Role and Responsibilities

Summary

The Acquisition Professional III works out of Ft. Meade Maryland at National Security Agency (NSA) supporting the Enterprise Program Management (EPM III) contract. The customer's mission is to acquire and sustain capabilities, systems, products, and services through a disciplined, yet agile, process that enables end users to provide and protect vital information for the nation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Advise in the interpretation and tailoring of DoD/NSA acquisition regulations/memorandums, and ensure affordable, supportable and effective systems are delivered to the customer.
• Work with government project personnel and contracting, as appropriate, ensuring that all required documentation is completed and included (e.g. verify Section 508 information; acquisition security form and/or Contract Security Classification Specifications.
• Assist program managers in developing program and acquisition documentation, creating program schedules, tracking program status, evaluating operational and technical alternatives, performing risk assessment and managing integrated product teams (e.g. Test)
• Utilize established NSA acquisition and financial management policies, procedures, regulations and tools.
• Support GPM in the identification and collection of Minimum Acquisition Requirements.
• Provide support to GPM to assure execution within the cost, schedule, and performance baselines.
• Provide assistance in acquisition process improvement initiatives.
• Assist the GPM with responses to internal and external requests for information.
• Provide oversight and compliance review of acquisition documentation at all levels of preparation.
• Assist the Government with coordination and advice in the areas of acquisition and program management for Tier I and Tier II Programs.
• Other duties assigned by management

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in an acquisition related field is required and professional certification at any level from a recognized institution is desired but not required.
• In lieu of the Bachelor's degree, Project Management Institute PMP certification, or Contract Manager CPCM certification, or DAWIA Level III in any other focus area, and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience for a total of Fifteen (15) years may be substituted.
• Twelve (12) years of demonstrated combined experience in DoD acquisition management, program management, and/or contract management is required.
• Clearance: TS/SCI CI Poly

Security Responsibilities

Must complywith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance. Applicant selected will be subject to a security investigation and must be able to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI/CI Poly clearance is required

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Must be able to travel and work overtime as necessary
• Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required
• Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and its surrounding environment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Position Type

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

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