Senior Procurement SME (Federal Acquisition)

TL;DR

Senior Procurement SME (Federal Acquisition): Providing senior-level acquisition and procurement support for the U.S. Border Patrol's Integrated Surveillance Towers Program with an accent on FAR/HSAR compliance and acquisition lifecycle management. Focus on developing contracting documentation, managing contract administration, and coordinating between technical teams and government officials.

Location: Must be based in the United States and be able to obtain a DHS suitability determination and/or Public Trust investigation

Company

A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business providing business consulting and technology solutions to Federal, Defense, and Intelligence organizations.

What you will do

• Develop and review critical acquisition documentation including SOWs, PWSs, SOOs, and IGCEs.
• Support the full acquisition lifecycle from procurement planning and market research to contract closeout.
• Manage contract administration activities such as deliverable tracking, invoice validation, and performance monitoring.
• Act as a primary liaison between program managers, technical teams, Contracting Officers (COs), and other stakeholders.
• Ensure all acquisition actions comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), HSAR, and DHS/CBP policies.
• Analyze procurement requirements to recommend acquisition strategies aligned with mission objectives and budgets.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience supporting Federal acquisition and procurement activities in accordance with FAR and HSAR.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS suitability determination and/or Public Trust investigation.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) and Program Managers.
• Expertise in managing pre-award and post-award acquisition activities and contract modifications.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).

Nice to have

• Experience supporting CBP, DHS, USBP, or other Federal law enforcement acquisition organizations.
• Background in surveillance systems, communications, sensors, or border security technology programs.
• DAWIA Level II/III, FAC-C Professional, CPCM, or CFCM certifications.
• PMP, Agile, or related program management certifications.
• Experience supporting major systems acquisitions valued at $50M or greater.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) matching (100% up to the first 4%) with no vesting period.
• Reimbursement for tuition, certifications, and professional training.
• Comprehensive coverage including Accident, Disability, and Universal Life Insurance.
• FSA or HSA options available.