Acquisition SME - Secret Clearance

The Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) will support a federal client with the development of pre-award and post-award documents to include contract closeout. This position is onsite in the Arlington, VA area.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.   

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Secret clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.

• FAC-C/CFCM/CPPB certification preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study and a minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience or combination of education/experience.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides procurement support for all phases of procurement from acquisition planning to contract closeout (cradle-to-grave).

• Drafts, reviews, and edits advanced-level technical documentation. 

• Prepares technical, complex (over $10M) labor and hardware/software acquisition Pre-Award packages and associated contract documentation.

• Conducts market research, reviews procurement histories, and makes recommendations for procurement strategies by presenting and substantiating supporting rationale.

• Leads acquisition teams and driving government acquisition requirements through the acquisition lifecycle.

• Manages acquisitions support operations, including the active status tracking of all ongoing and upcoming acquisition requirements and post-award contracts. 

• Provides post-award support to procurement and/or contract management staff, including:

• Advanced-level contract tracking and reporting

• Management of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)

• Contracts financial tracking and reporting

• Contracts performance management (cost and schedule) and associated tracking

• Documents management, quality control experience, data verification and validation experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study and a minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience or combination of education/experience. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.  

EOE including Disability/Vet

*Please note, that this position is contingent upon the award or funding. The essential duties, experience, education requirements, and salary are subject to change.

The pay range for this role is $130K to $140K, with the final offer amount dependent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k)

• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance

• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D

• Legal-Aid Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays

• Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).