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QinetiQ US · 1 day ago

Senior Acquisition Manager / Specialist - SME

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

20+ years exp

QinetiQ US is a world-class team delivering next generation technology in robotic and autonomous platforms. They are seeking a Senior Acquisition Manager / Specialist to provide operational and technical advice for projects and programs, supporting program acquisition efforts and ensuring program success.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide operational and technical advice for projects and programs as well as support program acquisition efforts for advanced technology, future concept development, and integration activities

Support the revision or drafting of JCIDS and acquisition documentation such as Initial Capability Documents, Analysis of Alternatives, Concept of Operations, Technical/Systems Requirement Documents, Technical Evaluations, and System Specifications

Provide inputs and support on technical and/or programmatic status reporting of individual projects, programs, or portfolios

Identify areas of improvement with actionable, feasible recommendations, and tasks for reducing risk where appropriate as well as support risk identification, process definition, and detailed technical risk mitigation plans

Support on commitments, obligations, and expenditures of funds and perform earned value management and schedule analysis in support of program office defense contracts

Provide subject matter expertise in support of Integrated Baseline Reviews/Business Financial Review to provide insight into program defense contractor cost and schedule performance issues utilizing Government accepted best practices and guidelines

Review and analyze packages such as Program Contractor Status Reports, Contract Performance Reports, Integrated Master Schedules, Integrated Program Management Reports, Contract Funds Status Reports, Work Breakdown Structures, and other applicable technical data packages for compliance with Program Contractor contractual requirements to include but not limited to Data Item Descriptions and the CDRLs

Analyze, reconcile, identify discrepancies, recommend corrective action, track findings, and advise the government on resolution

Participate in DCMA surveillance reviews and provide evaluations of surveillance reports and assessments performed by the Agency on Program Contractors’ earned value management and/or alternate management system, processes and procedures, and performance

Perform IMS reconciliation to ensure activities are traceable to IMP events

Maintain a broad awareness and understanding of all programs and technology development efforts in execution across the applicable portfolio as well as assist integrated product teams and working groups

Advise the Government program manager on technical engagements (e.g., technical interchange meetings, design reviews, program conferences, etc.) as well as establish customer and contractor interfaces

Assist the Government to execute source selections with coordinating functional meeting requests, developing source selection documentation (e.g., source selection plan, acquisition strategy, non-disclosure agreements, etc.), and reviewing and drafting proposal evaluations

Qualification

ACAT-like space control systemsPPBE processAir Force financial managementTeam leadershipProject managementMasters DegreeTS/SCI EligibilityProblem solvingOrganizational skills

Required

Expert in acquiring highly classified ACAT-like space control systems

Highly knowledgeable in developing and coordinating all activities and documentation required to support ACAT-like Defense Acquisition Boards

Highly knowledgeable in the PPBE process and headquarters staffing process

Highly knowledgeable in Air Force financial management

Demonstrated ability to lead a team of acquisition and systems engineering professionals to support ongoing and emerging program acquisitions

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities

Excellent project management and organizational skills

Ability to identify and solve problems

Masters Degree

20+ years of relevant experience

TS/SCI Eligibility; #qinetiqclearedjob

Benefits

Workplace flexibility

A commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family

Opportunities to work with a purpose

Company

QinetiQ US

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For over 60 years, QinetiQ US has been providing world-class technology development, engineering research and development and revolutionary products to the defense, security, and commercial markets.

Founded in 2005

Mclean, Virginia, USA

1001-5000 employees