Acquisition Specialist

Knowledge Management • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) is seeking an Acquisition Specialist to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the acquisition and sustainment of equipment and systems to support the CUSTOMER's mission. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the federal budgeting and contracting process to ensure contracts are approved. This role requires demonstrated hands-on experience in federal contracting, including developing comprehensive Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Statements of Work (SOW), as well as drafting Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A) documentation. The specialist will also be responsible for strategic acquisition development, program planning, stakeholder communication, and contract execution monitoring.

Requirements

• DHS Acquisitions Experience
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in federal contracting
• Experience in developing required contract documents such as comprehensive Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Statements of Work (SOW)
• Proven ability to draft clear, Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A) documentation for acquisitions conducted under Other Than Full and Open Competition
• Thorough understanding of the federal budgeting and contracting lifecycle
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision
• Experience in planning and preparing acquisition strategies
• Experience performing market research
• Experience developing and managing budgets
• Experience participating integrated product teams
• Experience with preparation of all required documents for procurement requests including statements of work, independent government cost estimates, market research documentation and others as required
• Experience in development, execution or management of acquisition-related cost analysis, budgets, or program financial management functions including business case development and analysis of alternatives
• Experience in development of integrated life-cycle cost estimates (LCCEs) for new programs and projects
• Knowledge of acquisition laws, regulations and policies
• Experience advising on contracting strategy to acquire goods and services, including Strategic Sourcing Vehicles/Contracts
• Experience in assessment of adequacy of deliverables to ensure contract requirements are met, including test and evaluation and development of a quality assessment program
• Experience in development of Integrated Master Schedules, identification of integrated project dependencies, test planning, transition planning for legacy systems, and fielding
• Experience with development of program review documents to assess cost, schedule, performance and risk
• Experience advising CUSTOMER division managers on developing program baselines, documenting key performance parameters, and performance assessment approaches for projects under development
• Experience providing advice on acquisition documentation requirements, tailored approaches and ensure timely delivery of all documentation and artifacts in accordance with CUSTOMER acquisition policies
• Experience providing technical guidance and assistance to CUSTOMER division personnel on all aspects of the Acquisition Lifecycle Framework
• Experience updating CUSTOMER division leadership and acquisition program management personnel of changes to statutory, regulatory and policy guidance
• Experience translating customer needs into validated requirements that can be prioritized and inform program baselines (cost, schedule, and performance)
• Experience responding to data calls, inquiries and audit requests
• Experience monitoring contract execution to include vendor billing
• Experience managing program budget, tracks obligations, expenditures, and forecasts
• Subject matter expertise relevant to the program mission area
• Experience supporting strategic planning, capability development, and transition activities
• Experience identifying opportunities for program growth and advising on follow-on work
• Experience supporting smooth transition during contract closeout or recompete
• DHS Public Trust Clearance

Responsibilities

• Serve as the SME in the acquisition and sustainment of equipment and systems to support the CUSTOMER's mission.
• Understand the budget and contracting process to have contracts approved.
• Develop required contract documents such as comprehensive Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Statements of Work (SOW) that align with mission requirements and acquisition strategy.
• Draft clear, Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A) documentation for acquisitions conducted under Other Than Full and Open Competition.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the federal budgeting and contracting lifecycle, including preparation, review, and submission of all required documentation to facilitate contract approval and award.
• Adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment and exhibit strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Operate with minimal supervision, taking initiative to delve into complex details and produce high-quality documentation necessary for successful contract execution.
• Lead efforts to identify and implement new capabilities, including the design and development of innovative acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Assist with planning and preparing acquisition strategies, performing market research, developing and managing budgets and participating integrated product teams.
• Assist with preparation of all required documents for procurement requests including statements of work, independent government cost estimates, market research documentation and others as required.
• Develop, execute or manage acquisition-related cost analysis, budgets, or program financial management functions including business case development and analysis of alternatives.
• Develop integrated life-cycle cost estimates (LCCEs) for new programs and projects to ensure accurate funding requirements to inform the Resource Allocation Process.
• Adhere to acquisition laws, regulations and policies as they apply to programs and projects in the CUSTOMER portfolio.
• Advise on contracting strategy to acquire goods and services, including Strategic Sourcing Vehicles/Contracts.
• Assess the adequacy of deliverables to ensure contract requirements are met, including test and evaluation and development of a quality assessment program.
• Develop Integrated Master Schedules, identify integrated project dependencies, test planning, transition planning for legacy systems, and fielding in direct support of the design, developmental test, integration and delivery of programs and projects.
• Assist with development of program review documents to assess cost, schedule, performance and risk.
• Advise CUSTOMER division managers on developing program baselines, documenting key performance parameters, and performance assessment approaches for projects under development.
• Provide advice on acquisition documentation requirements, tailored approaches and ensure timely delivery of all documentation and artifacts in accordance with CUSTOMER acquisition policies.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to CUSTOMER division personnel on all aspects of the Acquisition Lifecycle Framework.
• Update CUSTOMER division leadership and acquisition program management personnel of changes to statutory, regulatory and policy guidance to enhance acquisition efficiency and accountability.
• Interact with Senior CUSTOMER and other personnel.
• Translate customer needs into validated requirements that can be prioritized and inform program baselines (cost, schedule, and performance).
• Respond to data calls, inquiries and audit requests.
• Monitor contract execution to include vendor billing.
• Assist with managing program budget, track obligations, expenditures, and forecasts.
• Provide subject matter expertise relevant to the program mission area.
• Support strategic planning, capability development, and transition activities.
• Identify opportunities for program growth and advise on follow-on work.
• Support smooth transition during contract closeout or recompete.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed