Senior Acquisition Support Specialist

Master’s degree in related field (program management, accounting, finance) or MBA with 10 years of experience supporting DoD acquisition programs
Proficient with Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition System process, Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System process, Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution process, and/or experience in the National Security Space and the Space Control mission area
Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
Fluent in all contract types (Firm Fixed Price, T&M, IDIQ, CPIF, etc.)
Attention to detail, specifically in contracting language
Experience with diverse set of financial and programmatic management tools
Collaborative with multi-disciplined engineering team and ability to develop and maintain trusted relationships with Government Program Finance teams
Active TS SCI clearance
Amenable to Special Access Programs nomination(s)

Serve as primary financial and programmatic trusted advisor to Government Program/Project Managers regarding acquisition strategies, schedules, contracting, budgeting and execution
Deliver continuous proactive support to Government Program/Project Managers throughout full financial lifecycle and applying expertise ensuring compliance to all operating financial controls and adherence to regulations and policies
Prepares periodic status reports, coordinates, and executes periodic staff meetings and technical interchange meetings
Develops acquisition plans, schedules, and executive program briefings
Develops, drafts, and coordinates overarching program planning and execution documents as prescribed by/tailored from DoDI 5000.02 / Acquisition Framework, and relevant DoD, AF, and local unit policies that pertain to rapid prototyping
Provides technical and programmatic assessments of development contractor design/milestone reviews to assess progress, risks, and issues–including the ability to achieve mission requirements
Provides program element coordination, staffing and monitoring; advises and assists Government customers regarding funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures, as well as drafting and supporting delivery of program funding documentation and monthly financial reports

PMI PMP Professional certification
Experience with analyzing and aggregating large programmatic and financial data for program metrics to drive speed in agile acquisition processes