IT Acquisition SETA

Description

Job Description:

SAIC has an immediate opening for a talented IT Acquisition SETA with experience in contracts management. This role joins a team providing complete life cycle acquisition support and technical advice to our NRO’s Communications Directorate customer. Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated acquisition and contracts experience and expertise, continuity of effort, and value-added judgement on a full spectrum of activities from pre-acquisition through program execution and performance management. Current TS/SCI level clearance with Polygraph is required.

Daily Activities include:

Provide overall lifecycle acquisition and program management support to the customer Program Manager(s), Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative(s), and Contracting Officer(s)

Support the planning and execution of end-to-end acquisition life-cycle functions, including:

Performing Market research

Assisting in the development of acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, program requirements, incentive arrangements

Drafting acquisition documents including, but not limited to, Acquisition Strategies, Acquisition Plans, Statements of Work (SOW), Task Orders, and other required solicitation/contract attachments

Developing Requests for Proposal (RFP)

Development of Contractor Bidders’ Library for supported acquisitions

Proactive identification, assessment and resolution of risks associated with acquisition approaches for supported acquisitions

Supporting source selection activities as an advisor

Conducting programmatic analysis and provide strategic recommendations for activities or projects throughout the acquisition cycle

Supporting performance management activities

Providing expertise and support administering and managing contracts

Conducting analysis and monitoring of requirements, performance metrics, financial limitations, and schedule of awarded contracts/programs

Provide recommendations to improve acquisition planning processes and streamline acquisitions as well as the management of awarded items

Track and perform programmatic reviews of non-SETA contract CDRLs

Provide administrative support to non-SETA contract award fee activities

Assist the Government with the oversight of the execution of non-SETA contracts

Participate in identifying and coordinating actions across the team

Qualifications

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and six (6) years or more of related experience; Masters and four (4) years or more experience Significant experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Must be a US Citizen

Active TS SCI clearance with Polygraph required to start and must be maintained

Possess knowledge of and experience with industry accepted standards and best practices, processes and methodologies related to Acquisition, Contracts Management and Project Management

IC/NRO COTR experience

DoD/NRO 1102 Contracting Officer/Specialist background preferred

DAWIA Certification(s)

Contract Management/Execution training

Demonstrated ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks and deliverables

Skilled/comfortable working in high-tempo environment, able to be flexible and to adjust to dynamic political, technical and/or fiscal challenges

Ability to apply technical expertise in proper context for management review

Proven communications skills that demonstrate the ability to interface with all levels of management

Demonstrated ability to conduct analysis and evaluations – making recommendations and providing professional advice and assistance to include preparing criteria and analytical aids, briefings, reports, and presentations

Experienced in resource and requirements analysis, planning, coordination, and scheduling

Ability to establish trust-relationships as well as build and lead highly functioning, multi- faceted and “joint” teams across various operational entities

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
REQNUMBER: 2413511

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