Acquisition Business Operations Manager

KPSKGS is seeking qualified candidates for our open positions, but we will only extend an offer of employment after a candidate applies through the link in our job posting. If you receive a job offer via email only and have not been interviewed by the KGS hiring manager, feel free to contact KGSrecruiting@koniag-gs.com to verify its validity.Koniag Professional Services,LLC, a Koniag Government Services company , is seeking an Acquisition Business Operations Manager with a TS/SCI clearance to support KPS and our government customer 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 , A Koniag Government services Company, currently has an opening for an Acquisition Business Operations Manager for the Acquisition Integration and Interoperability (AI2)Office in the of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)). The successful candidate will support the Government Client with a robust Federal acquisition process improvement initiative across the organization, that includes process mapping and the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies. The candidate will provide support analyzing and interpreting acquisition policies, regulations, and procedures relevant to digital and artificial intelligence initiatives. The candidate shall assist the AI2 Office in the analysis of alternatives, Department of Defense Instructions (DODI), acquisition recommendations and guidance, joint capability documents, and technology readiness assessments.Responsibilities:

Assists the Government leadership in coordinating tasks and information across the discrete workstreams to ensure each workstream remains informed and aligned to the overall strategic vision and schedule.

analyzes and interprets acquisition policies, regulations, and procedures relevant to digital and artificial intelligence initiatives.

Exhibits expertise in acquisition policies and regulations, combined with analytical skills to provide guidance, ensure compliance, and optimize acquisition strategies to support the organization's objectives.

Assists in the analysis of alternatives, Department of Defense Instructions (DODI), acquisition recommendations and guidance, joint capability documents, and technology readiness assessments.

Drafts correspondence on behalf of the Government Leadership for review/approval

On behalf of Government Leadership coordinates/communicates, including calls, responding to email and interfacing, with stakeholders or their staffs at all levels

Coordinates staff actions across the office.

Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion often with deadline pressure

Performs data-oriented, Action Officer (AO) functions and tasks in direct support of the CDAO’s Acquisition Office Senior Executive.

Analyzes data priorities, goals and objectives to identify explicit and implicit tasks required to achieve prioritized goals and objectives

Develops, coordinates, manages, and oversees the plan of action to execute and complete identified data tasks

Evaluates performance results and effectiveness of the plan of action and recommend changes as needed

Actively participates in relevant CDAO Acquisition-related Working Groups, and other forums as directed to ensure that that the CDAO’s equities are properly considered and applied

Monitors, tasks, and tracks CDAO internal and external staffing actions assigned to and submitted by the Acquisition Office

Drafts correspondence on behalf of the Government Leadership for review/approval.

Manages correspondence processes for the Government Leadership (e.g., formal letters, memoranda, read-ahead briefing/meeting packages, activity reports, and senior leadership reports); and tracks all suspenses to ensure timeliness.

Establishes, documents, and assists with implementation of organization wide business operations processes. This includes meeting with staff members to document as-is and collaboratively drafting to-be processes.

Responsible for managing the quality of correspondence provided to the Government Leadership for review

Assists the Government leadership in coordinating tasks and information across the discrete work streams to ensure each work stream remains informed and aligned to the overall strategic vision and schedule.

Performs technical writing/editing, editorial consultation, prooing, or overall documentation review for various documents, including acquisition, other program document, and technical papers, and correspondence. Ensure documents are prepared in the appropriate format and are free from grammatical errors.

Assists other team members in other specialties as needed to accomplish the overall mission.

Requirements:

10+ years of related experience

Extensive experience working for an Acquisition Senior Executive Service leader at the OSD level organization or as an executive officer to a Military Flag Officer or member of the Senior Executive Service is highly desired.

Deep knowledge of and experience in performing senior-level Action Officer functions

Experience developing and reviewing acquisition documentation, Acquisition Decision Memorandums, Acquisition Strategies, information papers and reports, and other documents.

Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the DoD-specific acquisition policies and processes

Expertise in Federal Acquisition Regulations, defense acquisition policies and instructions, and the Department of Defense guidance and instructions development processes

Experience providing consultative guidance, ensuring compliance, and optimizing acquisition strategies to support the organization's objectives.

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 conceptual discussion and build a presentation to convey the message.

Highly motivated professional and capable of managing demanding workload while prioritizing and managing competing priorities

Knowledge of and experience using the DoD Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS); exceptional task management skills

Demonstrates excellent communication skills, a high level of integrity, critical thinking, and leadership courage.

Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient MS Teams, Excel and Outlook application skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or field

Familiarity with the PPBE process highly desired

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

Security Pre-Requisite:

To be considered, must have a CURRENT/ACTIVE TOP SECRET/SCI.

Working Environment & ConditionsThis job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Our Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by 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 accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352