Description
Are you looking for your next challenge supporting research & development? Come join a dynamic team supporting the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Research and Development (RD) Directorate! Our client is seeking a qualified candidate to support the DTRA RD Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Technologies Department (CX), Weapons and Capabilities Division (RD-CXW) team.
The ideal candidates for this position have experience in managing a technical research and development project, acquisition planning, contract planning, contract management support and general project management support. This position is full-time. The work will be performed in a government facility at Kirtland AFB, NM. Although situational telework may be permitted by exception, the majority of the weekly tasks will require work on the government site. This position requires a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. This position involves frequent travel (some days each month) within the US.
Requirements
Provide advice and options regarding all phases of planning for acquisition of CWMD technical weapons research and development
Review program documentation to ensure technical validity and facilitate cross-communication regarding program priorities and courses of action
Participate in Integrated Product Teams and serve as acquisition point of contact
Track cost, schedule, and performance parameters of current contracts and projects
Assist with tracking project expenditures and development/maintenance of program review materials
Ensure acquisition planning is compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulation, DoD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, other DoD Acquisition Directives, and DTRA-specific Acquisition Directives and program management direction
Conduct all forms of market research for CWMD weapons R&D
Assist in the preparation of solicitation documentation to include Needs Statements, Statements of Work, Independent Government Cost Estimates, contract structures and evaluation factors
Conduct analysis of alternatives for acquisition and contracting options
Conduct comprehensive Risk Analysis related to contracts and projects
Provide cost estimating, life-cycle costing, and cost-benefit analyses in support of acquisition options
Plan, coordinate, integrate, implement, and evaluate the use of available acquisition methods
Support the development of contract option execution documentation
Requirements
Current DoD Top Secret clearance with access to SCI
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a discipline relating to science and technology, acquisition, program management, or business
Minimum of ten years of experience in DoD research and development, project management, contract and acquisition planning
Expertise with DoD Research and Development (R&D) programs
Extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, DoD Directive 5000 series and other DoD acquisition and contracting policies
Experience working within a Special Access environment
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree in Project Management, Acquisition or Contracting
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in science and technology, program management or contracting areas
Experience with Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) weapons related R&D
Experience in air to surface weapons development and testing
Experience with operational test and evaluation
Experience at DTRA
- If you are qualified for this position, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please submit your resume to info@esghire.com. Thank you.