Acquisition Program Strategist

Acquisition Program Strategist

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, customer-oriented Acquisition Program Strategist to join our team in the El Segundo, CA area. In this role you will be assisting in all aspects of Government acquisition processes, contract business support and contract analysis.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop, technically assess and update program and project deliverables and documentation, including contract deliverables.
• Create draft government acquisition strategies, requests for proposals (RFPs), and supporting documentation for government review as required.
• Assist in all aspects of Government acquisition processes, contract business support and contract analysis. Document, update and make recommendations for contract document submittals. Products include but are not limited to the following: technical evaluations of basis of estimates (BOE)s in proposals
• Acquisition strategy plans, documents and briefings, sole source justification & approval (J&A) memoranda, requests for proposals (RFPs) draft performance work statement (PWS)
• Work breakdown structure summary (WBS), contract data requirements lists (CDRLs), incentive plans, financing plans, proposal instructions, and evaluation criteria
• Analyses and recommendations for program reporting, development of program and project briefings, documentation configuration/control, action tracking, and coordination of documentation review process.
• Integrate program/project tasks and provide technical assessment, evaluation and recommendations for post-RFP release activities, to include sole source fact finding, proposal technical evaluations, and negotiations and competitive source selection specialized support.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts
• 9+ years' experience PM/Acquisition/Contracting experience in relevant fields
• 2+ years of NSSL, Launch/Range, DoD, or NASA or industry specific experience
• Minimum Certifications: PMP, APDP level III (PM), APDP level III (Contracting) or equivalent
• Background in government weapon systems acquisitions and/or government contracting strongly desired.
• Demonstrated competency in Microsoft tools including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Information Technology (IT) systems and SharePoint-type databases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in business
• Active DoD Secret clearance

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, machine and computer printer.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $106,900.00-$177,900.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at and provide your name and contact information.