OCO Requirement Lead

This person will be supporting Government PM in OCO Portfolio

What You'll Be Doing:

• Review contract financials, burn rates on contracts, review invoices, track spend plan and MIPRS
• Advise and track contract-related activities, ensuring compliance with government requirements.
• Assist in the acquisition and administration of USCC tools and capabilities.
• Ensure organizational investments are cost-effective, secure, and compliant with GOV standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze, validate, and document requirements.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations to support acquisition strategies.
• Identify and resolve complex Acquisition related issues with creativity and resourcefulness.
• Develop and initiate Statements of Work (SOW) and Performance Work Statements (PWS) to support contract requirements and ensure comprehensive documentation.
• Integrate into USCC requirements management processes, including designation, analysis, validation, and alignment with project objectives.
• Conduct thorough reviews of white papers and acquisition documents to ensure accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment.
• Actively participate in Quarterly Program Increment (PI) events and contract In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) to drive collaboration and project success.
• Provide support to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) by assisting with Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and track milestones to ensure timely delivery and adherence to project timelines.
• Offer expert guidance on requirements and provide technical evaluations of vendor proposals. Monitor and track acquisition schedules

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph security clearance required.
• Technical Literacy: Understanding of USCC software ecosystems, JCWA infrastructure, and USCC PIE tools and deployments.
• Demonstrated experience managing contracts in roles such as:
• Government Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
• Government Contracts Specialist
• Government Program Manager (PM)
• Contracts Program Manager (PM)
• Contracts Deputy Program Manager (DPM)
• Contracts Task Order Lead
• Negotiation & Sourcing: Expertise in bargaining and strategic sourcing to drive down costs.
• Legal & Regulatory Knowledge: Experience with contract law, licensing agreements, and industry-specific regulations.
• Financial Acumen: Ability to perform cost-benefit analyses, budget forecasting, and ROI measurements.
• Communication: Capacity to translate complex technical subjects into clear terms for non-technical leadership

Technical Skills:

• Experience with the Federal Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) and DFARS contract regulations
• Ability to analyze and validate requirements, including requirements writing and acquisition-related tasks.
• Proficiency in validating white paper requirements and conducting financial analysis related to requirements.
• Strong understanding of Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Statements of Work (SOW).

Communication & Collaboration:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Work Ethic & Culture Fit:

• Ability to thrive in an intense yet rewarding work culture.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing tasks independently while taking direction as needed.
• Creative thinker with a strong sense of ingenuity.

Customer Engagement:

• Proven track record of success in the J9 customer space.

Personal Attributes:

• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Quick learner who is people-oriented and a proactive problem solver.
• Demonstrated ability to tackle challenges with a "go-getter" mindset.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Engineering background or some level of technical background.
• USCC preference is preferred.

TS/SCI with polygraph is required.