Description
Description
Advanced Ground Systems SETA (Acquisitions)
USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms is looking for a SETA with experience in acquisition support and project management. Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated value-added judgement on a full spectrum of activities from pre-acquisition through program execution and performance management. Familiarity with RF, SAR, EW is preferred.
Roles and Responsibilities:
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Provide overall lifecycle acquisition and program management support to the customer Program Manager(s), Contracting Officer's Technical Representative(s), and Contracting Officer(s)
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Plan and execute end-to-end acquisition lifecycle functions, including:
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Perform market research and tech evals
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Develop acquisition strategies/plans, program requirements, incentive arrangements
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Draft acquisition docs including but not limited to SOWs, Task Orders, and other required solicitation/contract attachments
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Develop RFPs and RFIs
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Develop Contractor Bidders' Library for supported acquisitions
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Proactive identification, assessment, and risk resolution associated with acquisition approaches and schedules
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Support source selections as an advisor
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Conduct program analysis and provide strategic recommendations
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Provide expertise and administering performance mgmt. activities
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Analyze and monitor requirements development, performance metrics, financial limitations, and schedules of awarded contracts/programs
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Recommend acquisitions and program management improvements
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Track and hold programmatic reviews of all developers' CDRLs
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Oversee and manage developer award fee activities and execution of contracts
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Identify and coordinate actions across the team
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience
Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations
Judgement, Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
Desired Qualifications
STEM Bachelors highly desired
Familiarity using tools like Galaxy
Familiarity with IAAs and MIPRs
Previous NRO experience
Familiarity with SAR, RF, EW
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