Acquisition/Contracts Management Lead Jobs

Acquisition/Contracts Management Lead

LightGrid is recruiting for the Following position. It requires a TOP SECRET Clearance. The Acquisition/Contracts Management Lead will provide cyber-focused acquisition and procurement support for the acquisition of IT systems and services. The position will support FAR-based procurements, GWAC/IDIQ task and delivery orders, sole-source acquisitions, and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) efforts while ensuring acquisition activities comply with applicable FAR, DFARS, AFARS, and CPE ISW requirements.

-Lead and support acquisition planning and execution for cyber-focused IT systems and services using FAR-based procurements, GWACs, IDIQs, GSA Schedules, BPAs, sole-source contracts, and OTAs.

-Develop and manage Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARPs) including acquisition strategies/plans, PWSs, evaluation criteria, source-selection documentation, QASPs, market research, RFIs, J&As, and related acquisition documentation.

-Apply and interpret FAR, DFARS, AFARS and CPE ISW acquisition policies and exercise independent judgment in planning, organizing, and directing pre-award acquisition activities.

-Coordinate with PMO personnel and contracting organizations to gather requirements, develop and staff acquisition documentation, incorporate comments, resolve issues, and move procurement actions through review and approval.

-Support contract management and oversight, including monitoring and reporting contract purpose, value, period of performance, modifications, status, and other acquisition information for Government review.

Background and Education required for the position bachelors Preferred Not Required, in Business, Acquisition Management, Contract Management, Finance, Management, or related field. 8+ years of relevant experience supporting DoD acquisition and contracting activities, including acquisition planning and procurement execution.

-Strong working knowledge of FAR, DFARS and AFARS.

-Experience developing and coordinating Acquisition Requirements Packages and acquisition documentation.

-Experience with multiple acquisition approaches, including IDIQs/GWACs, task orders, GSA vehicles, sole-source acquisitions and/or OTAs.

-Ability to exercise independent judgment in acquisition planning, organization, documentation, and execution.

Lead and manage acquisition and contract-management activities across multiple simultaneous procurement actions. Work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment in interpreting and applying acquisition regulations and policies. Lead development and coordination of complex acquisition packages, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, compliant, and moved through Government approval processes. Coordinate effectively with Government program managers, contracting officers, technical personnel, and other stakeholders to resolve acquisition issues and maintain procurement schedules. Provide senior-level acquisition guidance and recommendations, identifying acquisition risks, developing solutions, and helping Government leadership select and execute appropriate procurement strategies. Strong executive communication skills - Ability to brief senior Government leadership - Strong collaboration across technical domains - Ability to translate strategy into implementation guidance