Acquisition Specialist, Customs and Border Protection

As an Acquisition Specialist, you will assist senior leadership by providing subject matter expertise regarding DHS acquisition practices and lifecycle governance applied to US Border Patrol infrastructure and technology solutions across all customer portfolio areas.
• You will assist the Program Manager in providing team leadership, guidance, and acquisition support with a focus on streamlining the acquisition lifecycle framework to enable delivery of the latest technological advancements in border security products. You will apply modernized processes and practices aligned with emerging technologies for maximum agility and efficiency to accommodate dynamic requirements. Your interdisciplinary IPT will adapt to changing environments and end user demands, providing a comprehensive perspective on risk and mission objectives for effective avoidance of risk and cost.
• You will develop artifacts required by the DHS Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF) to successfully obtain acquisition milestone approvals. Representative responsibilities:
• Develop and support the management of program plans, task trackers and schedules that comply with the program's Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Work with USBP to establish and monitor the program's execution towards milestones, key events, and significant accomplishment criteria.
• Assist the Government program/project manager in tracking project cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Serve as the technical advisor on the adequacy of the execution of contractual requirements related to integrating, testing, and fielding advanced technology packages to the operational environment.
• Report information on the status of task order projects, along with any associated modifications and evaluate the contract execution against the established Performance Measurement Baseline metrics.
• Prepare SES and higher headquarters-level briefs, white papers, and memos used as the basis to support executive program recommendations and decisions.
• Support the planning, programming, budgeting, and accountability process for resource allocation planning, congressional justifications, and acquisition planning.
• You will develop, collaborate, review and staff acquisition artifacts using the MD-102 DHS Acquisition Management Instruction to support the ALF.

• Ability to pass a government background investigation, including financial, criminal, residential, educational, foreign affiliation, prohibited substance abuse, and employment verifications; an active U.S. Customs and Border Protection Background Investigation (BI) is required. Please note that only U.S. citizens are eligible for a suitability determination.
• 4-7 years' acquisition experience and a bachelor's degree in business, management, finance, or a related discipline
• Experience supporting multi-functional technical teams for large, complex programs.
• Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the acquisition and contracting lifecycle and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
• Values and provides excellent customer service
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Desired Qualifications:

• DHS Acquisition background desired
• Experience with DHS MD 102 and acquisition support for complex system acquisition
• DAWIA, FAC or NCMA Contracting or Program Management Certification is desirable
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification desired

Targeted Salary Range: $95,000-$150,000

Disclaimer:

The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances.

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