Acquisition Professional

Acquisition Professional Fort Meade, MD Full Time *Featured* Experienced Share Summary CTC Group is seeking Acquisition Professionals for SETA positions to draft pre-solicitation documents that reflect the Government’s requirements while adhering to all applicable NSA policies and federal regulations and draft acquisition strategy documents and assist the Government in implementing the strategies. Responsibilities Support Government Program Managers (GPMs) in the identification and collection of Minimum Acquisition Requirements. Coordinate and schedule pre-acquisition meetings, to include IPTs. Conduct market research and document findings Draft market surveys and analyze results Draft Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) justifications for other than full and open competition 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). For Non-Major System Acquisitions and Non-Acquisition Category efforts below $93M, assist 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. 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) Provide assistance in analyzing and developing improved policies, plans, methods, procedures, and systems of acquisition management. For Non-Major System Acquisitions and Non-Acquisition Category efforts above $93M, assist 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, assist the Government in setting acquisition strategies by recommending strategies that take into account the specific set of requirements, any schedule considerations, the current political climate, and relevant acquisition policies. 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. Advise in the interpretation and tailoring of DOD/NSA acquisition regulations/memorandums to ensure affordable, supportable and effective systems are delivered to the customer. For Major System Acquisitions and Acquisition Category efforts of any value, assist 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. Provide assistance in acquisition process improvement initiatives For Major System Acquisitions and Acquisition Category efforts of any value, assist the Government in setting acquisition strategies by recommending strategies that take into account the specific set of requirements, any schedule considerations, the current political climate, and relevant acquisition policies. Assist the Government in developing Major System Acquisition program documentation and preparing for Milestone Decisions Requirements Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance Level 1 Qualifications Five (5) years of demonstrated combined experience in DoD acquisition management, DoD contracting, or DoD contract management is required. Bachelor’s Degree with a business or technical focus 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 eight (8) years may be substituted. In lieu of certification two years of directly related experience for a total of ten (10) years may be substituted. Minimum one year experience writing pre-solicitation documents in compliance with NSA/CSS Policy 8-2, including annexes, or another DoD Agency’s similarly guiding acquisition policy. Level 2 Qualifications Eight (8) years of demonstrated combined experience in DoD acquisition management, DoD contracting, or DoD contract management is required. Bachelor’s Degree with a business or technical focus 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 eleven (11) years may be substituted. In lieu of certification, an additional three (3) years of directly related experience for a total of fourteen (14) years may be substituted. Minimum of two years’ experience writing pre-solicitation documents in compliance with NSA/CSS Policy 8-2, including annexes, or another DoD Agency’s similarly guiding acquisition policy. Experience in DoD source selection desired. Level 3 Qualifications Twelve (12) years of demonstrated combined experience in DoD acquisition management, DoD contracting, or DoD contract management is required. Bachelor’s Degree with a business or technical focus 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. Minimum of three years’ experience writing pre-solicitation documents in compliance with NSA/CSS Policy 8-2, including annexes, or another DoD Agency’s similarly guiding acquisition policy. Experience in DoD source selection desired. Level 4 Qualifications Fifteen (15) years of demonstrated combined experience in DoD acquisition management, DoD contracting, or DoD contract management is required. Bachelor’s Degree with a business or technical focus 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 eighteen (18) years may be substituted. In lieu of certification, an additional three (3) years of directly related experience for a total of twenty-one (21) years may be substituted. Minimum of five years’ experience writing pre-solicitation documents in compliance with NSA/CSS Policy 8-2, including annexes, or another DoD Agency’s similarly guiding acquisition policy. Minimum of three years experience guiding Major System Acquisition programs through the acquisition life cycle including preparation for multiple Milestone Decisions (Milestone Decisions A, B, IOC and/or FOC). Pay Information The final salary may be influenced by various factors, such as location, labor categories, experience, education, and/or certifications. CTC also provides a variety of benefits as well as opportunities for continuous education and development. The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 - $150,000. #CJ Why CTC Group? We recognize that successful partnerships are based on open and direct communication, mutual respect, and the ability to adapt to evolving capabilities. Our cleared employees bring decades of experience supporting customers in the Intelligence and Defense communities. We specialize in providing engineering, technical, operational support, and training services to Federal government, and Mission Operations. CTC Group provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, Health/Dental/Vision, 401k, PTO and holiday pay, disability and life insurance. 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