit system change proposals as needed.
Support Army Acquisition efforts to capture data for all Army acquisition programs, regardless of pathway or size.
Assist with acquisition reporting, policy formulation, and the collection, analysis, and evaluation of Army reporting requirements.
Support internal controls responsibilities in alignment with applicable regulations and oversight frameworks.
Prepare briefings, reports, and documentation for senior leadership and government stakeholders in support of acquisition oversight activities.