Mid-Sr Contracts Specialist

Mid-Sr. Contracts Specialist to support our customer at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL.

• Provides contractual support to the Product Manager (PdM) Counter-small Unmanned Aviation System (C-sUAS) Office mission.

• Reviews, analyzes, and applies the Federal Acquisition Regulation and applicable statutory/regulatory requirements in support of all the assigned ATE requirements.

• Prepares and executes complete contract requirement packages in support of all assigned C-sUAS requirements.

• Prepares and maintains acquisition plans, appropriate milestone charts and related schedules for all the assigned ATE requirements.

• Supports, develops, coordinates, and configures contract requirements packages, contract schedules, and applicable briefings.

• Develops courses of action in activities including, but not limited to, the detailed preparation of contracts related program documents for each phase of the Counter UAS acquisition life cycle; participation in the development of USG Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE); and development of contractual Performance Work Statements (PWS) with concurrent Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) deliverable requirements.

• Develops, tracks, and staffs all pre-award contract planning documentation, to include but not limited to, Market Research documentation, Acquisition Plans, Justifications and Approvals, and Determination and Findings for all assigned C-sUAS requirements.

• Provides and implements strategic direction and problem solving in support of all assigned C-sUAS requirements programs regarding contract execution & management.

• Performs acquisition planning, identification of requirements, and updates to changes in requirements.

• Supports post-contract award activities consist of daily contract management/administration to include assisting with deliverables tracking, change proposals, modifications, and close outs.

• Identifies and recommends solutions to procurement problems and inappropriate lead times.

• Justifies unique procurement actions and recommend solutions.

Skills, Competencies and Abilities:

• Develops strong working relationships with C-sUAS and ACC personnel and management, support organizations, stakeholders, and peers through timely, consistent, transparent, and effective communication.

• Plans, organizes, and manages complex acquisition projects simultaneously while providing innovative and executable options to resolve challenging acquisition issues.

• Utilizes all available program management tools, spreadsheets, and databases to efficiently manage and clearly communicate contract status.

• Ability to evaluate, research, report and manage contractual related issues to meet the customer and program requirements.

• Remains responsive and flexible to organizational and requirement changes.

• Possess oral and written communication skills for effective working relationships, interactions with customers, and exchange of information.

Experience and Technical Knowledge:

• Expertise and in-depth knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, policies, ethics, and all other applicable statutory/regulatory documentation as it relates to the contract acquisition process.

• Experience in acquisition planning, creating, and staffing contract requirements packages.

• Contract experience in managing requirements and providing acquisition support.

• Must have a transferrable DoD security clearance, with current investigation at the SECRET level, and be able to maintain it for the duration of employment.

• Must have demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products, to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams and Project.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 10-18 years relevant experience.

• Desired master’s degree and 10+ years relevant experience.

Jr Systems Engineer

• Support functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into applicable developmental requirements.

• Support concept of operations development, requirements definition, analysis and engineering, system architecting, system analysis and design, interface and data architecture development, validation and verification, systems integration, system & operational performance analysis, lifecycle cost analysis & estimation, and decision analysis.

• Perform technical and program management support in the execution of weapon system development and fielding in accordance with the DoD 5000.02 framework as well as evolving policy.

• Participate in Government Integrated Product Team activities with inter/intra-organizations throughout the system life cycle.

• Provide technical and acquisition support to Government and contractor milestone reviews to assess progress, issues, and requirements traceability.

• Ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

• Provide specific, detailed information for selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet the program needs, including present and future capacity requirements.

• Must currently possess a DoD security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related technical area.

• Ability to develop analysis tools for automated data reduction.

• Ability to schedule and manage resources.

• Experience working in Defense or Government projects.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• 15% Travel.

Mid-Level Systems Engineer

• Experienced Systems Engineer, Providing technical and management support to the PEO Missiles & Space Integrated Fires

• Applies broad, comprehensive knowledge of functional policies, procedures, and techniques and reviews and recommends revisions for engineering processes, policies, and standing operating procedures, ensuring full integration with PEO M&S policies and procedures.

• Supports the Program Manager at internal and external meetings.

• Provides acquisition strategy development and analysis during pre-solicitation through contract execution.

• Provides guidance on regulatory requirements governed by the FAR/DFAR/DoD Directive 5000 series.

• Analyzes contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies and business unit procedure.

• Supports the development and/or review of acquisition and program management documentation, briefings and white papers.

• Assists with the development of Statements of Work/ Performance Work Statements, CDRLs, source selection plans, determinations and findings and other programmatic related documentation.

• Provides review and comment on contractor technical evaluations and/or independent government estimates.

• Assist with daily office operations and prioritization of events based on known activities or guidance provided such as synchronization and integration of events and activities for the Project Office through coordination, consolidation, and collaboration of information.

• Assist with organizational staff calls, stand-ups, office tag-ups, working groups, ad hoc, IPTs or similar venues; assess action items from meetings and engage in the resolution process; and propose responses to inquiries based on actions assigned. Prepare notes or after-action summaries, track actions items, and making recommendations on response for closure.

• Assists with the establishment of long-range procurement objectives for requirements to be executed each fiscal year.

• Utilize independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload in a high, up-tempo, and detail-oriented work environment • Create, compose, consolidate, and review documentation, e.g., correspondence, briefings, response to inquiries, and talking points for correctness, format, spelling, and grammar before sending out for approval or signature. Draft response to taskers, RFIs, Congressional delegations and other key stakeholders.

• Support program updates and assist in developing executive-level briefings, including accomplishments, impacts, risks, issues, and challenges, etc.; coordinate documents, e.g., white papers; conduct pre-meetings to prepare and distribute read-aheads; and secure approval of documents within read ahead timelines prior to submission for executive forums.

• Assist with special projects where multiple functions are involved, coordinating actions, clarifying responsibilities and timelines for completion, and consolidating data, as necessary, and reviews to ensure accomplishment of objectives, timeliness, and acceptability.

• Participates in definition of assignments, including identification of work to be done and deadlines for completion; plans and organizes the work; interprets regulations; and coordinates with others as necessary. Completed work is gene

Skills, Competencies and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 3-10 years direct experience as a DoD Acquisition professional US Citizen with a current DoD Secret security clearance.

• Ability to work in dynamic environment.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent Organizational Skills.

Required Experience:

• Experience developing information papers and decision briefings.

• Experience with requirements management.

• Experience serving and managing mission/information demands of executive members of the Army or DoD staff.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Army Program Office Engineering Team is preferred.

• Must possess strong communications and analytical skills, be a self-starter, and detail oriented.

• MBSE experience desired.

• 15% Travel.

Sr Systems Engineer

• Senior Systems Engineer, Providing technical and management support to the PEO Missiles & Space Integrated Fires.

• Applies broad, comprehensive knowledge of functional policies, procedures, and techniques and reviews and recommends revisions for engineering processes, policies, and standing operating procedures, ensuring full integration with PEO M&S policies and procedures.

• Supports and when assigned, represents the Program Manager at internal and external meetings.

• Responsible for assisting senior program specialists with assessing, preparing, and providing mission short- and long-range goals, objectives, and initiatives to be presented to senior leadership.

• Provides acquisition strategy development and analysis during pre-solicitation through contract execution.

• Provides guidance on regulatory requirements governed by the FAR/DFAR/DoD Directive 5000 series.

• Analyzes contract requirements, special provisions, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, corporate policies, and business unit procedure.

• Supports the development and/or review of acquisition and program management documentation, briefings, and white papers.

• Assists with the development of Statements of Work / Performance Work Statements, CDRLs, source selection plans, determinations and findings and other programmatic related documentation.

• Provides review and comment on contractor technical evaluations and/or independent government estimates.

• Assist with daily office operations and prioritization of events based on known activities or guidance provided such as synchronization and integration of events and activities for the Project Office through coordination, consolidation, and collaboration of information.

• Assist with organizational staff calls, stand-ups, office tag-ups, working groups, ad hoc, IPTs or similar venues; assess action items from meetings and engage in the resolution process; and propose responses to inquiries based on actions assigned. Prepare notes or after-action summaries, track actions items, and making recommendations on response for closure.

• Assists with the establishment of long-range procurement objectives for requirements to be executed each fiscal year.

• Utilize independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload in a high, up-tempo, and detail-oriented work environment.

• Create, compose, consolidate, and review documentation, e.g., correspondence, briefings, response to inquiries, and talking points for correctness, format, spelling, and grammar before sending out for approval or signature. Draft response to taskers, RFIs, Congressional delegations and other key stakeholders.

• Support program updates and assist in developing executive-level briefings, including accomplishments, impacts, risks, issues, and challenges, etc.; coordinate documents, e.g., white papers; conduct pre-meetings to prepare and distribute read-aheads; and secure approval of documents within read ahead timelines prior to submission for executive forums.

• Assist with special projects where multiple functions are involved, coordinating actions, clarifying responsibilities and timelines for completion, and consolidating data, as necessary, and reviews to ensure accomplishment of objectives, timeliness, and acceptability.

• Participates in definition of assignments, including identification of work to be done and deadlines for completion; plans and organizes the work; interprets regulations; and coordinates with others, as necessary.

Skills, Competencies and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 18 years direct experience as a DoD Acquisition professional or a master's degree in an engineering discipline with 10 years direct experience on DoD programs.

• US Citizen with a current DoD Secret security clearance.

• Ability to work in dynamic environment.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent Organizational Skills.

Required Experience:

• Experience developing information papers and decision briefings.

• Experience serving and managing mission/information demands of executive members of the Army or DoD staff.

• Experience with requirements management.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Army Program Office Engineering Team is preferred.

• Must possess strong communications and analytical skills, be a self-starter, and detail-oriented.

• MBSE experience desired.

• 15% Travel.