Senior Acquisition CPI SME

US Federal Solutions•Washington, DC

1d•Remote

About The Position

US Federal Solutions, a leading management consulting firm, is seeking Acquisition Professionals to support the US Coast Guard. Senior Acquisition CPI SME (Acquisition Continuous Process Improvement Subject Matter Expert) Location: Remote (must be able to support Eastern Time core hours) Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen required Security/Access: Must be able to obtain Public Trust and be eligible for CAC issuance. We’re hiring a Senior Acquisition CPI SME to support the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) C5ISC acquisition organization. In this role, you’ll lead and execute acquisition-focused continuous process improvement (CPI) efforts that improve acquisition planning, execution, and reporting through measurable, repeatable process improvements. This is a strong fit for someone who understands federal acquisition, can run structured improvement initiatives end-to-end, and brings hands-on process maturity experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required
Recent experience supporting federal acquisitions (within the last 48 months)
Strong working knowledge of federal acquisition processes and the FAR
Process improvement experience aligned to CMMI (or equivalent)
CMMI Practitioner certification (required)
Ability to build and manage project plans, schedules, risks, and stakeholder communications (MS Project or similar)
Strong writing and documentation skills with a track record of producing usable, repeatable process products
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust
Eligible for CAC issuance
Ability to handle sensitive/procurement-related information appropriately and comply with DHS/USCG information protection requirements

Nice To Haves

You can turn ambiguity into a clear, workable plan
You’re comfortable facilitating meetings, driving decisions, and keeping initiatives moving
You focus on measurable outcomes, not “process for process’ sake”
You communicate well with both senior leaders and working-level teams

Responsibilities

Lead acquisition CPI initiatives from intake through implementation and sustainment
Gather and organize stakeholder input and facilitate prioritization of CPI opportunities (including methods like multi-voting)
Assess effort, risk, resource needs, and expected impacts for proposed CPI initiatives; develop supporting analysis and briefings
Develop CPI charters, work breakdown structures, schedules, and project plans; track execution and report status monthly, quarterly, and annually
Support acquisition Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) with facilitation, coordination, and recommendations that improve efficiency and productivity
Define and track KPIs and performance measures to demonstrate results and continuous improvement
Create and maintain practical tools and documentation such as process guides, desk guides, flow charts, templates, and training aids
Ensure deliverables are clear, consistent, and ready for use in Microsoft 365 (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and PDF formats