Acquisition Specialist

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a mid-level Acquisition Specialist to provide professional services to the OUSD(R&E) Business Operations Directorate. The ideal candidate will have experience building or running acquisition programs. This candidate will support data analytics activities and share leading best practices and innovative strategies to enhance the execution of acquisition activities. This candidate should be familiar with military customs and courtesies, have strong oral and written communication skills, have deep understanding of the government acquisition process, and knowledge of OSD structures, programs, and initiatives.

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Advise and assist the OUSD(R&E) Business Operations Directorate's acquisition planning efforts.
• Support documentation development for acquisition planning and project management from mission analysis and requirements generation through the design, development, production, and deployment phases.
• Support documentation development for acquisition planning and project management.
• Plan, prepare, track, and maintain acquisition lifecycle documentation.
• Deliver executive-level management and oversight to the OUSD(R&E) contracts and agreements portfolio.
• Support data analytics, data collection, and metrics development throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to apply innovative strategies for procurements and utilize quantitative analytics and visualizations that provide insight into the contracts portfolio.
• Prepare and analyze acquisition reports and briefs, responses to queries, justifications, and background papers on the technical aspects of areas of expertise and assignment.
• Establish working relationships with stakeholders essential to effective project planning and execution.
• Provide expert advice to agency directors and senior staff on strategies for achieving transformation-level objectives within the organization.
• Possess extensive working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR), and agency supplements as required.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of management tools, templates, training and program governance and reporting.
• Liaise with applicable OUSD(R&E) requirement stakeholders to maintain accurate forecast and accountability of upcoming requirements.
• Prepare documents and briefings for review and use by DoD senior leadership.

Education and Experience:

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Business Management, or Finance, and 7+ years of relevant professional experience in acquisition.
• 4 years of specialized experience may be substituted in lieu of educational requirement.
• Demonstrated experience with DoD is required.
• Professional DAWIA Contracting Certification or Advanced DAWIA Financial Management Certification required. Professional Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) is an acceptable alternative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, to include PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Location: Onsite at the Pentagon.

Clearance Requirements: This position requires an active Secret security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment while providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require special assistance or accommodations during your job application process, please contact recruiting@nakupuna.com.