Advanced Ground Systems SETA (Acquisitions) USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms is looking for a SETA with experience in acquisition support and project management. Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated value-added judgement on a full spectrum of activities from pre-acquisition through program execution and performance management. Familiarity with RF, SAR, EW is preferred. Roles and Responsibilities: • Provide overall lifecycle acquisition and program management support to the customer Program Manager(s), Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative(s), and Contracting Officer(s) • Plan and execute end-to-end acquisition lifecycle functions, including: • Perform market research and tech evals • Develop acquisition strategies/plans, program requirements, incentive arrangements • Draft acquisition docs including but not limited to SOWs, Task Orders, and other required solicitation/contract attachments • Develop RFPs and RFIs • Develop Contractor Bidders’ Library for supported acquisitions • Proactive identification, assessment, and risk resolution associated with acquisition approaches and schedules • Support source selections as an advisor • Conduct program analysis and provide strategic recommendations • Provide expertise and administering performance mgmt. activities • Analyze and monitor requirements development, performance metrics, financial limitations, and schedules of awarded contracts/programs • Recommend acquisitions and program management improvements • Track and hold programmatic reviews of all developers’ CDRLs • Oversee and manage developer award fee activities and execution of contracts • Identify and coordinate actions across the team Required Qualifications: • Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly • Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience • Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations • Judgement, Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Desired Qualifications: • STEM Bachelors highly desired • Familiarity using tools like Galaxy • Familiarity with IAAs and MIPRs • Previous NRO experience • Familiarity with SAR, RF, EW