Acquisition Management SETA

DescriptionJob Description:SAIC has an immediate opening for a talented IT Acquisition SETA with experience in contracts management. This role joins a team providing complete life cycle acquisition support and technical advice to our NRO’s Communications Directorate customer. Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated acquisition and contracts experience and expertise, continuity of effort, and value-added judgement on a full spectrum of activities from pre-acquisition through program execution and performance management. Current TS/SCI level clearance with Polygraph is required.Daily Activities include:Provide overall lifecycle acquisition and program management support to the customer Program Manager(s), Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative(s), and Contracting Officer(s) Support the planning and execution of end-to-end acquisition life-cycle functions, including:Performing Market researchAssisting in the development of acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, program requirements, incentive arrangementsDrafting acquisition documents including, but not limited to, Acquisition Strategies, Acquisition Plans, Statements of Work (SOW), Task Orders, and other required solicitation/contract attachmentsDeveloping Requests for Proposal (RFP)Development of Contractor Bidders’ Library for supported acquisitionsProactive identification, assessment and resolution of risks associated with acquisition approaches for supported acquisitionsSupporting source selection activities as an advisorConducting programmatic analysis and provide strategic recommendations for activities or projects throughout the acquisition cycleSupporting performance management activitiesProviding expertise and support administering and managing contractsConducting analysis and monitoring of requirements, performance metrics, financial limitations, and schedule of awarded contracts/programsProvide recommendations to improve acquisition planning processes and streamline acquisitions as well as the management of awarded itemsTrack and perform programmatic reviews of non-SETA contract CDRLsProvide administrative support to non-SETA contract award fee activitiesAssist the Government with the oversight of the execution of non-SETA contractsParticipate in identifying and coordinating actions across the teamQualificationsTYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and fifteen (15) years or more of related experience; Masters and thirteen (13) years or more experience; PhD and ten (10) years related experience *Significant experience may be considered in lieu of education.Requirements and Qualifications:Must be a US Citizen Possess knowledge of and experience with industry accepted standards and best practices, processes and methodologies related to Acquisition, Contracts Management and Project ManagementIC/NRO COTR experienceDoD/NRO 1102 Contracting Officer/Specialist background preferredDAWIA Certification(s)Contract Management/Execution trainingDemonstrated ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks and deliverablesSkilled/comfortable working in high-tempo environment, able to be flexible and to adjust to dynamic political, technical and/or fiscal challenges Ability to apply technical expertise in proper context for management reviewProven communications skills that demonstrate the ability to interface with all levels of managementDemonstrated ability to conduct analysis and evaluations - making recommendations and providing professional advice and assistance to include preparing criteria and analytical aids, briefings, reports, and presentations Experienced in resource and requirements analysis, planning, coordination, and schedulingAbility to establish trust-relationships as well as build and lead highly functioning, multi- faceted and “joint” teams across various operational entities Active TS SCI clearance with Polygraph Job Field: Program ManagementTravel: Yes, 10 % of the Time