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Hatch IT

Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Hatch IT, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070


hatch I.T. is partnering with

Apex TK

to find an

Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) . See details below:About the role:Apex TK is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced

Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME)

to join their team. This role will provide advisory and assistance services to support Sponsor acquisition teams with drafting, refining, and providing quality assurance on competitive acquisition and requirements documents. The documents span a wide variety of technical disciplines and unique operations. Additionally, the Sponsor requires advisory services to support acquisition teams as they receive, evaluate, and conduct analysis on Offeror proposals. The Sponsor requires ongoing trend analysis and research to provide an understanding of how other agencies conduct similar work, as well as compiling and sharing best practices and lessons learned.This position is contingent on contract award.

Responsibilities:

Accept and manage support requests for competitive acquisitions over $25M from Sponsor's customers.Evaluate requests for competitive acquisitions under $25M based on current RDC workload and coordinate with the Sponsor’s Staff Lead.Support 35 to 50 concurrent acquisitions at various stages, providing both acquisition and technical expertise.Schedule and lead meetings with acquisition teams during acquisition planning and pre-solicitation phases, both in-person and virtually.Prepare for meetings by reviewing customer-provided documentation and conducting necessary research.Facilitate initial Focus Meetings to discuss expectations, timelines, mission background, program history, and requirements.Manage ongoing requirements development working sessions, ensuring effective team engagement and addressing acquisition strategy and innovation.Review draft documents, provide feedback, and deliver recommendations for improvements.Use track changes for marking comments and proposed edits without making unapproved changes.Ensure timely completion of reviews and adherence to agreed timelines.Compile and distribute meeting minutes, including key discussion points and action items.Maintain and organize all documentation and reports in the Sponsor's Share Drive for historical reference.Assist with drafting acquisition-specific templates and solicitation attachments as needed.Support industry engagements and governance board reviews through dry run sessions and other preparatory activities.Attend industry briefings and meetings to understand team objectives and industry perspectives.Conduct research on technical topics and innovative approaches to provide valuable advice and guidance.Required Qualifications:

Eight (8) years of acquisitions experience, including acquisition planning and/or source selection phasesFive (5) years of experience participating in or otherwise supporting Federal Government source selection activitiesExperience with FAR Part 15 Best Value Tradeoff competitions (acquisition planning and/or source selection)Experience with a range of contract types (both cost-type and fixed price) and acquisition strategiesISSA/TS ClearanceDesired Qualifications:

Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), Certified Commercial Contract Manager (CCCM), or Certified Contract Management Associate (CCMA)Acquisition and/or program management Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) or Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) certification (or equivalent)Expertise and experience with Sponsor acquisition regulationsExperience with Other Transactions (OTs)Experience writing SOWs and/or other RFP documentation for Federal GovernmentExperience transitioning legacy requirements from LOE-based to completion-based tasks

$165,000 - $215,000 a year

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