Acquisition Manager

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking an Acquisition Manager to join our talented team providing professional services to an Office of the Secretary of War client. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The following reflects management's definition of key functions for this job and reserves the right to assign additional duties as necessary to meet operational requirements:

Provide daily direct program, analytical and acquisition management support to the Office of Business Operations.
• Serve as DoW acquisition subject matter expert in support of client office and advise client Acquisitions Manager of DoW acquisition requirements and program office needs.
• Partner with client Acquisitions Manager and program office Directors to determine acquisition paths that both meet mission requirements, while reducing redundant contracts and confusion.
• Develop a system of record for all contracts and disseminate information as needed.
• Develop program office specific process in alignment with DoW acquisition guidelines.
• Develop specific process for the acquisition of services by each department.
• Build and perform acquisition training for program management and project personnel
• Support government efforts to monitor, assess, analyze, and report on prime and vendor performance of contracts.

Skills/Qualifications: The ideal candidate is an experienced policy analyst that is eager to learn and thrive in a team environment. Specifically, the candidate will be proficient in the following:

• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional client-facing communication skills.
• Understanding of DoW acquisition policy and program execution.
• Highly organized.
• Experience working with Senior Executives in the Government, preferably the DoW.
• Ability to work under pressure and to adapt quickly in a changing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) is required. Proficiency in Power BI or other business intelligence tools is highly desired.

Education and Experience Required:

• This position requires a Master's degree from an accredited institution and 15+ years of relevant professional experience in acquisition.
• Demonstrated experience with DoW is required

Clearance: This position requires an active SECRET security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Location: Work is performed on Government site at the Pentagon and via telework. Employment is not full-time telework but conducted in a hybrid schedule consisting of both on-site support and telework. Employees will work in close proximity with Government personnel.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.