Requirements Program Manager

Koniag Professional Services LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Requirements Program Manager with a TS/SCI clearance to support KPS and our government customer at the Pentagon, in Arlington, VA.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag Professional Services (KPS) currently has an opening for a Requirements Program Manager for the Acquisition Integration and Interoperability (AI2) Office in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)). The successful candidate will provide support in analyzing and interpreting acquisition policies, regulations, and procedures relevant to DoD Capability Portfolio Management. The candidate will assist the AI2 Office to support DoD oversight of requirement and capability development and program activities to include ensuring all pre- and post-acquisition activities comply with applicable federal law, regulations, and DoD directives. They will also assess contracting strategies, provide guidance and recommendations on contracting approaches, and support policy updates or reforms to defense contracting regulations.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Supports strategic alignment of DoD resources across planning, requirements, technology, acquisition, sustainment, programming, budgeting, and execution.
• Advise DoD leadership on ways to optimize overall mission capability through managing achievable capability portfolios that balance near-term and long-term objectives.
• Contribute to the Capability Portfolio Management (CPM) process by planning, developing, and supporting CPM working groups.
• Maintain enterprise acquisition portfolio roadmaps in coordination with the Military Services, Defense agencies, cooperative programs with allies and partners, as appropriate.
• Contribute to the DoD data management through the Advancing Analytics (Advana) platform to ensure that the CPM decision-making process is data driven.
• Provide capability gap analysis to inform portfolio managers of new or enhanced capabilities needed to resolve identified gaps.
• Supports resource integration-based requests for information by the Director of the Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) office. Such support will also take the form of drafting Issue Papers and collecting the necessary technical information and cost estimates to provide constructive feedback.
• Conducts research and stays abreast of changes in DoD portfolio management, regulations, and industry best practices, providing recommendations and updates to stakeholders as needed.
• Supports the preparation and submission of acquisition-related products, presentations, and meeting summaries for AI2 supported acquisition intelligence related activities to include the Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Reviews, Capabilities Portfolio Management Reviews, and other AI2-facilitated engagements.
• Collaborates with legal, procurement, and program management teams to develop and implement cost-informed acquisition strategies that mitigate risk, promote efficiency, and support project objectives.
• Participates in the development and implementation of portfolio management training programs, workshops, and materials to enhance understanding and proficiency.
• Prepares documentation review for various documents, including acquisition, other program documents, technical papers, and correspondence.
• Ensure documents are prepared in the correct format and are free from grammatical errors.
• Assists other team members in other tasks and initiatives as needed to accomplish the overall mission.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience with federal acquisition policies, regulations, directives, and guidelines.
• Experience providing guidance and support to acquisition professionals, project managers, and stakeholders on compliance issues, policy interpretations, and best practices in command and control, data, and artificial intelligence acquisitions.
• Experience reviewing acquisition documentation, including solicitations, contracts, intellectual property, and task orders, to ensure alignment with applicable policies, requirements, and standards.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to uphold a strict level of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to take a complex intelligence discussion and translate that information into actionable information for senior government officials.
• Highly motivated professional and capable of managing a demanding workload while prioritizing and managing competing priorities
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, a high level of integrity, critical thinking, and leadership courage.
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient in MS Teams, Excel, and Outlook application skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Security Pre-Requisite:

• To be considered, must have a Current/Active TS/SCI

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The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .

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