Exec Acquisition Associate

Top Secret / SCI Subject Matter Expert

The Subject Matter Expert assigned to the PAG is responsible for projection and PEO level coordination to include but not limited to, facilitating and / or coordinating PEO level strategic briefings, messages (PA / Media), reports, analysis and special projects supporting paragraphs. The PAS is responsible for Information Management to include but not limited to developing, facilitating, updating and / or coordinating 3-letter and 4-letter level briefings, tasks, reports, media queries, public releases, and special projects supporting the mission delta.

Additional Responsibilities :

• Prepare and complete acquisition related documents and submit recommendations for streamlining and improving all phases of the acquisition process.
• Provide information, analysis, and recommendations for the effective alignment of portfolio acquisitions, manpower, and funding for management and integration of the portfolio.
• Provide detailed analysis, quantifiable supporting documentation, and thorough justification for all research, reviews, and assessments performed and include corrective action plans and recommendations to the Government.
• Evaluate acquisition documentation for adherence to policy and guidance; consistency in implementation of the program's acquisition strategy, technical approach requirements, policy and guidance, milestones, forecasts, schedule and risk assessment; and realism in achieving a product suitable for the user within cost, schedule and performance constraints.
• Support strategic planning efforts by providing engineering, technical, architecture, and acquisition support to Government decisions and how the decision impacts the vision, mission, goals, commitments, and initiatives (referred to as the Strategic Plan) of the Directorate.
• Develop, publish, garner Government approval, and maintain the Directorate Strategic Plan; Key strategic planning products include the Directorate 20-yr Strategic Plan, the Directorate Management Plan, Directorate Strategic Communications Plan, Directorate Human Capital Strategic Plan, and organizational development / transition / implementation plans.
• Provide assessments of future system architecture and manpower alternatives and analysis and recommend Directorate process and methodology improvements to enhance the Strategic Plan.
• Prepare research, analysis and reports on pertinent topics to support ongoing requirements and act as SME on strategic long-range planning.
• Research, draft, and edit articles, speeches, and testimony, position papers, and formal reports on the Directorate, organization, missions, operations, and initiatives as necessary or as directed by the Government.
• Respond to various tasks to include but not limited to data calls, document reviews, acquisition reporting, travel requests, media requests, and other mandatory reporting. Receive, document, generate, distribute, track and close tasks at the 2-letter and 3-letter levels. Review responses to all taskers at the 4-letter, 3-letter, and 2-letter levels and efficiently staff responses for Government approval, distribution and closure.
• Support scheduling, coordination and content for PEO organizational visits within the DoD.

Minimum Education & Certification(s) : BA / BS Degree Required, MA / MS Degree Preferred; PMP Certification Preferred

Minimum Yrs. Experience and / or Expertise : 15+ Years' Experience Required, TMT Experience Preferred

Clearance : TS / SCI Eligible

Salary Range : $195,000 - $215,000

Work Environment : This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands : This is largely a sedentary role mostly sitting; however, some filing may be required. This would require the ability to move files, or boxes with file data, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary, ability to lift up to 40lbs.

Mental Demands : Reading; communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control and professionalism.