Acquisition Application Manager (contingent)

$108,000 - $118,000/Yr

Bcf Solutions - Aurora, CO

Full-time

Aurora, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Acquisition Application Manager will support the Defense Health Agency (DHA), which is responsible for the effective execution and operation of the Department of Defense (DoD) medical mission. This mission includes providing medical services and support to specified categories of individuals entitled to DoD medical care. The role involves providing cost and price analysis support for the Contracting Division, ensuring that workload is managed, assigned, and submitted in accordance with local contracting division policy. In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Contractor will be tasked with conducting ad hoc studies, analyses, and research. This includes providing technical and subject matter expertise to prepare special reports, studies, analyses, and briefing papers on various acquisition, technical, financial, and business matters related to overall activities and process management in support of DHA's mission. The Contractor will conduct information searches, engage in financial and technical writing and editing, and explain methodologies employed in their work. They will also discuss findings, list alternatives for consideration, and assist in ranking proposed policy or action alternatives, providing explanations regarding the advantages and disadvantages of each option. The position may also require performing other duties as assigned, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the team and the mission of the DHA.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost and price analysis support for the Contracting Division.
• Manage, assign, and submit workload in accordance with local contracting division policy.
• Conduct ad hoc studies, analyses, and research related to acquisition and process management.
• Prepare special reports, studies, analyses, and briefing papers on various acquisition, technical, financial, and business matters.
• Conduct information searches and engage in financial and technical writing and editing.
• Explain methodologies employed and discuss findings with stakeholders.
• List alternatives for consideration and assist in ranking proposed policy or action alternatives.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in any field (minimum 10 years experience may substitute for the degree).
• Minimum 5 years experience in IT System Administration, Contract Specialist, or Procurement Analyst roles.
• Minimum 3 years experience with DoD acquisition system policies and procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Minimum 3 years experience with the federal acquisition process and contracting principles.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Minimum 3 years experience with the DoD Procurement Data Standard.
• Ability to resolve complex problems and develop concrete action plans.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project) and Adobe Acrobat.