Acquisition Professional

Wits Solutions Inc. (WITS) is a SBA certified 8(a) company with headquarters in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area. WITS has been providing best-in-class solutions in professional IT and administrative consulting to various Federal, State, Local and commercial customers. At WITS, we believe in working not for our clients but with them. This is why right from the beginning; our analysts and solution-builders work closely with our clients to ensure that the project outcomes continue to deliver value long into the future.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Procurement and Acquisition: Manage the acquisition process for software development and IT services, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and the FTC’s strategic goals.
• Agile Process Management: Lead or support the application of Agile methodologies in the procurement and implementation of software development projects. Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration and project success.
• Contract Management: Develop and manage contracts for technology acquisitions, including conducting market research, issuing requests for proposals (RFPs), and evaluating vendor responses.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a liaison between stakeholders (including IT, legal, and program teams) and vendors to ensure requirements are clearly understood and addressed in contracts and agreements.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the acquisition process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet mission needs.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on emerging software development practices and industry trends, integrating best practices into procurement strategies.
  
  

Required Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Proven experience with federal acquisition processes and procurement of software and IT services.
• Familiarity with Agile Software Development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience managing contracts related to IT services, including software development.
• Strong knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and FASA (Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical requirements to non-technical stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred

• Certifications:
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)).
• Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) or similar certifications.
• Experience:
• Direct experience working within a federal agency or a government contracting environment.
• Experience managing Agile development contracts.
• Knowledge of security and compliance requirements related to federal software procurement.
  

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