Acquisition Strategy & Documentation SME

Applied Research Solutions•Jbsa Lackland, TX

16h•$158,000 - $170,000

About The Position

We’re seeking a dynamic Acquisition Strategy and Documentation professional to serve as a trusted advisor and documentation expert at the heart of mission-critical program execution. In this senior role, you’ll leverage deep DoD acquisition expertise to craft winning strategies, produce high-impact documentation, and guide complex Air Force programs from concept to execution — ensuring readiness and superiority for the warfighter.

Requirements

Deep DoD acquisition expertise.
Advanced degree (MA/MS) and 15 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 years of which must be in the DoD.
OR a BA/BS degree and 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 10 of which must be in the DoD.
OR 25 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, 10 of which must be in the DoD.
Active Secret Security Clearance.
Must be a US citizen.
Candidate must be able to work proactively, with minimal supervision.
Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).
Candidate plans, researches, analyzes, and assesses development, production, and deployment of systems associated with network and equipment upgrades; formulates plans and recommends innovative and effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule, risk and performance and testing objectives.
Candidate collaborates with a diverse group of multi-MAJCOM, program office, and HNI program stakeholders to determine specific needs and scheduling requirements.
Candidate to counsel within the expertise area, to include oversight and task execution utilizing leadership, teamwork, and diplomacy.
Candidate plans, schedules, and facilitates a variety of exchanges and meetings with the program office team, stakeholders, and industry to understand program requirements and scheduling conflicts to proactively identify schedule gaps and offer solutions.
Candidate will support program management reviews, senior-level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
Candidate shall be able to support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
Possesses experience in identifying acquisition strategy issues and proposing alternative solutions.
Demonstrated experience in assisting with strategic-level issues and ability to work independently as well as a team member under tight deadlines with changing priorities.
Possesses proven leadership, team building, strategic planning, and organizational development skills.
Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered an expert in their technical/professional field and possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the technical/professional discipline.
Will demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional/scheduling discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures, and practices in their area of expertise. (Program Office, Enterprise, and Staff Level Support interface).
The candidate shall have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management.
Must possess the knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the DAF to provide strategic and tactical program planning (short-term, mid-term, and long-term plans) in furthering Zero Trust (ZT) program capabilities.
The candidate has the knowledge of support activities that assist the program manager in assessing what is within schedule, budget, and risk baselines, and be able to recommend viable solutions to problems, including the development of COAs to align Integrated Master Schedules with Purple Team Assessment testing and pursue alternative courses of action.
Proven ability to identify and mitigate risks in complex projects, resulting in prevented schedule delays.
Must have direct experience with acquisition reporting, including but not limited to DAES, MAR, Selective Acquisition Review (SAR), and GAO audits.

Nice To Haves

Experience tracking and reporting on security metrics is desired.
Familiarity with NIST Zero Trust Architectures is highly desired.
PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
Highly desired to have held a position on Air Force Headquarter Staff, preferably at SAF/AQ and/or PEO Staff.
Desirable to have experience in more than one acquisition discipline, especially program management and financial management.

Responsibilities

Craft winning strategies and produce high-impact documentation.
Guide complex Air Force programs from concept to execution.
Work proactively, with minimal supervision, and effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.).
Plan, research, analyze, and assess development, production, and deployment of systems associated with network and equipment upgrades; formulate plans and recommend innovative and effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule, risk and performance and testing objectives.
Collaborate with a diverse group of multi-MAJCOM, program office, and HNI program stakeholders to determine specific needs and scheduling requirements.
Counsel within the expertise area, to include oversight and task execution utilizing leadership, teamwork, and diplomacy.
Plan, schedule, and facilitate a variety of exchanges and meetings with the program office team, stakeholders, and industry to understand program requirements and scheduling conflicts to proactively identify schedule gaps and offer solutions.
Support program management reviews, senior-level meeting/reviews, and IMP/IMS reviews.
Support and develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.
Identify acquisition strategy issues and propose alternative solutions.
Assist with strategic-level issues and work independently as well as a team member under tight deadlines with changing priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned.