Overview

Nakupuna Solutions is is looking for a Acquisition Senior to provide acquisition and program management services for the Mission Support Department of the Operations and Integration Directorate, Defense Threat Reduction Agency. 

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.

• Provide expert acquisition planning support; pre-award, post-award, source selection, and close out
• Provide pre-award documentation support including the development or input to statements of work, performance work summaries, independent government cost estimates, quality assurance surveillance plans, performance levels/acceptable quality levels, justifications and approvals, determination and findings, source selection plans, requests for proposals and quotations, task order requests, business clearances, and other pre-award documentation
• Provide guidance on contract matters to project managers or other operational staff, including training in contracting practices and procedures
• Provide acquisition and contract life cycle management for service contracts

Qualifications

Skills/ Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in the ability and skills to manage multiple projects, keep track of, or adjust, existing tasks while identifying new tasks and expectations as projects evolve.
• Ability to perform detailed work with little guidance and interact in a positive manner with other government and industry personnel.
• Ability to work under pressure and to adapt quickly in a changing environment and synthesize information and draft summaries and reports.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project).

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree desired.
• A minimum of 10-15 years of professional acquisition experience.
• Experience working with and briefing senior level DoD personnel; excellent verbal and written communication and organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a time-sensitive environment with a high-level of accountability. 
• Experience with large dollar service contracts and full life-cycle management of service contracts. 

Certifications: DAWIA Level II/III and/or NCMA CPCM/CFCM required.

Clearance Requirements: Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance and be eligible for immediate SCI nomination and indoctrination. Must be a U.S. Citizen. 

Work Locations: Reston, Virginia.

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.