Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) III

Western Door Federalis part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings' federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visitthe website and follow us onLinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs.Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Western Door Federalis looking to hire anAcquisition SME IIIto support the National Guard Bureau (NGB) in Arlington, VA. This position allows for telework support from the NCR area.

The Acquisition SME III should be a Subject Matter Expert in Life Cycle acquisitions to support the National Guard Bureau. This position conducts a broad variety of acquisition and program management related tasks. The SME is an integral part of NGB's IPT's, and advises/supports highly complexed acquisitions to include Billion Dollar efforts. Additionally, this position assesses work force studies and makes recommendations. As well as conducts training for the acquisition directorate. Position supports the IT and ancillary services division.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develops Independent Government Cost Estimates
• Serves as a technical Non-Government Advisor to offerors
• Drafts and makes recommendations on solicitation documents, and other materials
• Develops requirements, market research, cost estimates, solicitation documents, and other materials to support source selection
• Advises government on source selection policies and processes
• Trains the acquisition directorate on a variety of contracting topics
• Submits PRP packages
• Engages with stakeholders daily
• Prepares briefings for leadership and trains NGB staff
• Serves as a reviewer of more junior team members
• Independently resolves complex acquisition and contracts related problems.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Twelve (12) years of directly related (government acquisition) experience
• Possesses an expert level proficiency with acquisitions
• Prior Contracting Officer or Specialist (FAC-C or DAWIA Level III with ACAT 1 or 2)
• Experience creating and presenting formal documents and presentations to leadership and stakeholders
• Experienced with training contracting courses
• Program Management experience related to cost estimates and requirements development
• Understand the complete acquisition life cycle
• Working experience within Procurement Defense Desktop/Standard Procurement System (PD2/SPS) or implemented Contract Writing Systems.

Desired Skills:

• Self starter, able to work independently
• Comfortable working in a remote environment
• Holding certifications of CPCM,CFCM, and PMP