Defense Business Systems DBS Policy Expert - SME

The Red Gate Group is seeking an experienced Defense Business Systems (DBS) Policy Expert SME to support the Acquisition Policy & Innovation (API) Directorate under the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S). API leads the Department of Defenses efforts to develop innovative acquisition policies and practices that optimize decisionmaking and deliver $2 trillion in warfighting capabilities across multiple acquisition pathways.

As a DBS Policy Expert you will provide critical expertise to shape and refine acquisition policies for defense business systems and IT infrastructure ensuring DoD business processes align with cuttingedge commercial practices. Your work will enhance efficiency reduce risk and maximize the value of commercial solutions directly contributing to the DoDs mission readiness and operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Development: Drive the development and integration of DBS acquisition policies ensuring alignment with Chief Information Officer initiatives and best practices in IT infrastructure management.
• Program Support: Assess and provide recommendations on cost schedule performance risk and supportability for DBS systems to guide acquisition decisions and governance.
• Process Improvement: Analyze business environments and processes recommending commercial or government solutions to improve efficiency reduce IT customization and mitigate risks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate across DoD organizations agencies and services to support API equities prepare Congressional responses and address IG and GAO audit documentation.
• Tool Management: Manage data requirements and support enhancements to critical DoD IT systems including DITIP DITPR and SNaPIT.
• Communication: Deliver professional briefings and reports to highlevel stakeholders including Flag Officers General Officers and Senior Executive Service members.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Experience:
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance
  • Recognized industry authority providing expert consultation and advisory services with proven ability to deliver highROI technical solutions
  • Requires extensive technical expertise and demonstrable experience leading complex programmatic initiatives
  • 7 years in relevant fields with a masters degree.
  • Expertise in business systems analysis acquisition policy development and functional requirements analysis.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office tools and delivering highlevel briefings.

Desired Qualifications

• 5 years of experience developing DoD acquisition policies guides or instructions.
• 10 years in business systems or process analysis.
• 5 years of experience supporting Headquarterslevel DoD organizations including Agencies Joint Staff or Combatant Commands.

Additional Information :

The Red Gate Group Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law.  EEO is the Law