FMS Acquisition Manager, Journeyman

COLSA Corporation

Full-time - Mid Level

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The FMS Acquisition Manager, Journeyman position at COLSA involves supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition processes by analyzing and evaluating information to improve acquisition effectiveness and compliance. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to develop and draft acquisition documentation, perform efficiency reviews, and utilize automated management information systems for analytical functions. The position is hybrid, allowing for both in-office and remote work, and requires a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support key acquisition events and reviews such as System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), and others.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining databases and analyzing key program metrics.
• Track technical metrics and report status.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and presenting assessments of program/project activity to the USG.
• Support the development and approval processes for requirements documents and the JCIDS process.
• Assist capabilities managers in arranging and supporting High Powered Teams (HPTs) for capabilities development.
• Promote the use of Modeling Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) throughout the acquisition lifecycle process.
• Provide support for all aspects of program cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assist with Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) and Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
• Develop and collect technical data for staff summary packages to support milestone approval.
• Assist with developing, analyzing, and maintaining schedules and metrics to track program status.
• Interface and coordinate with lateral USG organizations to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Support integrated program reviews and conferences.
• Participate in process improvement activities as members of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Assist in all phases of planning, development, coordination, and implementation of FMS cases.
• Facilitate meetings as needed.
• Create and manage CDRLs and review Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Conduct Market Research and draft various acquisition strategy documents.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree with ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, three (3) of which must be in the DoD - OR- HS Diploma with fifteen (15) years of directly related experience, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams) and Adobe Acrobat.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of CCaR, PIIE, WAWF, FAR, and DFAR.
• Understanding of Form 1067 and Form 206.
• Knowledge of Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force (CAV AF) system.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Supplemental Income Protection Programs
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education & Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays