Acquisition Strategy Specialist

MDW Associates•Fort Belvoir, VA

7d•$125,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

MDW Associates is seeking Senior and Expert Acquisition Strategy Specialists to support acquisition strategy, portfolio management, Commercial GEOINT, sensor integration, and technology innovation for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency in the Fort Belvoir-Springfield, Virginia area. Candidates may be considered for one or more specialty tracks based on their experience. These roles are fully on site at NGA facilities.

Requirements

At least ten years of relevant experience with a master's degree (Senior Level).
For Commercial GEOINT assignments, GEOINT mission experience and demonstrated knowledge of commercial capabilities, operational requirements, customer engagement, and project outcomes (Senior Level).
Industry recognized expertise in acquisition strategy, portfolio management, technical innovation, or Major System Acquisitions (Expert Level).
A bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field is required for applicable portfolio lead assignments (Expert Level).
Maintain an active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access and remain eligible for NGA adjudication and access.
Comply with NGA security requirements and complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph when required.
Comply with all requirements for access to NGA facilities, systems, information, and approved classified workspaces.

Nice To Haves

Direct NGA, National Reconnaissance Office, GEOINT, Commercial GEOINT, or sensor systems experience.
At least two years of program management experience within the Intelligence Community.
Knowledge of the System Development Life Cycle, sensor phenomenologies, Agile software development, Middle Tier of Acquisition, or prototype acquisition methods.
Master's degree or relevant program management or acquisition certification.

Responsibilities

Acquisition Strategy Lead supporting complex acquisition strategies, program plans, system roadmaps, technical and financial trade studies, and Agile acquisition programs.
Commercial GEOINT Acquisition Lead connecting commercial GEOINT capabilities with operational mission requirements and managing the acquisition of commercial data, products, and services.
Strategy and Portfolio Lead supporting Major System Acquisitions, investment roadmaps, capability portfolio analysis, and enterprise acquisition planning.
Strategy and Innovation Expert evaluating emerging technologies, supporting prototype and Agile acquisitions, and accelerating the transition of new capabilities into operational use.
Develop acquisition strategies, Statements of Work, acquisition plans, source selection approaches, program management plans, and system roadmaps.
Analyze cost benefit tradeoffs, technology insertions, affordability, schedule, performance, and program risk and present recommendations to senior Government leaders.
Facilitate Integrated Product Teams and coordinate technical, financial, contracting, security, and mission stakeholders.
Develop long range investment roadmaps, capability portfolio analyses, and recommendations for innovative acquisition methods.
Engage GEOINT mission owners to define requirements and identify commercial data, products, services, and technologies that address mission needs.
Manage Commercial GEOINT acquisition activities from requirements development through delivery and measure results and return on investment.
Evaluate emerging technologies and develop approaches for rapid prototyping, capability adoption, and transition to operational environments.
Prepare executive briefings, decision materials, acquisition documentation, and recommendations for senior leadership and external oversight organizations.