Senior Acquisition SME (3.3 Gold-Lead) - Rivet Operations Co.

Job Title: Senior Acquisition SME (Task 3 Lead)

Location: Stafford, VA

Introduction:

Rivet Operations Company ("Rivet") has a successful history in providing best-in-class teams, well-trained people, and innovative solutions that drive operational availability across physical and cyber security, financial management, logistics, and facilities management. We have routinely exceeded customer expectations with a management approach that is collaborative, supportive and innovative.

Rivet has multiple opportunities on our growing Marine Corps Systems Command professional support services team spanning program and acquisition management, logistics, finance, contracts, engineering, IT, data, and other DoD acquisition command professional service requirements.

Duties:

Under the direction of the Project Manager, the Senior Acquisition SME provides knowledge, support, and sound guidance in Program and Acquisition Management for the Marine Corps Systems Command technology customer's decision making and acquisition processes. Provide the most innovative, cost effective, and on-target solutions to digital and enterprise services requirements consistent with law, regulation, and policy. Encourage and apply Agile methodologies when appropriate. This team supports the executive level of an enterprise IT service portfolio.

Additionally, the Senior Acquisition SME is a Task Lead which fulfills a few roles:

• As the prime contract's Task Lead, be the primary point of contact for the supported customer Task Lead and related customer stakeholders during the team's shift (either 0700-1500 or 0900-1700). Be customer-service oriented, proactive, responsive, and effective in handling all customer communications and issues.

• Lead the contractor support team of 5-7 acquisition and program analysts. As the Task Lead, provide vision, strategy, direction, oversight, and quality control of task-level performance, including subcontractors. Empower every individual to succeed in achieving exceptional customer outcomes. Support the synchronization of contractor personnel at different levels of the organization.

• As a Rivet supervisor, empower your team to not only to be successful, but also to set the standard for professional excellence for our subcontractor partners and our competitors.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Ten years of DoD acquisition management experience of increasing complexity in recent information technology environments and programs, including experience implementing Agile principles and methods.

• Experience in the direct supervision of professionals in program and acquisition management, including logistics, finance, contracts, and engineering, IT, data, and other DoD acquisition command professional service requirements.

• Strong verbal communication to effectively express concepts, plans, and proposals.

• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to initiate plans, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, and Outlook).

Education or Certification:

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• PMI Project Management Professional certification or DAWIA Program Management Level III

Security:

• Requires the applicant to pass the security clearance requirement for the position.  Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.

Physical Requirements:

Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time.  Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen.  Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner.  There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distance may be required.  Possible lifting up to 25 lbs.

Benefits:

Rivet offers a comprehensive benefits package including a liberal vacation plan, a matching retirement program, and competitive salaries commensurate with skills and experience. For more information about our organization, please visit our web site at www.rivetopsllc.com.

Please note: Rivet Operations Company LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.  The above job description is not all encompassing.  Positions, functions, and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.

Rivet Operations Company LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate agai