OCO Requirement Lead

Gormat•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

We are looking for an OCO Requirements Lead with the following capabilities: What You'll Be Doing: Advise and track contract-related activities, ensuring compliance with government requirements. Assist in the procurement and administration of USCC tools and capabilities. Ensure organizational investments are cost-effective, secure, and compliant with COV standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze, validate, and document requirements. Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations to support acquisition strategies. Communicate effectively with team members and government representatives to drive project success. Identify and resolve complex Acquisition related issues with creativity and resourcefulness. Develop and initiate Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS) to support contract requirements and ensure comprehensive documentation. Integrate into USCC requirements management processes, including designation, analysis, validation, and alignment with project objectives. Conduct thorough reviews of white papers and acquisition documents to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment. Actively participate in Quarterly Program Increment (PI) events and Contract In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) to drive collaboration and project success. Provide support to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) by assisting with Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and tracking milestones to ensure timely delivery and adherence to project timelines. Offer expert guidance on requirements and provide technical evaluations of vendor proposals. Monitor and track acquisition schedules. What Required Skills You'll Bring: Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph security clearance required. Technical Literacy: Understanding of USCC software ecosystems, JCWA infrastructure, and USCC PI tools and deployments. Demonstrated experience managing contracts in roles such as: Government Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Government Contracts Specialist Government Program Manager (PM) Contracts Program Manager (PM) Contracts Deputy Program Manager (DPM) Contracts Task Order Lead Negotiation & Sourcing: Expertise in bargaining and strategic sourcing to drive down costs. Legal & Regulatory Knowledge: Experience with contract law, licensing agreements, and industry-specific regulations. Financial Acumen: Ability to perform cost-benefit analyses, budget forecasting, and ROI measurements. Communication: Capacity to translate complex technical subjects into clear terms for non-technical leadership. Technical Skills: Experience with the Federal Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) and DFARS contract regulations. Ability to analyze and validate requirements, including requirements writing and acquisition-related tasks. Proficiency in validating white paper requirements and conducting financial analysis related to requirements. Strong understanding of Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Statements of Work (SOW). Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Work Ethic & Culture Fit: Ability to thrive in an intense yet rewarding work culture. Self-motivated and capable of managing tasks independently while taking direction as needed. Creative thinker with a strong sense of ingenuity. Customer Engagement: Proven track record of success in the J9 customer space. Personal Attributes: Positive attitude with a strong work ethic. Quick learner who is people-oriented and a proactive problem solver. Demonstrated ability to tackle challenges with a "go-getter" mindset. TS/SCI with polygraph is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph security clearance required.
Technical Literacy: Understanding of USCC software ecosystems, JCWA infrastructure, and USCC PI tools and deployments.
Demonstrated experience managing contracts in roles such as: Government Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Government Contracts Specialist Government Program Manager (PM) Contracts Program Manager (PM) Contracts Deputy Program Manager (DPM) Contracts Task Order Lead
Negotiation & Sourcing: Expertise in bargaining and strategic sourcing to drive down costs.
Legal & Regulatory Knowledge: Experience with contract law, licensing agreements, and industry-specific regulations.
Financial Acumen: Ability to perform cost-benefit analyses, budget forecasting, and ROI measurements.
Communication: Capacity to translate complex technical subjects into clear terms for non-technical leadership.
Technical Skills: Experience with the Federal Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) and DFARS contract regulations.
Ability to analyze and validate requirements, including requirements writing and acquisition-related tasks.
Proficiency in validating white paper requirements and conducting financial analysis related to requirements.
Strong understanding of Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Statements of Work (SOW).
Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Work Ethic & Culture Fit: Ability to thrive in an intense yet rewarding work culture. Self-motivated and capable of managing tasks independently while taking direction as needed. Creative thinker with a strong sense of ingenuity.
Customer Engagement: Proven track record of success in the J9 customer space.
Personal Attributes: Positive attitude with a strong work ethic. Quick learner who is people-oriented and a proactive problem solver. Demonstrated ability to tackle challenges with a "go-getter" mindset.
TS/SCI with polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

Advise and track contract-related activities, ensuring compliance with government requirements.
Assist in the procurement and administration of USCC tools and capabilities.
Ensure organizational investments are cost-effective, secure, and compliant with COV standards.
Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze, validate, and document requirements.
Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations to support acquisition strategies.
Communicate effectively with team members and government representatives to drive project success.
Identify and resolve complex Acquisition related issues with creativity and resourcefulness.
Develop and initiate Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS) to support contract requirements and ensure comprehensive documentation.
Integrate into USCC requirements management processes, including designation, analysis, validation, and alignment with project objectives.
Conduct thorough reviews of white papers and acquisition documents to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment.
Actively participate in Quarterly Program Increment (PI) events and Contract In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) to drive collaboration and project success.
Provide support to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) by assisting with Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and tracking milestones to ensure timely delivery and adherence to project timelines.
Offer expert guidance on requirements and provide technical evaluations of vendor proposals.
Monitor and track acquisition schedules.