Contracts SME

About the role

MDW Associates is currently seeking a Contracts SME to work with our government client in Arlington, VA. The Contracts SME will support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)), which plays a critical role within the Department of War (DoW). This role is hybrid and is on-site two to three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Advise in government property accountability end-to-end processes and policies, including both OSW and Component-level (such as DLA, DCMA, and Services) and corresponding information systems and tools.
• Develop and conduct training including GFP policy and GFP Module training, for both Contractor and Government users. Provide assistance to both Contractor and Government users as required.
• Participate in Agile Development process for capabilities and enhancements for the GFP Module, to include sprint planning, demonstrations, backlog grooming, touch points, testing, and user stakeholder coordination.
• Assist with Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment interfacing with both Government and Contractor property systems.
• Provide Component property system testing support, including for the Enterprise Logistics Management System Support transaction creation, troubleshooting, and coordination with Joint Interoperability Test Command.
• Analyze Item Unique Identification Clause Compliance metrics. Assist with establishing a next-generation Item Unique Identification (IUID) policy and any related changes to the IUID Registry or GFP Module.
• Support the Integrated Award Environment (IAE) to ensure the DoW acquisition systems and federal acquisition systems seamless integration to ensure transfer of data.
• Facilitate and support high-level interagency working groups to advocate for DoW policy and system requirements.
• Support development of audit responses and the implementation of the audit recommendations for IAE and DoW acquisition systems findings.
• Participate in development process for capabilities and enhancements for acquisition systems that impact the IAE and other DoW and Federal acquisition systems. Provide recommendations and guidance on acquisition system development.
• Ensure IAE Activities align with and execute the Defense-Wide Procurement Capabilities Strategic Plan.

Required Experience/Skills

• At least 15 years of practical experience and at least 3 years of recent staff level (Component level or higher).
• At least 7 years of practical experience in Federal e-Business Systems execution.
• At least 3 years of practical experience with the PIEE GFP Module and IUID Registry or equivalent systems.
• At least 3 years of practical experience with the Integrated Acquisition Environment processes.
• At least 3 years of practical experience in program management.
• Capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple concurrent tasks with urgent deadlines and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Products must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III certification in Contracting Professional (or Legacy Level III) is highly desirable.

Education Requirements

• Master's Degree required.
• A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 17 years' experience will be accepted in lieu of a Master's degree.

Security Requirements

• Candidates for this position must have an Active Secret Security Clearance.