Navy Acquisition Policy Expert

JST•Washington, DC

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Joint Strategic Technologies (JST) is seeking an experienced Navy Acquisition Policy Expert to provide guidance to government contracts and requirements staff. The role monitors Department of the Navy (DON) and Department of War (DOW) procurement regulations and guidance and transfers relevant knowledge to the Command. This is a full-time hybrid position requiring 2–3 days per week on-site at the Navy Yard. The Policy Subject Matter Expert maintains current acquisition policy resources, communicates updates, delivers training, and advises the acquisition community. The position also supports records-management processes, compliance reviews, policy recommendations, and project workflow across the acquisition policy department. It oversees a small team and work involving training, reporting and audits, contract closeout, and reducing unliquidated obligations. JST describes its culture as collaborative and focused on employee development, well-being, family activities, and community involvement. Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. JST is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Master's degree in a related field.
At least 10 years of experience as a DOW contract specialist (1102 job series).
At least 5 years of procurement-policy-relevant experience within the previous 15 years.
DAWIA II, DOW Contracting Professional Certification, Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), or equivalent.
Subject matter expertise in DOW acquisition policy, practices, and procedures.
Active Secret clearance.
Ability to successfully pass a drug screen and background check.
Demonstrated expertise in FAR, DFARS, and NMCARS, including the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul.
Research and analysis skills, policy expertise, strong written and verbal communication, and acquisition lifecycle expertise from planning through closeout.
Consulting expertise in advising clients and tactfully correcting contracting personnel when needed.
Strong analytical and business-professional writing skills.
Navy contracting experience.
Understanding of acquisition methods and contract types, including commercial and non-commercial acquisitions, fixed-price contracts, and cost-reimbursement contract types.
Strategic thinking, critical thinking, customer service, business acumen, problem solving, flexibility, change management, conflict management, influencing and negotiating, teambuilding, creativity and innovation, leveraging diversity, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing and maintaining content in Atlassian Confluence.
Experience as a Navy Electronic Procurement System (ePS) or similar contract-writing-system user.
Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) user experience.
System for Award Management (SAM) user experience.
Defense contractor industry business practices and procedures.
Technical understanding and credibility in interpreting Federal and DOW acquisition regulations.

Responsibilities

Monitor updates from National Defense Authorization Acts, GAO reports and testimonies, U.S. Court of Federal Claims decisions, and regulation changes affecting FAR, DFARS, NMCARS, and DOW, DON, and PAE SSP instructions, manuals, and directives.
Update guidance, distribute communications, and revise training in a timely manner to keep the workforce informed.
Maintain policies and procedures in the Web-based Acquisition Toolbox built on Atlassian Confluence.
Develop and deliver acquisition training classes to the contracting workforce.
Review guidance and training materials and provide policy expertise and solution design to maintain clear, efficient, valuable resources.
Manage end-user communications through a shared inbox and daily virtual interactions.
Develop records-management and retention processes; review local processes for compliance with DOW regulations; assess weaknesses, identify gaps, and recommend policy changes.
Oversee a small team and manage projects and task workflow, including acquisition training, reporting and audits, contract closeout, and reduction of unliquidated obligations.