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Themis Insight solves difficult business, IT, and analytic problems by addressing the whole problem – not just the symptoms – using interdisciplinary approaches that are both practical and innovative. We provide fresh alternatives to ordinary, mainstream consulting firms through small, highly skilled, and hand-picked teams that can meet clients' needs in any industry. Our broad interdisciplinary understanding allows us to provide the right solution, even if it is from outside the industry or traditionally defined problem space. We bring Public and Private, Civilian and Military expertise to every case

We are hiring a Principal Acquisition Professional to work in Annapolis Junction, MD. Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs.

Number of Openings: 2

Required: TS/SCI with a polygraph

Draft pre-solicitation documents that reflect the Government's requirements while adhering to all applicable NSA policies and federal regulations. Draft acquisition strategy documents and assist the Government in implementing the strategies. Advise in the interpretation and tailoring of DoD/IC/NSA acquisition regulations/memorandums. Ensure affordable, supportable and effective systems are delivered to the customer. Provide assistance in analyzing and developing improved policies, plans, methods, procedures, and systems of acquisition management.

Knowledge and Capabilities:

• Support Government Program Managers (GPMs) in the identification and collection of Minimum Acquisition Requirements

• Coordinate and schedule pre-acquisition meetings, to include IPTs

• Conduct market research and document finding

• Draft market surveys and analyze results

• Draft Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) justifications for other than full and open competition

• Write requirements documents to include Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Technical Task Orders (Completion and LOE), Labor Categories, and Performance Work Statements (PWS)

• For Non-Major System Acquisitions and Non-Acquisition Category efforts below $93M, assist the Government in documenting, and implementing contract/acquisition strategies including preparation of briefing slides for Acquisition/Contract Strategy Meetings, Pre-ASM/$5M Brief to Head of Contracting, and Pre-solicitation Conferences

• Assist the Government in documenting source selection plans and proposal requirements including writing Source Selection Plans (SSPs), Proposal Preparation Instructions (PPIs) and Proposal Evaluation Criteria (PECs)

• Provide assistance in analyzing and developing improved policies, plans, methods, procedures, and systems of acquisition management

• For Non-Major System Acquisitions and Non-Acquisition Category efforts above $93M, assist the Government in documenting, and implementing contract/acquisition strategies including preparation of briefing slides for Acquisition/Contract Strategy Meetings, Pre-ASM/$5M Brief to Head of Contracting, and Pre-solicitation Conferences

• For Non-Major System Acquisitions and Non-Acquisition Category efforts of any value, assist the Government in setting acquisition strategies by recommending strategies that take into account the specific set of requirements, any schedule considerations, the current political climate, and relevant acquisition policies

• Write Award Fee Plans documenting the Government's strategies to incentivize performance

• Assist the Government in providing oversight and compliance review of acquisition documentation at all levels of preparation

• Advise in the interpretation and tailoring of DOD/IC/NSA acquisition regulations/memorandums to ensure affordable, supportable and effective systems are delivered to the customer

• For Major System Acquisitions and Acquisition Category efforts of any value, assist the Government in documenting, and implementing contract/acquisition strategies including preparation of briefing slides for Acquisition/Contract Strategy Meetings, Pre-ASM/$5M Brief to Head of Contracting, and Pre-solicitation Conferences

• Provide assistance in acquisition process improvement initiatives

• For Major System Acquisitions and Acquisition Category efforts of any value, assist the Government in setting acquisition strategies by recommending strategies that take into account the specific set of requirements, any schedule considerations, the current political climate, and relevant acquisition policies

• Assist the Government in developing Major System Acquisition program documentation and preparing for Milestone Decisions

Education and Experience Required:

• Fifteen (15) years of demonstrated combined experience in DoD/IC acquisition management, DoD/IC contracting, or DoD/IC contract management is required. A Bachelor's Degree with a business or technical focus is required. In lieu of a degree, DAWIA Level II in any focus area and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience for a total of eighteen (18) years may be substituted. In lieu of certification, an additional three (3) years of directly related experience for a total of twenty-one (21) years may be substituted.

• Minimum of five(5) years' experience writing pre-solicitation documents in compliance with NSA/CSS Policy 8-2, including annexes, or another DoD Agency's similarly guiding acquisition policy.

• Minimum of three (3) years experience guiding Major System Acquisition programs through the acquisition life cycle including preparation for multiple Milestone Decisions (Milestone Decisions A, B, C, IOC and/or FOC).

Desired Experience:

Experience in DoD source selection desired.

Themis Insight has all the PERKS!

You are our most valuable resource — your ambition, your knowledge, your creativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normal salary compensation. Themis Insight has you covered with flexible ways to balance work and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generous contributions toward your retirement.

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.

• 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!

• Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 20 days of PTO

• Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.

• Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

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Themis Insight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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