Acquisition Management Support SME (15.39)

OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.Responsibilities And DutiesOCT currently has an opening for an Acquisition Management Support SME to support a client. This position is contingent upon contract awardThe SME's primary role will be assisting program offices in the creation and review of requirement documentation. This includes supporting the development of Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Objectives (SOO), market research reports, and other acquisition planning documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with applicable regulations. Additionally, the SME will deliver formal training sessions for the acquisition community. Training will cover various contract processes across the acquisition lifecycle, such as acquisition planning, solicitation preparation, proposal evaluation, contract administration, and process improvement.Day to day responsibilities include:Requirements Documentation: Support the program office in identifying the requirement details. Review requirement documents with the program offices for requirement validation and clarity, participate in pre-proposal conferences as necessary, and obtain input from technical officials prior to preparation of the solicitation. Conduct formal and informal training on requirements documentation as necessaryPre-Solicitation Documentation: Assist program offices in preparing pre solicitation documentation in close collaboration with the responsible Contracting OfficerThis support includes drafting, reviewing, and finalizing acquisition documents such as:Acquisition Plans (AP)Market Research ReportsStatements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objectives (SOO), and Performance Work Statements (PWS)Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP)Evaluation CriteriaJustifications & Approvals (J&As)Limited Source JustificationsOther documentation required for inclusion in a completed Purchase Request (PR) package submitted for processingKnowledge Sharing Sessions: Conduct both formal and informal knowledge sharing sessions and training for program offices on acquisition processes, ensuring staff are familiar with requirements, documentation standards, and best practices across the acquisition lifecycle on an ad-hoc basisProcess Improvement: Provide recommendations and support the implementation of improvements/efficiencies within the client's acquisition and contracting processes. The contractor must support continued improvement of the acquisition resources including the Contracting Resource Library (CRL) which houses acquisition and contracting templates, processes, and standard languageRequirementsBachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related fieldFAC-C or DAWIA Level III in ContractingFAC-COR Level III10+ years' experience in federal acquisition and program managementAt least 5-7 years specifically dedicated to Pre-Award Acquisition PlanningDemonstrated experience managing a high volume of procurement packagesExperience developing pre-solicitation documentationExperience conducting formal market researchExperience creating training materials, reference guides, and job aids for an acquisition workforceAbility to obtain and maintain required security clearance; background investigation may involve credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency checksFully remote/telework position with requirement to use camera during Microsoft Teams meetings when directedBenefitsOCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes:Medical, Dental, and Vision insuranceRetirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee's gross salaryPaid Time Off and Standard Government HolidaysLife Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefitsTraining BenefitsSalary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 yearly commensurate with experience, education, etc. About OCT Consulting OCT Consulting LLC is a Small Business (SB) providing professional services and information technology solutions to the Federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the agility of operations and a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major Federal government agencies.At OCT we believe in creating a work environment where employees can thrive based on their abilities, skills, and achievements. We are dedicated to providing career growth and professional development based on individual merit and fostering a workplace where everyone's contributions are valued and recognized.