Sr. Acquisition Specialist

KMS Solutions, LLC • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

KMS Solutions is seeking an experienced analyst to provide acquisition support to the Undersea Special Mission Systems program office (PMS 390) located at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC. PMS 390’s mission includes: Assessment/Underwater Work System (AUWS), Submarine Rescue System-Rescue Capable System (SRS-RCS), and the Submarine Rescue System-Submarine Decompression System (SRS-SDS). They are also responsible for the coordination of R&D initiatives, acquisition, test and evaluation, in-service support, and recommends certification of Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) and Special Operations Forces (SOF) Host Submarine (HOSUB) Systems. This includes responsibility for future SOF Undersea Mobility Systems and technical support for all matters pertaining to SOF Undersea Mobility; and other projects as directed.

This position specifically supports the Next Generation Submarine Rescue System within the Business and Financial Branch.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees.
• At least 10 years of federal government procurement/acquisition experience
• Knowledge of Department of Defense and associated acquisition processes.
• Must have excellent client interface skills.
• Must work well individually and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be highly reliable and demonstrate personal initiative
• An active DoD Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Deep Submergence Systems Scope of Certification
• Familiarity with Department of Navy and NAVSEA
• DAU Program Management Advanced desired
• Program/project management experience
• Navy Program Office experience
• Experience with creating and routing Purchase Requests (PRs), and authoring Statements of Work (SOW)

Responsibilities

• Major Program Acquisition support for design, development and delivery of the Next Generation Dry Deck Shelter
• Serve as Senior Analyst pertaining to development of acquisition documentation such as the acquisition strategy and procurement package, while providing quality assurance and support for acquisition related processes and ensuring program requirements identified on DoD Directive 5000.01 are met
• Support in execution of all phases of government contracting from Pre-Award, Award, to Post-Award
• Data collection, analysis, documentation management, and administrative functions associated with Major Program acquisition requirements
• Knowledge of requirements development, CONOPs, product support strategy, test strategy, drafting and/or reviewing contracts, proposal/bid assessment, contract award, execution and cost/schedule analysis, and managing the development/review/organization of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliveries.
• Interface with industry and government representatives such as NAVSEA/PEO Acquisition Professionals, SOCOM stakeholders, NAVSEA stakeholders, and Navy Shipyards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Support and accompany PMS390 clients in ADHOC meetings, often requiring travel or in office support.

Benefits

• KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program.
• Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level