Acquisition Specialist/Program Manager

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Overview

Acquisition Specialist/Program Manager applicant shall provide Program Management /Acquisition support to Program Management Office (PMO) Staff by assisting with all acquisition activities that include; writing/reviewing related program documents, tracking contracting actions, creating/reviewing travel authorizations/vouchers in DTS, and providing up-to-date status information.

Responsibilities

• The applicant will be responsible for providing the government with on-site support for key projects.
• The applicant shall possess and apply expert knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and analytical methods/techniques to gather, analyze and evaluate information required by the Program Management Office (PMO).
• The applicant shall provide Program Management /Acquisition support to PMO Staff by assisting with all acquisition activities that include; writing/reviewing related program documents, tracking contracting actions, creating/reviewing travel authorizations/vouchers in DTS, and providing up to date status information.
• The applicant shall conclude and devise solutions to problems relating to improvement of acquisition effectiveness/compliance, develop/draft acquisition documentation, and ensure quality control.
• The applicant shall provide risk management and expertise in support of the NDW portfolio.
• The applicant shall also provide Documentation Support/Scheduling and Schedule Integration Management in support of the NDW portfolio.
  
  
  

Skills Required

• The position requires at least five years of combined industry and federal government experience managing the development, integration, and sustainment of DOD weapon systems.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required in a technical engineering field, business, or management.
• The candidate must have experience in DoD weapon system program management, be knowledgeable of DoD 5000.2 (Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework) and AFI 63-125 (Nuclear Certification Program), and Risk Management and Project Scheduling abilities.
• Desired Certifications:
• PMP and APDP (Program Management).
• Applicant must be proficient in creating and integrating solicitation packages/documentation, acquisition strategy, Integrated Master Plans (IMP), and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) consistent with current policy/guidance.
• Must have project risk assessment and scheduling experience.
• Applicant should be proficient in the use of standard M/S office applications and M/S Project.
• Excellent verbal communication, written, and quantitative analytical skills are required.
• Applicant must have U.S. citizenship, have an active passport, and have at least a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Applicant may be required to travel CONUS/OCONUS for a few weeks at a time.
  
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.
  
  
  

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance
• 100% Company funded Retirement Plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance
  
  
  

About Tecolote Research

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