Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a mid-level Acquisition Specialist to provide professional services to the OUSW(R&E) Business Operations Directorate. The specialist will support acquisition planning and project management, acquisition data analytics, and oversight of the directorate’s contracts and agreements portfolio. The role requires a strong understanding of government acquisition processes, military customs and courtesies, and OSW structures, programs, and initiatives, along with strong oral and written communication skills. The position is onsite at the Mark Center five days a week and requires an active Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. The projected annual compensation range is $120,000 to $135,000. Physical requirements include repetitive hand, wrist, and finger motions; the ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergencies; and sitting for prolonged periods while working at a desk and computer.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business Management, or Finance, or four years of specialized experience in lieu of the education requirement.
- At least 7 years of relevant professional acquisition experience.
- Demonstrated experience with DoW.
- Professional DAWIA Contracting Certification or Advanced DAWIA Financial Management Certification; Professional Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) is an acceptable alternative.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Active Secret security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
- Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.
- Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and applicable agency supplements.
Responsibilities
- Advise and assist the OUSW(R&E) Business Operations Directorate with acquisition planning.
- Support development of acquisition-planning and project-management documentation from mission analysis and requirements generation through design, development, production, and deployment.
- Plan, prepare, track, and maintain acquisition lifecycle documentation.
- Provide executive-level management and oversight of the OUSW(R&E) contracts and agreements portfolio.
- Support data analytics, data collection, and metrics development throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
- Identify opportunities for innovative procurement strategies and use quantitative analytics and visualizations to provide insight into the contracts portfolio.
- Prepare and analyze acquisition reports and briefs, query responses, justifications, and background papers related to assigned technical areas.
- Establish working relationships with stakeholders to support effective project planning and execution.
- Advise agency directors and senior staff on strategies for achieving transformation-level organizational objectives.
- Assist with developing and maintaining management tools, templates, training, program governance, and reporting.
- Liaise with OUSW(R&E) requirements stakeholders to maintain accurate forecasts and accountability for upcoming requirements.
- Prepare documents and briefings for review and use by DoD senior leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
