Acquisition Specialist IV

Strategic Alliance Business Group LLC (SABG)

Acquisition Specialist IV Job Description

DESCRIPTION : Strategic Alliance Business Group LLC (SABG) is a fast-growing, privately held, small business, government contracting company. SABG is both woman-owned small business and a service-disabled veteran-owned small business providing superior technical support services to government and commercial customers. SABG maintains a high-performance culture that emphasizes quality, productivity, process improvement, recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. If you are driven with a "can-do" attitude and eager to support a fast-growing company, this may be the opportunity you have been looking for.

JOB TITLE : Acquisition Specialist IV

REQUISITION # : MD-1332-24-DISA

CLEARANCE : Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

LOCATION : Fort Meade, MD

REPORTS TO : SABG Program Manager

FLSA STATUS : Regular Full-Time Exempt

SUMMARY : SABG is hiring an Acquisition Specialist IV to support DISA in Fort Meade, MD.

SALARY : $135,000 - $150,000

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Develop acquisition documents ensuring quality control and DoD or Agency Templates and Appendices are followed. Liaison with the Program Managers, technical engineering, and / or IT Government personnel to develop / track document progress and review for achieving the highest quality product as legacy artifacts. Oversee development / drafting of less complex documentation produced by subordinate Vendor employees and / or review technical writing to ensure acquisition and contracting governance are applied.
• This position will be the senior of two new acquisition analysts and will be responsible for providing the client with a commiserate level of experience in directing correct document formats, advising on periodicity of acquisition documentation requirements, assisting in ensuring all statutory and policy documentation is met.
• Will utilize and advise mid level acquisition analyst as required.
• Provide DoD Business Capability Acquisition Cycle (BCAC), DoD Instruction 5000.02, ACAT! And ACATIII level acquisition expertise, acquisition support / guidance, conduct independent research and analysis and independently develop and provide recommendations in the drafting and / or review of acquisition documents.
• Draft and complete DoD Acquisition Packages that include; Market Research documents, Requests for Information (RFI), Acquisition Strategies and Plans, Sources Sought, Performance Work Statements, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs) Severability Plans 508 Compliance Documentation, GFP / GFE Justification Acquisition lessons learned and other briefing as required.
• Apply knowledge of DoD Acquisition processes and analytical methods or techniques to gather, analyze, and evaluate information required by program / project managers and customers.
• Provide extensive acquisition expertise / services in acquisition / operational planning, system architecture, technical / financial management. Accountable for the lifecycle of major and complicated projects.
• Draw conclusions and recommend solutions to solve problems related to configuration and resource management (e.g., facility, testing, financial, logistical, technical, expert availability), test and deployment, and quality assurance (QA) in achieving schedule and / or technical milestones (risks, issues, slack, dependencies) (e.g., Intermediate Operating Capability (IOC); Full Operational Capability (FOC); Test Readiness Levels and Gate Reviews, etc.); patches / security releases; and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to ensure remedial action satisfies DoD and Joint Interoperability governance.

SUPERVISION : This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Provide technical writing level experience to documentation creation and formatting. Has specialized relevant knowledge and works as a member of the team and assists with solving complex problems. Advanced level working knowledge, skills, and abilities using Microsoft Office. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

COMPUTER SKILLS :

COMPETENCIES : To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY : Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to write and type on a computer. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job duties are performed in a manufacturing / office environment utilizing standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, and telephone. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FOR OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS : SABG values the service Veterans and their family members have given to our country and we support the hiring of returning Service Members and military spouses. If you are a Veteran or wounded warrior and would like assistance with the employment process at SABG, please contact Beth Rodriguez at (703) 286-5020.

FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES : If you are a person with a disability or a disabled Veteran and are applying for a job with SABG, we would like to ensure your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please call Beth Rodriguez at (703) 286-5020 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION : Once you complete all the steps we are notified of your completed application and we will review. For individuals who meet the requirements of the position, we will contact you and arrange next steps in the interview process.

SABG is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled

Salary : $135,000 - $150,000