ACAT/MDAP Acquisition SME

About the role

Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an ACAT/MDAP Acquisition SME to support KPS and its government customer in Arlington, VA. The ideal candidate is a seasoned acquisition professional with deep knowledge of Army acquisition programs, pathways, and reporting frameworks, capable of providing expert analysis, policy formulation, and data management support across the full spectrum of Army acquisition activities. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining data integrity, supporting acquisition reporting systems, and driving continuous improvement in program visibility and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document analysis of Army acquisition programs across all designated acquisition pathways, including Major Capability Acquisition (MCA), Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA), Defense Business System (DBS), Software Pathway (SWP), and Urgent Capability Acquisition (UCA).
• Maintain and manage database extracts related to acquisition program analysis efforts, leveraging tools such as SharePoint for content management and workspace development.
• Provide acquisition program analysis, reporting, and policy/regulatory formulation across all applicable acquisition pathways.
• Support emerging reporting requirements, metrics collection, and data planning for programs across all pathways.
• Research data deviations, identify root causes, and recommend and document remediation actions.
• Support the Defense Acquisition Visibility Environment (DAVE) system and the Army Program Manager Resource Tools (PMRT) system, as well as any evolving Army or OSD technologies used to capture program data.
• Participate in testing and functional oversight of acquisition reporting software systems and develop and submit system change proposals as needed.
• Support Army Acquisition efforts to capture acquisition program data for all Army acquisition programs regardless of pathway or size.
• Assist in acquisition reporting, policy formulation, and the collection, analysis, and evaluation of Army reporting requirements.
• Support internal controls responsibilities in alignment with applicable regulations and oversight frameworks.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and documentation for senior leadership and government stakeholders in support of acquisition oversight activities.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Army or DoD acquisition program analysis, management, or policy support.
• Must have a final Secret Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience working with ACAT programs and/or Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs).
• Familiarity with Army and OSD acquisition reporting systems, including DAVE and/or PMRT.

Required Skills and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System, including applicable DoD Instructions, Army Regulations, and acquisition pathway frameworks (MCA, MTA, DBS, SWP, and UCA).
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex acquisition program data, identify trends and discrepancies, determine root causes, and develop actionable remediation recommendations.
• Experience supporting acquisition reporting requirements, metrics collection, and data planning across multiple program types and acquisition pathways.
• Proficiency with the Defense Acquisition Visibility Environment (DAVE) and/or Army Program Manager Resource Tools (PMRT), or demonstrated ability to rapidly learn equivalent systems.
• Proficiency with SharePoint for content management, workspace development, and document control.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to synthesize large datasets into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
• Experience supporting policy formulation and regulatory compliance within a DoD or Army acquisition environment.
• Familiarity with Concept to Product, End-to-End, and Should-Cost analysis methodologies.

Qualifications

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in Program Management, Business/Financial Management, or a related functional area.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for acquisition metrics reporting and dashboard development.
• Familiarity with OSD reporting requirements, including Selected Acquisition Reports (SARs) and other statutory reporting obligations.
• Experience developing and submitting system change proposals for acquisition of data management systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement