Job description

Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world. We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver youth care services, logistics, training and language services worldwide. With experience in over 126 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

Culmen is seeking an Acquisition Specialist to provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Nuclear Technology Department, Nuclear Effects Division (RD NTE). Fort Belvoir, VA.

Principal Duties

• Evaluate the acquisition planning and execution of acquisition programs in the broad area of Nuclear Weapon Effects (NWE) Modeling and Simulation (M&S).
• Provide cost estimating, life-cycle costing, and cost-benefit analyses in support of acquisition programs and other analyses including support to POM and PPBE activities.
• Perform "should-cost" analysis and trade studies related to cost trade-off options.
• Plan, coordinate, integrate, implement, and evaluate the use of acquisition programs in the broad area of Chemical and Biological Defense.
• Provide necessary input to ISS/ASR and create and manage Purchase Request (PR) Packages
• Employ technical expertise to translate scientific information into required programmatic and fiscal documentation to support the planning, programming, budgeting and execution system.
• Review program documentation to ensure technical validity and facilitate cross-communication regarding program priorities and courses of action;
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams and serve as programmatic point of contact;
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders in the NT defense community;
• Provide support to and coordination of acquisition and planning, programming, budgeting, and execution documents to include development of budget exhibits and Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) materials, for a research and development acquisition program.
• Assist in setting portfolio, project, and product level strategy and priorities;
• Ensure portfolios are responsive and mapped to program goals and requirements;
• Coordinate and consolidate complex, technical, programmatic, and strategic responses to support division initiatives to a variety of internal and external audiences;
• Create briefings and products for both technical and senior leader audiences;
• Track cost, schedule, and performance of nuclear weapon effects related technical projects to ensure they continue to meet the objectives of the program;
• Advise the program team on risk assessment and risk management, business and contracting strategies, and technology transfers.
• Assist with developing and tracking budgets and spend plans for a wide-ranging portfolio across multiple fiscal years;
• Assist with tracking project expenditures, supporting the development of funding award documentation and development/maintenance of program review materials;
• Provide technical and logistical support to the client and be prepared to provide insight for internal taskers;
• Provide assistance with acquisition /contracting strategy for projects and programs;
• Assist with planning, coordinating and executing stakeholder meetings and tracking project deliverables;
• Assist with contributing input for budget execution reviews, internal and OSD/PAIO, and monthly JSCBIS/JICAP comments as well as mid-year and end-of-year comments.
• Assist with managing and developing the PPBE (planning, programming, budgeting, and execution) process as well as developing budget/program briefs.
• Assist and Coordinate with the NTE Division Chief and with Program Managers (PMs)/CORs during award process (competitive and sole source actions) and liaison with Government Financial Analysts and Contracting Officers to make awards in a timely manner while adhering to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), broad DoD Acquisition Directives and DTRA specific Acquisition Directives.

Basic Requirements:

• DOD Secret level clearance
• Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a BS, or MS, in a Business/Accounting/Financial Management related field, AND/OR:
• Five years experience managing projects and financials (preferably DTRA RD experience) AND/OR:
• A degree in a science field (e.g. physics) with experience managing RDT&E projects from a Program/Project Management perspective
• AND a minimum of five years’ experience with a BS, or 3 years with a MS, with experience in:
• DoD Financial Systems with experience in research and development planning
• Managing and reporting on multiple RDT&E projects

• Detail-oriented, self-starter with excellent communication and time management skills.
• High-level proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Desired Experience

• Defense Acquisition University (DAU) course-work and/or certifications
• Knowledge of Joint Chemical Biological Defense Program systems (e.g. JSCBIS/JICAP) and General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS)
• Knowledge of the DoD acquisition policies (FAR/DFAR regulations)

Top Tier Benefits Package Available:

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all employees and their eligible dependents
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Tuition Assistance
• 12 Paid Holidays

At Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world. We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

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