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Headquarters United States Special Operations Command

Job Title:

Several Acquisition Positions in the YA/YC 02 and 03 pay bands ranging in pay from $68,625.00 - $124,010

We have openings in the different acquisition career fields including multiple positions in Program Management
(1101, series; this is 340 in other services), Contracting (1102 series), Logistics (346 series), Financial (501) and
several others. All interested professionals are invited to apply these acquisition positions today! NOTE: Secret
clearance is the minimum required classification to work at USSOCOM and most of our positions require higher
clearances.

For more information and links to job announcements for these positions please visit us at
http://www.socom.mil/jobs.html

FEMA

Job Title:
Program Manager (GS15 - Salary range $115,317 - $149,000)

FEMA is seeking a highly skilled, dynamic and self-motivated Program Manager to fill a permanent position within the
agency�s Individual Assistance Division.

This individual will be responsible for overseeing the procurement of technical assets to support Federal disaster
recovery programs; Supervising a team of local and field based staff; Serving as the lead manager for contracts;
Advising senior management on procurement actions, issuing technical and strategic recommendations; Identifying and
supporting planned and unplanned procurement requirements; Developing policy guidance to support the planning, use,
implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of recovery technical assistance contracts.

For qualification requirements and information on how to apply for this position please visit us at www.fema.gov and
click on employment opportunities for the Washington, DC metro area. The vacancy announcement number for this
position is DE-08-299-MKS.

Computer Sciences Corporation

Job Title:Acquisition Level II or III Certified Acquisition Professional
Job Number: 0800294

Job Category:Project Management Principal Leader
Primary Location:USA-VA: VIRGINIA-FT BELVOIR
Schedule:Full-time
Remote Work Location Authorized:No
Relocation Assistance:Not Available
Clearance Level:Secret

Description

Acquisition Level II or III Certified Acquisition Professional - Secret (Ft. Belvoir, VA)

Essential Job Functions

Provide analyses, development, articulation and defense of requirements, acquisition planning/programmatic support, and leading the entrance of a Family/System of Systems for Service and Joint Protection Products into the Acquisition Life Cycle.
Develop acquisition planning and documentation pertaining to future force protection products with focus on Pre-Systems Acquisition activities.
Develop Transition Strategy (Level of Jointness) Goal Joint Program Executive Office-Force Protection Systems (JPEO-FPS); Development of JCTD Residual Plan; Draft Program Acquisition Strategy; Draft Program Acquisition Plan; Draft Risk Management Plan; Draft Test & Evaluation Management Plan; Draft Program Systems Engineering Plan; Draft Initial Product Support Plan; Draft Program Protection Plan Draft Technology Development Plan; Draft Command, Control, Communications, Computers Integrated Support Plan (C4ISP); Draft Simulation Support Plan; Develop draft Acquisition Program Baseline; Draft Acquisition Decision Memorandum for Milestone Decision Authority (MDA).
Specific knowledge of the DoD Directives 5000 Acquisition Series and the Defense Acquisition Guidebook.
Creates and implements complex project definitions, schedules, budgets, and objectives for a large sized or multiple projects of high complexity. Determines need for and impact of changes in scope of project and makes and implements recommendations based on determinations. Gains concurrence, approval, and consensus from stakeholders regarding the various project aspects, adjusts accordingly.
Identifies appropriate resources and staffs projects. Organizes project team(s) members to ensure communication and understanding of deadlines, assignments and objectives. Acts as the point of contact to client's project management.
Manages costs, schedules and quality by overseeing project deliverables. Ensures schedule and budget are met. Identifies need for change, determines course of action and revises as appropriate. May act outside of established policies as necessary.
Oversees the ongoing review of project(s) status; identifies risks. Develops, recommends and implements risk mitigation solutions and implements as appropriate.
Works in conjunctions with team members and stakeholders to anticipate and manage changes to projects, such as but not limited to, technical requirements, business requirements and schedule. Determines when additional resources are needed and implements same. Identifies or gathers information regarding possible solutions that may create additional, different or unique project objectives or results.
Manages client project management, company management and project team expectations for agreed upon project performance by obtaining and providing project metrics.
Develops and makes presentations that could lead to expanded business opportunities. Participates in proposal efforts and sales calls to enhance opportunities for future business deals with client.
Manages client expectations and balances the needs of company and client to ensure satisfaction for relevant parties.
Selects and hires employees. Trains and evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product. Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions. Motivates and rewards employees including providing salary increases, bonuses and promotions within allocated budgets and company guidelines.
Prepares and recommends operating and personnel budgets for approval. Monitors spending for adherence to budget, recommends variances as necessary.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Baccalaureate Degree Required in Business Administration, Computer Science or related field preferred. Master�s Degree in associated discipline is preferred. Seven or more years of project planning/management experience.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, engineering or related field preferred
Seven or more years of project planning/management experience
Experience working with project management methodology such as Catalyst including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting concepts and practices
Experience working with productivity and methodology tools that increase project efficiency and effectiveness

CSC Recruiter Contact Information:
David F. Miller
Senior Recruiter, Computer Sciences Corporation
email: dmiller@csc.com, phone: 443-445-7033 Link to Job: https://csc.taleo.net/careersection/cscexternalcareersite/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=109975

MITRE

IT Acquisition Specialist ?Opportunities in Baltimore & New Carrollton, MD, and VA

As one of Fortune's 100 Best Places to Work for six straight years, MITRE will help you develop and expand your strategy, planning, and transformation skills while working on challenging, interesting projects. You will lead or co-lead support for the government program offices in the support, development, and execution of acquisition strategies.

Key Functions

Support the formulation and execution of acquisition strategies
Refine and validate requirements, write planning documentation such as acquisition plans, source selection plans, and risk management plans
Work closely with the customer to support the development of source selection strategies and teams
Write solicitation documentation such as sections of the Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Statements of Objectives (SOOs)
May be required to lead in source selections, supporting the analysis and evaluation of contractor proposals. Additionally, this will entail the managing and assessing risk and the development of risk mitigation strategies throughout the acquisition process.

Desired Education/Experience: B.S. in Engineering, Ops Research, Math, Economics, Business, or equivalent with Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) preferred. Minimum of 12 years of general acquisition experience, preferably in the information technology arena. Prefer experience specifically supporting federal acquisition activities.

Required Skills:

Experience with DoD and/or civil agencies in the acquisition domain strongly desired
Strong technical, verbal, and written skills with the ability to effectively lead small teams and interact at both the technical and management levels
At least five years small (3-5) technical team leadership strongly desired
Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition regulation (FAR) and DoD 5000 Series
Candidates should have experience with strategic planning and program development of large federal systems

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to cemhr@mitre.org . MITRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workplace.

MITRE has been on Fortune's "100 Best Companies To Work For" list six years in a row, largely due to our commitment to work-life balance. MITRE offers an outstanding benefits package that includes unsurpassed retirement matching and 23 days of paid time off.

Investment Portfolio Analyst - Opportunities in Baltimore & New Carrollton, MD, and VA

MITRE's Investment Planning & Acquisition Strategy team works in partnership with government agencies to align people, processes, and IT solutions to meet business goals and objectives. Join our team and work with experienced professionals to help government agencies lay the groundwork for effective enterprise modernization. As one of Fortune's 100 Best Places to Work for six straight years, MITRE will help you develop and expand your strategy, planning, and transformation skills while working on challenging, interesting projects.

Key Functions:

Perform economic and business case analyses, independent cost analyses and risk assessments of large-scale government programs
Provide OMB- e-300 development support
Understand and have the ability to develop bottom-up and top-down schedule and cost estimation with full charge back operational model
Develop and validate software size and cost estimates, using standard parametric models
Review and assess contractor cost estimates for completeness, use of best practices, and realism
Develop and deliver cost analysis briefings to senior government managers

Desired Education/Experience BS in Economics, Business or equivalent, and a minimum of 7 years cost analysis experience with increasing responsibility in the information technology domain preferably with civil agencies or DoD. Certified Cost Estimator / Analyst, SCEA preferred.

Required Skills: Demonstrated ability to use software cost estimating tools such as ACEIT, SEER, COCOMO, PRICES, Knowledge Plan, SLIM or other cost models.

Desired Skills: Selected candidates will have senior cost analyst experience with the federal government and large-scale IT acquisitions. The candidate will have the ability to identify, prioritize and resolve difficult client problems within their assigned work areas and provide guidance to team members as needed. The candidate will be an effective team member who will exhibit strong leadership and motivation to others as well as leverage relationships and their expertise in a manner that adds value to work programs and influences the direction of activities.

? Proficient user of software cost estimating tools such as ACEIT, SEER, COCOMO, PRICE S, Knowledge Plan and SLIM
?Experienced estimator of software size with function point analysis proficiency.
?Strong analytical and problem solving skills a must.
?Excellent communication skills both written and spoken.
?Flexibility, adaptability and ability to deal with ambiguous situations on a consistent basis.

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to cemhr@mitre.org . MITRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to diversity in our workplace.