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Acquisition Program Specialist 

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
Category Procurement  
Description

DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian Organization 8(a) small business that brings the Spirit of Aloha to our employees. As part of the DAWSON “Ohana”, you will be provided a best-in-class benefits program that strives to ensure our great people have peace of mind when it comes to health and wellness. For more information about DAWSON and our benefits programs, please visit www.dawson8a.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

The position title is "Pre-Award Acquisition Liaison". The individual demonstrates expertise required to develop pre-solicitation requirements documentation and provide subject matter consulting on Air Force acquisitions policies and procedures

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide expert functional and technical support across several of the acquisition life-cycle disciplines to include requirements determination, cost/benefit analyses, analyses of alternatives processes and documentation, acquisition strategy/planning, PWS/SOW development support, source selection planning and support, procurement, program management, policy analysis, etc.
  • Provide support in pre-acquisition and acquisition strategy planning and implementation
  • Author draft contract management related documents such as pre-solicitation documentation
  • Provide support in milestone planning, tracking, scheduling, briefing preparation, staff coordination, as well as decision documentation preparation and documentation
  • Keep current on U.S. Government statutes and governing regulations, such as the FAR, to support pre-award efforts
  • Document and capture details for acquisition, to ensure that documents are properly executed and compliant with proper controls and regulations

 
Position Requirements

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Candidate MUST possess at minimum a valid NACI clearance (public trust)
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience in Government Acquisition and/or Contract Management, with demonstration of progressive leadership responsibilities;
  • Four (4) years of experience working in a DoD program office environment
  • Experience in leading activities associated with performing analyses of alternatives from a DoD agency
  • Experience in leading a cost/benefit analysis
  • Working knowledge of the FAR and other agency supplements (e.g. DFARS, AFFARS, and etc.)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Possession of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop long-term client relationships
  • Willing to travel between Falls Church and Fort Detrick

(PREFERRED)

  • Bachelor’s degree in a business concentration
  • Four (4) years of experience working in an Air Force program office environment
  • DAWIA Level II, FAC-C (CON) Level II certification or equivalent
  • Additional contracting certifications (i.e. CFCM, CPCM)
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift -not applicable-  
Position Acquisition Program Specialist  
Number of Openings 1  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
About the Organization DAWSON is a SBA Certified Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) 8(a) small business with over 23 years of experience providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to our clients across the globe with offices in Hawaii, Guam and throughout the Continental U.S. The company is owned by the Hawaiian Native Corporation (HNC), a non-profit organization, controlled entirely by Native Hawaiians with a mission to perpetuate the sovereignty of Native Hawaiians and positively impact the communities in which we work. The HNC's vision of community impact is carried forward by its DAWSON subsidiaries.

DAWSON's strong entrepreneurial spirit, client focus, and commitment to 'Kupono Ka Hana' - Excellence in Service - has enabled the firm to rapidly expand our service offerings and geographic breadth of capabilities with core competencies in Construction, Environmental/MMRP, Professional Services, Logistics, IT/Cybersecurity, and National Security/Intelligence. DAWSON has a staff of highly skilled personnel, in-place management systems and strategically situated offices and partners enabling us to respond to the world's emerging needs. DAWSON possesses a unique capability to deliver integrated and innovative solutions to our Federal and commercial clients and provides our federal customers facilitated contracting access through our SBA-certified NHO 8(a) status.


We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTOR  

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