Acquisition SME Job at Avantus Federal

Avantus Federal Washington, DC

Company Overview:
Avantus Federal, a NewSpring Holdings Company, is a mission-focused data, cyber and space services and solutions company. As a mid-market powerhouse with an intentional blend of elite talent, infrastructure and speed to impact, Avantus leads with technical and domain expertise for its Defense, Intelligence, Homeland Security and Federal Civilian customers.

Helping to solve some of the toughest national security problems and government missions, Avantus’ offerings enable services at scale, including: cyber technologies and operations, data and software solutions, digital engineering and integration, intelligence analysis and operations, transformation and advisory services and more.
Position Overview:
Avantus Federal is seeking an Acquisition SME support the client’s procurement needs, from conception of the requirement, through award, to post-award management and will be heavily relied upon for Information Technology procurement expertise.

Responsibilities:
  • Meet and interact with Government personnel and client representatives in accordance with the terms and conditions of the task order
  • Provide clear leadership, technical direction, and guidance to all task order personnel, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with task order personnel and senior management, and organize, direct, and coordinate execution of task order activities within negotiated time frames
  • Ensure submittal of task order deliverables in accordance with the contract with the ability to read and interpret federal acquisition policy, regulations, and directives and to apply those interpretations fully and legally to required deliverables
  • Provide a wide range of professional acquisition and contract support services in the areas of pre-award, award, and post award support to include acquisition planning, source selection, as well as contract administration and management.
  • Issue awards for the following types of contracts;
  • Provide advice, recommendations, and document support to multiple offices in all areas of the acquisition requirements phase.
  • Assist in development and preparation of pre-award Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objective (SOO) and other requirements documents. This effort includes assisting business units in researching and drafting requirements and standards, including Performance-based Work Statements (PWS); developing performance measures, providing consultation and recommendations; and coordinating requirements documents.
  • Provide advice and recommendations for all elements in acquisition plans Research existing Government- wide contracts for available products and services. Evaluate different approaches to and sources for acquisition support. Research available suppliers and compare the services and costs of obtaining support from the different providers.'
  • Provide assistance to the business units in preparing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs). Such assistance may include and is not limited to research and analysis of past purchases of similar products or services, current market value of the products or services, other agency purchases of similar products and services.
  • Prepare Request for Quotes (RFQs), Request for Proposals (RFPs) including two-phased design/build solicitations, and Combined Synopsis/Solicitations.
  • Assist in conducting market research to identify potential sources and contract vehicles.
  • Assist in evaluation process and assure written documentation to support both informal and formal source selection procedures.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of experience or Master’s with at least 5 years of experience within the field required including initiating, planning, developing, executing/managing, monitoring, controlling, and closing large-scale programs, including service delivery contracts and mission critical programs and directly supporting complex federal government acquisition programs/projects
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior personnel.
  • Ability to read and interpret Federal acquisition policy, regulations, and directives and to apply those interpretations fully and legally to required deliverables.
  • Ability to provide clear leadership, technical direction, and guidance to all lower level acquisition personnel.
  • The status of applicable COVID-19 vaccination requirements under Executive Order 14042 are subject to change depending on applicable court orders and the course of ongoing litigation. Candidates may be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved exemption
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience and subject matter expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regulations and policies, including Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Manual (HSAM), with ability to evaluate all official contract file documentation to determine the incorporation of meeting the FAR standard and agency standards towards effecting “sound business judgment”
Company EEO Statement:
Avantus Federal is an equal opportunity employer and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) federal contractor. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other category protected by law. Avantus hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.



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