Position Overview
Join us in our support to the US Space Force (HQ USSF) COMSATCOM Office. Our team provides high quality, comprehensive and diversified expert support services to deliver and integrate a transformative COMSATCOM business model into an overarching SATCOM enterprise environment. We are seeking a Senior Acquisition Consultant to provide strategic acquisition guidance and subject matter expertise to COMSATCOM customers and requirements. Job duties include :
Responsibilities
- Advise HQ USSF on acquisition strategies as the COMSATCOM market evolves.
- Serve as the lead liaison between the HQ USSF contracting office and user organizations to identify all acquisition requirements are captured, and provide planning assistance in developing an end-to-end solution to satisfy operational requirements.
- Provide oversight in the development of acquisition plans in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 7.1 to identify all acquisition milestones and establish and delineate the acquisition strategies.
- Coordinate with systems engineers to ensure technical requirements are achievable.
- Ensure the procurement strategies are achievable for the intended results and in accordance with the FARs and guidelines.
- Lead the development of performance metrics to establish a performance based contractual relationship with potential industry partners.
- Draft contractual modifications, as required by Government Contracting Officers.
- Create effective and prompt written communications.
- Communicate verbally with all levels of the organization.
- Monitor procurement milestones and make certain deadlines are met.
- Assist the Government with responding to industry communications, including, industry days, questions and answers, and requests for clarification.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Government acquisitionBachelor's DegreeSecret Clearance RequiredSkilled in Microsoft Office softwareMust have excellent written and verbal communications skillsMust provide excellent customer servicePreferred Qualifications
Experience with program / project management operations preferredKnowledge of COMSATCOM provider business models preferredExperience with satellite systems and Satellite Communications (SATCOM) requirements-based planning and service provisioningExperience with program / project management operationsKnowledge of COMSATCOM provider business modelsMaster's DegreeDefense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM) CertificationTS / SCI is preferredCompany EEO Statement
Accessibility / Accommodation :
If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.
QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.