Acquisition Program Management Support Specialist

Acquisition Program Management Support Specialist

The Acquisition Program Management Support Specialist will provide acquisition lifecycle support to U.S. Government (USG) programs focused on counternarcotics and Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) requirements. The specialist will assist in developing managing and reviewing acquisition documentation and processes associated with thirdparty contracts from preaward through postaward phases.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Acquisition Program Management Support Specialist:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical Dental Vision 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Acquisition Program Management Support Specialist Responsibilities Include:

• Assist the USG in the development of all acquisition pre and postaward documentation in support of counternarcotics and DSCA requirements inclusive of activities associated with developing reviewing issuing and closing task orders for thirdparty contracts.
• Provide support for analyzing critiquing and assessing the adequacy timeliness and cost effectiveness of work performed by thirdparty Contractors as required by individual task orders and as required at Program Management Reviews (PMR).
• Assist in conducting research to define and refine requirements draft acquisition documents (e.g. PWS/Statement of Work (SOW)/Statement of Objectives (SOO) Transportation and Equipment Lists (TEL) cost estimates sole source justification and approvals etc.) and support other tasks as required by the USG.
• Facilitate development of work breakdown structures and risk analysis as part of the development of the PWS SOW or SOO feasibility reviews pricing and availability (P&A) and solicitations.
• Assist in drafting documents for the USG
  • Sole source (brand name only) justifications and approval (J&A);
  • Various types of Government cost estimates;
  • Feasibility reviews;
  • Price and Availability (P&A);
  • Requirements documents (SOO SOW PWS);
  • Services Summary;
  • Contract Deliverables;
  • Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP);
  • Teleconference summaries (to include facilitation of meetings);
  • Results of source selection (Recorder);
  • Contracting Officer Correspondence Memorandums;
  • Task order kick off presentation (format provided by the USG);
  • Metrics for each task order (format provided by the USG);
  • Quad charts for each task order (format provided by the USG);
  • PMR presentation;
  • Documents to support internal and external audits (e.g. IG Audit SelfInspection).
• Assist the USG with developing and updating templates as required.
• Provide advisor and recorder support for CNSP technical evaluations of third party proposals and provide recommendations to the USG.
• File and maintain all contract documentation in a location provided by the USG. Records shall be updated within two (2) business days of receipt.
• Review of deliverables; to include documenting findings and developing recommended courses of action;
• Daytoday management of task orders;
• Conducting background research and revising acquisition documentation;
• Contract close out activities including verifying thirdparty contract compliance inspecting deliverables and archiving contractual records.
• Facilitate meetings for all stakeholders to provide updates on projects including liaising with the CCMDs and other USG customers as required.
• Schedule teleconferences with CCMDs and other USG customers;
• Send calendar invitations;
• Develop and distribute conference agenda conference minutes tracking spreadsheets and presentation materials to keep all stakeholders abreast of issues;
• Facilitate conference calls as directed by the USG distributing weekly action list updates within one business day of meeting start.
  • Attend and participate in meetings as directed by the Government including allhands meetings PMRs and conference calls.
  • Required to gather provide enter and update data/information on US Governmentowned and controlled digital platforms (e.g. Strategic Management Tool (SMT) Microsoft (MS) Teams MS Sharepoint DSCA SOCIUM) and other acquisitionrelated systems as indicated by the USG.
• Entering contract information.
• Updating contract status and information.
• Uploading and maintaining quality documents.
• Establish an invoice tracker format provided by the USG post third party contract award and update with any/all executed contract modifications.
• Performs other jobrelated duties as assigned.

Acquisition Program Management Support Specialist Experience Education Skills Abilities requested:

• A minimum of 8 years of acquisition experience including:
• 2 years of program management experience.
• 2 years of service acquisition experience demonstrating familiarity with FAR DFARS and AFARS.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of the Federal acquisition lifecycle and contract management processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Government acquisition platforms (e.g. SharePoint SMT).
• Excellent organizational communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Must pass preemployment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Defense Solutions (CNDS) is a part of Cherokee Federal the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future solving complex challenges and serving the governments mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNDS visit .

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords:

• Acquisition
• Program Management
• Contracting
• FAR/DFARS
• Lifecycle Support

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