Acquisitions Professional, Level 2 (10132009) |
| Oct. 13, 2009 - Dec. 13, 2009 |
| Location: | Annapolis Junction, MD | | Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Exempt | | Benefits: | 401 (k) Match, CareFirst PPO, 4 weeks PTO | | Employment Type: | Full Time | | Division: | Acquisition Services | | Description: | Bridges Consulting, Inc., located in the Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia area is a benefits rich company, upholding the philosophy that our employees are the first priority; our culture is very warm and family-oriented. We are looking for an Acquisitions Professional, Level 2 to join our team who fosters the same beliefs and is prepared to become a member of Team BRIDGES. At BRIDGES, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit, providing quality service to our clients and helping grow our company. This is reflected in our corporate values: Dedication to Customer Satisfaction, Total Respect for Others, Highest Standards of Integrity and Teamwork Dependent.
The successful Acquisitions Professional, Level 2 shall provide acquisition support on functions of program management. In addition, the successful Acquisitions Professional will be performing the following:
Assist program managers in developing program documentation, creating program schedules, tracking program status, evaluating operational and technical alternatives, performing risk assessment and managing integrated product teams
Provide expertise on the myriad of factors that influence cost, schedule, performance, and risk
Advise in the interpretation and tailoring of our client's acquisition regulations and memorandums, and ensure affordable, supportable and effective systems are delivered to the customer
Provide assistance in analyzing and developing improved policies, plans, methods, procedures, and systems of acquisition management programs
Familiarity with our client's action process highly desirable
Provide budget support for all division capabilities/projects/programs
Prepare presentations, update our customer's Program Baseline database, etc. to support our client's budgeting process, preparing program and budget information for division management as required
Prepare tasking requests, point papers, briefing charts, spreadsheets, memos, and other documents within prescribed timelines for review and analysis for our client's management team
Provide expertise on the myriad of factors that influence cost, schedule, performance, and risk
Support division management in all related actions as required
| | Qualifications: | The successful Acquisitions Professional, Level 2 must have a Bachelors degree in a related discipline or another related discipline with at least 8 years of combined experience in DoD Acquisition management, program management, and/or contract management experience or at least 10 years of certification, training and experience can be in lieu of a Bachelors degree. The selected Acquisitions Professional, Level 2 must have the following experience:
8 years of combined experience in DoD Acquisition management, program management, and/or contract management
4 years of combined experienced in Federal government acquisitions disciplines, budget, finance, accounting, analysis and execution
2 years experience in typical program control functions for DoD acquisition programs
Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in the preparation of reports that reflect program/project status in areas of cost, schedule and performance
Minimum of 3 years experience in budget planning, budget preparation, and budget execution for acquisition programs
Experience in developing Basis of Estimate and Spend Plans
Experience in Planning, Execution and Reporting funds
Must have demonstrated experience in creating drop down tales, links, and macros in MS Excel
Experience in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Experience showing ability to work both independently and as an effective team member with facilitation of cross domain coordination
Experience showing flexibility to cope with a changing environment and short deadlines
Experience in planning and organizing
Excellent communication and customer skills (both verbal and written)
Security Clearance Requirements: US Citizen; ACTIVE TS SCI w/Lifestyle Polygraph (or within the last 24 months)
Do you wish you could work with a team that trusts you, that relies upon you for your insight, relishes your analytical depth and is blown away by your productivity and efficiency? How about working for a team that truly recognizes your hard work and commitment? What if every morning when you wake up you could not wait to get to work? What if the variety of work, the range of people, and the personal growth and learning was extraordinary? If this sounds like an unattainable dream job, it's NOT! A few of these star opportunities do occasionally become available to talented individuals - it's rare - but it happens.
EEO/AA Employer, Female, Minority, Vietnam-era Veteran and Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply.
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