Acquisition Specialist - EW&C

MAG Aerospace•Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

About The Position

MAG Aerospace is seeking an experienced Acquisition Specialist to assist O5 shops of the EW&C task order with planning and execution of procurement & contract related actions for various acquisition disciplined programs. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-growing team with multiple opportunities for upward advancement supporting EW&C. The EW&C program delivers critical capabilities to counter current and future threats, enabling the next generation of warfighting capabilities from sensors to Soldier worldwide. By applying game changing cyber technologies through agile development methodology, we enable battlefield dominance for our Warfighters.

Requirements

10 years' progressive experience in supporting the development and implementation of contracts and all acquisition related documentation.
Experience leading and facilitating the development of Acquisition Requirement Packages (ARPs).
Knowledge and skill in the application of related laws, regulations, policies, precedents, methods, and techniques of federal and Army contracting and the DoD 5000 acquisition process.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups outside of immediate work unit.
Ability to advise others.
Excellent interpersonal skills, proven verbal and written communications, and the ability to work on multi-functional teams.
Skilled in interpreting, explaining, and applying contractual performance requirements, technical data, regulations, and other guidelines to performance problems encountered in service contracts.
Knowledge of the business and/or management principles and methods used to gather, analyze, and evaluate information.
Ability to apply analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
Ability to use computer programs (such as Word, Power Point, Internet, Windows, Excel, etc.)
Ability to meet and deal with customers/vendors/contractors using a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
Ability to self-start, multi-task and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, and make appropriate recommendations.
Clearance: Secret, with ability to obtain TS/SCI

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, in a Business or related field preferred.
Four (4) additional years of related experience can be substituted for bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Serves as an expert and provides advice, guidance, and assistance to PM EW&C concerning the acquisition planning and contractual/procurement aspects for the PM EW&C portfolio.
Assists O5s with managing the contracting aspects of the acquisition program and acts as the liaison between the PM and major Contracting Command.
Plans and executes the use of a wide variety of cost reimbursement, cost plus fixed, incentive or award fee and fixed price contracts.
Lead and facilitate development of Acquisition Requirement Packages (ARPs) to include Performance Work Statements, Statement of Works, Contract Data Requirement Lists, Service Contract Approvals, Justification and Approvals, Acquisition Plans, etc.
Reviews ARPs for completeness and provides procurement and technical advice.
Conduct market research and assist with the preparation of Market Research Reports, and Determination of Best Procurement Approaches.
Works with Product Team to coordinate technical evaluation of proposals.
Advises the Government on the preparation of Source Selection Evaluation Plans, evaluation criteria and weighing methodologies.
Lead on Procurement Portfolio Management Tool (PPMT) (aka 1-N database) with all contracting actions.
Pulling reports and ensuring updates are made every week.
Work all contracting taskers with appropriate O5s.
Manage and update internal contracting trackers.
Prepare ARPs for PM EW&C HQ efforts and track through to award.