Nakupuna Services is seeking an Acquisition Subject Matter Expert to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to the OUSD(R&E) Business Operations Directorate. The ideal candidate will have experience building or running acquisition programs. This candidate should be familiar with military customs and courtesies, have strong oral and written communication skills, have deep understanding of the government acquisition process, and knowledge of OSD structures, programs,... more details
Acquisition Subject Matter Expert
Job LocationsUS-VA-Arlington
Job ID
2024-4503
Category
Acquisition
Type
Full-Time Salaried
Company
Nakupuna Services
Overview
Nakupuna Services is seeking an Acquisition Subject Matter Expert to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to the OUSD(R&E) Business Operations Directorate. The ideal candidate will have experience building or running acquisition programs. This candidate should be familiar with military customs and courtesies, have strong oral and written communication skills, have deep understanding of the government acquisition process, and knowledge of OSD structures, programs, and initiatives.
Responsibilities
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Advise the OUSD(R&E) Business Operations Directorate during the:
requirement planning phase,
requirement package development,
production of reports and data, and
development and maintenance of business rules.
Establish working relationships with stakeholders essential to effective project planning and execution; and provide continuous accountability and scheduling coordination with stakeholders during the project for effective meetings to identify, communicate and resolve any potential problems.
Serve as an advisor to management, program mangers/officials, contracting officers and other personnel on matters pertaining to improving efficiencies and effectiveness of processes and achieving successful acquisition strategies.
Assist in the development and maintenance of management tools, templates, training and program governance and reporting. The support shall include, but is not limited to, assisting in preparing agenda topics; planning, scheduling and coordinating meetings; preparing and distributing minutes; and recording and reporting closure of key initiatives.
Liaise with applicable OUSD(R&E) requirement stakeholders to maintain accurate forecast and accountability of upcoming requirements.
Participate as Multi-Functional Team (MFT) member on assigned requirement(s). Employ a collaborative and iterative methodology for providing the necessary administrative support in developing deliverables and problem solving to support the Customer’s goal of achieving a consistent and comprehensive strategy. Participate and provide administrative support in other meetings pertinent to the development of assigned requirement(s).
Manage acquisitions and requirements through the organization’s management tool or management system. Manage, schedule, train, assign, report, and track (e.g. Dashboards, Integrated Master Schedules, Calendar Invites, etc.) the organization’s acquisition packages using the applicable organizational operating instructions, training and instructions.
Apply acquisition knowledge and experience to Mission Partner and provide assistance, guidance, and support with the timely submission of requirement packages.
Prepare documents and briefings for review and use by DoD senior leadership.
Support the OUSD(R&E) Contracts Manager in the implementation of processes related to DoD Instructions (DoDI) 5000.74 and 5000.72.
Develop and maintain business rules for Service Requirement Review Boards and Independent Management Reviews.
Present findings or translate the acquisition data into useable formats by applying critical thinking. Findings will become part of government dashboard/briefings to support compliance findings, inspections, leadership decision making, and customer expectation management.
Advise and assist in establishing useful acquisition data collections from existing systems. Apply sound strategies for obtaining quality acquisition data from different sources, integrating, and developing actionable information to support quantitative analysis.
Prepare applicable acquisition reports and acquisition briefs on an as needed basis. Prepare and analyze reports, responses to queries, justifications, and background papers on the technical aspects of areas of expertise and assignment.
Assist OUSD(R&E) in developing and maintaining a master task order list for tracking and staffing of contracts and agreements.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and 7+ years of relevant professional experience in acquisition.
Clearance Requirements: This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:
Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
The Nakupuna Companies are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment while providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require special assistance or accommodations during your job application process, please contact recruiting@nakupuna.com.
The Nakupuna Companies are employers of equal opportunity that are committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or veteran status. The Nakupuna Companies are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will make reasonable accommodations for disability and sincerely held religious beliefs if they can allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job.
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