Acquisition SME

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion is looking for an experienced Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) Program at Hanscom AFB, MA.  The SAOC program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program tasked with leading the development and delivery of the replacement fleet for the E-4B National Airborne Operations (NAOC).    

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION:     Hanscom AFB

JOB STATUS:  Full Time

TRAVEL: TBD

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Exceptional ability to lead cross-functional teams to identify acquisition and program issues and risks and collaborate with personnel ensuring programs are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience in the respective technical / professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoD
• Secret Clearance and U.S. Citizenship required for all applicants;
• Top Secret Clearance preferred

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide significant, expert level support to government counterparts regarding acquisition issues, management processes and functions for the SAOC Program IAW DoD 5000.2 and FAR regulations.
• Identify optimal acquisition strategy; define technical and contractual requirements associate with government needs.
• Develop program documentation to include ASP, J&As, SOW, PWS, SAMP, SCGs, program protection plans, Congressional Briefs, pre and post contract documentation as needed and update contract documentation.
• Prepare reports and briefings on contractual issues, program status, policies and procedures, in support of acquisition program milestones.
• Expertly adjust acquisition and programmatic support to meet emergencies, changing programs or production requirements within available resources and without sacrifice to completeness and accuracy.
• Provide training to cross-functional teams in all acquisition and program areas as required
• Assist in managing program cost, schedule, performance, and risks in accordance with policies and procedures; formulate proposed mitigations as necessary.
• Coordinate program information with internal and external stakeholders.
• Recommend and design strategies to increase effectiveness and efficiency of acquisition business processes and on contractual issues: contract types (incentives); data right issues; OCIs; contractor’s performance, REAs, etc.
• Work within organizational managers, budget personnel, logisticians, and engineering authorities to develop and gain approval for proposed projects and strategies.
• Provide expert level support to government counterparts regarding identifying, assessing, developing, and mitigating program risk to include briefing leadership on status of program risks and recurring risk reports.
• Keep program information and files current and organize data to submit to management for decision making.
• Analyze effectiveness and efficiency of program; develop recommendations to improve contract and program operations.
• Assist in answering data calls and inquires on contract and program policies and procedures.
• Interpret regulations and directives to determine impact on programs; monitor programs and projects to ensure compliance and procedures.
• Research ways to eliminate program bottlenecks and barriers to production; support government counterparts in development of solutions to program issues.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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