Acquisition SME

Every major IT program lives or dies in the acquisition process, and the difference between a program that moves and a program that stalls is often the person shaping the package before it ever reaches a contracting officer. The Red Gate Group is seeking a highly experienced Acquisition SME to support a major Intelligence Community customer's program execution office. This role is built for a seasoned acquisition professional with deep command of federal acquisition policy and hands-on experience carrying major IT programs from requirements generation through contract award.

As the Acquisition SME, you will serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders and program managers across the CIO enterprise. You will lead acquisition lifecycle planning and guide stakeholders through pre-award processes aligned to CIO strategic goals, improve the quality of acquisition requirement packages for clarity, completeness, and regulatory compliance, and draft and refine the artifacts that move programs: Performance Work Statements, Independent Government Cost Estimates, and Justifications and Approvals. You will provide acquisition strategy recommendations that improve cost, schedule, and performance outcomes, and you will collaborate with technical teams, contracting officers, and program managers so every package that goes forward is actionable, auditable, and aligned with mission objectives.

You will also carry the governance and tempo of the acquisition portfolio. That means supporting Acquisition Review Boards, Program Management Reviews, and Technical Exchange Meetings, driving process innovation with agile methodologies and business transformation tools, and tracking procurement milestones against Procurement Acquisition Lead Time targets so programs execute on time. If you want to be the person who makes an enterprise buy smarter and faster, this is the seat.

Join us. The mission cannot wait on the process.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience providing acquisition and governance support, including recent experience within the last 2 years. This experience requirement is firm and cannot be met through education or certifications.
• Master's degree in a related field, or one of the following in its place: an Associate's degree in a related field and 4 additional years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 additional years of relevant experience, or 6 additional years of relevant experience. The additional years used in place of the degree are on top of the 8 year experience requirement above, not counted within it.
• In-depth knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and DoD acquisition regulations, including the DoD 5000 series and ICD 801.
• Experience drafting and refining acquisition artifacts, including Performance Work Statements, Independent Government Cost Estimates, and Justifications and Approvals.
• Experience supporting acquisition governance forums such as Acquisition Review Boards, Program Management Reviews, and Technical Exchange Meetings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to pass a CI Polygraph.

Preferred

• DAWIA Level I, II, or III certification in Contracting or Program Management.
• Prior experience as a Contracting Officer (1102 series) or government Program Manager.
• Experience providing acquisition support within the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense.
• Advanced training in federal or Intelligence Community acquisition frameworks.
• Experience applying agile methodologies or business transformation tools to acquisition planning and execution.

The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. As an SDVOSB, the Red Gate Group has established a reputation for delivering quality multi-tiered services in intelligence analysis, strategic planning, program management, policy development, operational design, and technology integration. RGG delivers high-quality, customer-centric solutions around the world-from the foxhole to the highest levels of Government. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.