Acquisition and Communications Manager
About The Position
We are seeking motivated, detail-oriented professionals with experience in federal acquisition, defined contribution retirement plans, and recordkeeping services to support the DHS Procurement office. The Acquisition and Communications Manager will provide specialized expertise in acquisition policy and communications, executive communications planning, procurement document preparation, stakeholder management, and federal communications support. This position requires strong analytical and written communication skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex technical and operational requirements into clear acquisition documentation and actionable recommendations. A successful candidate will collaborate with agency leaders, industry experts, and cross-functional teams to support a complex, long-term acquisition serving the nation’s largest defined contribution retirement plan.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree or Bachelor's Degree in business administration, acquisition management, finance, public administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience federal procurement and communications.
- Demonstrated experience developing and reviewing technical and nontechnical procurement documentation in a defined contribution or recordkeeping environment.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate alternative approaches and recommend acquisition strategies based on cost, performance, risk, and schedule.
- Experience with contract development and execution.
- Ability to understand complex technical and operational concepts and communicate them clearly through written documentation, graphics, and presentations.
- Excellent written English, close attention to detail, and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
- Support all aspects of the client engagement from scoping to final delivery.
- Provide strategic and technical acquisition support for the planning, procurement, and policy communication guidance across the office.
- Support the development and refinement of acquisition requirements, desired outcomes, evaluation considerations, and procurement strategies.
- Draft and review technical and nontechnical acquisition and procurement policy documents for communications needs across the office.
- Provide team management across the procurement policy and communications support resources.
Benefits
- paid vacation and sick leave
- flexible and remote work opportunities
- tuition and training reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
