Senior Technical Program & Acquisitions Manager for Cyber Center of Excellence

Responsibilities

Overview: Noblis is a nonprofit science, technology and strategy organization that helps clients solve complex systems, process and infrastructure problems in ways that benefit the public.  We bring the best of scientific thought and engineering know-how to find solutions that are practical, efficient and effective.  You will find Noblis at work in many fields, including information technology and telecommunications; management consulting; national and homeland security; transportation; healthcare; criminal justice; energy and the environment; oceans, atmosphere and space; and public safety.

Noblis is consistently recognized as a "Great Place to Work" and "One of the Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work For" by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the Great Places to Work Institute, and AARP.  Noblis was also named to the "World's Most Ethical Companies" list by the Ethisphere Institute at the Forbes, Ethisphere Joint Conference.

Position Description: This Senior Government Program Acquisitions Manager supports the Defense Cyber Crime Center, a Federal Cyber Center that delivers innovative capabilities and expertise to enable and inform law enforcement, cybersecurity, and national security partners.  DC3 offers a range of integrated services, including cyber training, digital and multimedia forensics, vulnerability disclosure, cybersecurity support to the Defense Industrial Base, analysis and operational enablement, and advanced technical solutions and capabilities. The Senior Technical Program & Acquisitions Manager will: 

• Lead the creation and staffing of required acquisition documentation in accordance with current DoD (to include DoD 5000.85), DAF, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and local policy.
• Create and Staff other programmatic and reporting documentation, to include briefing packages, Courses of Action, End of Month execution charts, Focus Area submissions, Functional Service Agreements, Management Acquisition Report submissions, etc.
• Serve as an DoD Acquisitions and programs Subject Matter Expert (SME) at C-suite level briefings and industry and stakeholder engagements.
• Develop and staff short/long-term funding requirements; obligation plans, Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs), R/P/C Forms, the Strategic Portfolio Analysis Review (SPAR) and Program Objective Memorandum (POM); prepare impact statements in response to proposed decrements.
• Develop charters, agendas, presentations and facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly meetings where data exchanges are discussed and provide regular follow-up briefings to leadership.
• Develop, coordinate and staff acquisition documents, to include the Acquisition Strategy, Acquisition Plan, Acquisition Decision Memorandums, Acquisition Program Baselines (APB), System Engineering Plans, Test & Evaluation Master Plan, and Life Cycle Sustainment Plan.
• Develop Performance Work Statements, Quality Plans, Contract Data Requirements Lists, Acquisition Plans, and Acquisition Requirements Packages.
• Understand multifaceted issues, problems and concerns and ability to provide concise information and explanations with solutions to Government leadership.

 

This position is expected to be a hybrid position, with a 70% on site requirement.

Required Qualifications

• Must have and maintain an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree and 18 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree or 10 years of relevant experience. 
• Minimum 5 years of military/DOD acquisitions experience
• Possess a FAC-C or DAU DAWIA advanced or Level III/professional certification in Contracting or Program Management with strong contracting experience.
• Knowledge of DoD Acquisition and Life Cycle Management policies and procedures included DoD 5000 series and Air Force specific guidance.
• Contracting Officer Representative experience.
• Experience managing staff and leading people.

Desired Qualifications

• DAU DAWIA PM “Advanced” or legacy level III certification; Contracting Professional certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Flexibility to adapt to changing situations
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time-management skills and commitment to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be able to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Must be able to research, analyze, and evaluate information to provide multiple courses of action.

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

 

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

 

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

Posted Salary Range

USD $125,500.00 - USD $196,075.00 /Yr.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

 

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.