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Summary: This position is to directly support the JPM CBRN SOF acquisitions programs cradle-to-grave, influence and shape acquisition streamlining, use DoD acquisition and life cycle management policies, procedures, and practices. Assist the Government Lead with the planning, development/refinement, initiation, and execution of new requirements, projects, procedures, and guidelines as well as assist in development, design, and implementation of annual and long-range plans to realize the product development components of strategic goals. Work is located at Stafford, VA. Off-site

Job Description

• Conversant with the acquisition processes and policies outlined in the DoDI 5000.02
• Influence and shape acquisition streamlining
• Leverage existing relationships and develop new contacts with Government and military policy makers
• Assist in development, design, and implementation of annual and long-range plans
• Facilitate milestone planning by preparing, reviewing, and updating technical briefing materials
• Review, analyze, and evaluate program development, status/progress, and performance
• Review and assess technical, cost, and schedule data and work with Government staff
• Assist in identifying, assessing, developing, and mitigating program risk
• Work at a senior Level: to stimulate customer alliances for portfolio, program, and project support, maintaining personal and organizational interactions
• Draft, review, coordinate, file, and update a variety of documents
• Assist the Government Lead with IPTs and/or participates
• Review and provide input to acquisition documentation in support of program milestone decisions and IPRs
• Track the status of action items, meeting minutes, program milestones, and monthly reports
• Assist in maintaining program management tools and processes.
• Monitor/protect acquisition-sensitive materiel.
• Construct and maintain a program Integrated Master Schedule
• Provide program Information for developing policy, cost projections, and programmatic input into program documentation
• Translate program requirements into language for a performance specification, Statement of Work, associated Contract Data Requirements Lists for materiel solution solicitations and update them as necessary
• Review and provide comments to the materiel development and production contract deliverables
• Monitor, manage, and maintain budget execution for supported programs, as directed
• Lead projects or tasks which involve tracking risk and providing constant status or process oversight
• Manage, synchronize, and track multiple, complex, and cross-functional actions independently
• Write, review, and staff high-level staff action papers, studies, policies, and acquisition documents

Qualifications

• Secret Clearance
• (2) years of experience in project management, DoD acquisition, or another related subject of comparable complexity and responsibility
• (2) years of comprehensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of software, with specific experience in effective use of Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Project and Word
• (1) year of SharePoint related experience.
• Possess working knowledge of and be fully conversant with the acquisition processes and policies as outlined in the DoDI 5000.02, relating it to product development, production, and sustainment
• Possess an ability to influence and shape acquisition streamlining
• Possess knowledge of DoD acquisition and life cycle management policies, procedures, and practices.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, among a variety of audiences

*This Position is Contingent Upon Award.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.