Acquisition and Program Management SME (0013)

Acquisition & Program Management SME OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology. Responsibilities and Duties OCT currently has an opening for a/an Acquisition & Program Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) to work with our federal client. You will be expected to advise the client on acquisition and program management best practices; provide strategic guidance and insight based on your demonstrated expertise; develop training materials related to acquisition and program management; lead briefings to senior executives; serve as an expert regarding procurement organizations and operations; review acquisition and program management documentation as part of the agency’s Acquisition Review Board (ARB) process, and other duties as needed by the client.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Advise the client on acquisition and program management best practices.
• Provide strategic guidance and insight to senior executives based on your demonstrated expertise in Acquisition and program management.
• Support the development of a robust repository of “in-house” (i.e., agency-specific) best practice templates and examples of relevant acquisition artifacts.
• Work with program offices to provide advice and guidance on best practices.
• Evaluate documents submitted to the acquisition review board.
• Lead the acquisition review team, synthesize key issues lists, develop informational memos, and other relevant briefings for senior leadership
• Qualifications/Requirements

Minimum of thirty (30) years of work experience providing senior-level acquisition and program management support to agencies with an integrated and robust ARB process (e.g., DHS, DOD, etc.) as an expert in procurement operations (e.g., former 1102, SPE, HCA, etc.).

• The ideal candidate will have overseen Federal acquisitions with a value of over $500 million and managed programs of similar size and complexity.
• Possesses extensive experience in developing and reviewing acquisition and program management documents and best practices.

Extensive experience leading training on acquisition and program management to groups of varying sizes (e.g., 1 to 100); confidence and comfort in delivering key messages and answering questions. Excellent organizational and detail-oriented working style; with the ability to create executive-level materials, as needed, without any direct oversight. Excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in support of senior government stakeholders. Ability to confidently brief and lead meetings with senior government officials and political appointees. Willingness to work on business development tasks (i.e., responding to RFPs and RFIs, giving capability presentations, etc.) in addition to client work. Proficiency in Microsoft suite of programs, as well as Google tools to manage Shared files. Relevant senior level certifications in Contracting such as Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and/or Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC-C) are required. Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred. Must possess a Secret clearance; the investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check. The position is primarily off-site but may require up to one day per week at the Federal client site in Rosslyn, VA (i.e., Arlington, VA) and/or on client site in Washington, DC. Salary: A generous compensation package commensurate with experience and education.

Benefits:

OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits Training Benefits About OCT Consulting OCT Consulting LLC is a minority-owned, Small ​Disadvantaged Business (SDB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.

At OCT, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all individuals, recognizing that merit and qualifications are the foundation of our hiring, promotion, and development practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. Our practices ensure fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, or other personal characteristics. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued and recognized.