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Kaizen Approach, Inc Acquisition Professional Level 3 in Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Are you mission focused and ready to join a company that truly values your contributions? We are currently looking to hire an Acquisition Professional who can support Government Program Managers (GPMS) in the identification and collection of Minimum Acquisition Requirements. In this role you will
Coordinate and schedule pre-acquisition meetings, to include IPTs
Conduct market research and document findings
Draft market surveys and analyze results
Write Award Fee Plans documenting the Government’s strategies to incentivize performance
Assist the Government in providing oversight and compliance review of acquisition documentation at all levels of preparation.
Aid in acquisition process improvement initiatives
Requirements:
Must have experience in drafting Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) justifications for other than full and open competition, and possess the ability to write requirements documents to include Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Technical Task Orders (Completion and LOE), Labor Categories, and Performance Work Statements (PWS)
Must have experience, for Non-Major System Acquisitions and Non-Acquisition Category efforts below $93M, assisting the Government in documenting and implementing contract/acquisition strategies including preparation of briefing slides for Acquisition/Contract Strategy meetings, pre-ASM/$5M Brief to Head of Contracting, and Pre-solicitation Conferences
Must possess the ability to assist the Government in documenting source selection plans and proposal requirements, including writing Source Selection Plans (SSPs), Proposal Preparation Instructions (PPIs) and Proposal Evaluation Criteria (PECs)
Must have experience aiding in the analyzation and development of improved policies, plans, methods, procedures, and systems of acquisition management
Must have experience participating in the following:
For Non-Major System Acquisitions and Non-Acquisition Category efforts above $93M, assisting the Government in documenting, and implementing contract/acquisition strategies, including preparation of briefing slides for Acquisition/Contract Strategy Meetings, Pre-ASM/$5M Brief to Head of Contracting, and Pre-solicitation Conferences
For Non-Major System Acquisitions and Non-Acquisition Category efforts of any value, assisting the Government in setting acquisition strategies by recommending strategies that consider the specific set of requirements, any schedule considerations, the current political climate, and relevant acquisition policies
For Major System Acquisitions and Acquisition Category efforts of any value, assisting the Government in documenting, and implementing contract/acquisition strategies including preparation of briefing slides for Acquisition/Contract Strategy Meetings, Pre-ASM/$5M Brief to Head of Contracting, and Pre-solicitation Conferences
Advise in the interpretation and tailoring of DOD/IC/NSA acquisition regulations/memorandums to ensure affordable, supportable, and effective systems are delivered to the customer
Twelve (12) years of demonstrated combined experience in DoD/IC acquisition management, DoD/IC contracting, or DoD/IC contract management is required, as well as a minimum of three (3) years of experience writing pre-solicitation documents in compliance with NSA/CSS Policy 8-2, including annexes, or another DoD/IC Agency’s similarly guiding acquisition policy
A Bachelor’s Degree with a business or technical focus from an accredited college or university is required
In lieu of a degree, DAWIA Level II in any focus area and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience, for a total of fifteen (15) years may be substituted
In lieu of certification, an additional three (3) years of directly related experience for a total of eighteen (18) years may be substituted
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
Highly Preferred:
Experience in DoD/IC source selection
About Kaizen Approach
We love what we do, and that drives us to create the best possible results for our customers. We apply years of experience in Cybersecurity and Learning & Development to guide our customers in ongoing improvements that keep their employees’ skills current and their companies protected.
Our reputation is built on the skills and successes of our employees. We care about them as individuals, and we support and encourage them in their professional growth and personal happiness. We sincerely value every member of our team.
Premium Healthcare
4 Weeks of PTO
11 Paid Holidays
Gifted 401k
Profit Sharing
Paid Training and Admin Time