Position Description
If you love engaging with high profile and challenging projects supporting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Serco has a great opportunity for you! TheFederal Protection Service (FPS)Acquisition Specialist will manage government acquisition and procurement programs, with expertise in managing finance and business operations at the national level, located in Washington, DC. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make a positive impact on the security of our nation!
Serco supports the Federal Protection Service (FPS) program, which is charged with protecting the buildings, grounds and property that are owned by the Federal government throughout the nation. The FPS Project Management Division is responsible for assisting the Acquisition Division in meeting acquisition and procurement objectives through project, program and investment management activities, such as market research, cost estimating, requirements development, analyses of alternatives, developing acquisition documents.
You will be providing leadership for teams of analysts in planning, facilitating, and supporting complex methodology development and evaluation, business process re-engineering, identifying best practices, change management and organizational development. You will be coordinating team activities to lead work on highly complex procurement and contractual process/reviews performance of their functions to implement complex acquisitions and contractor performance evaluations.
In the FPS Acquisition Specialist (Journeyman) position, you will:
Assist FPS contracting teams developing complex acquisition packages in support of government contracting and acquisition
Have expert knowledge of Federal contracting law, regulation, policies, precedents and related principles, policies, procedures, and audits.
Assist FPS in scheduling, facilitating, and leading working groups and activities for various steps in procurement and contractual processes and reviews.
Assist FPS in evaluating bid responsiveness, contractor responsibility and contractor performance.
you must have familiarity with business practices and market conditions sufficient to evaluate bid responsiveness.
Assist FPS by conducting research, and performing analysis of procurement requirements, including technical and cost data
Present factual findings derived from research and analyses
Interpret procurement policy, regulations, and directives
Assist FPS of composing bureau/agency guidelines
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability clearance for access to the workspace
A Bachelor's degree in business or related field
Six (6) years of related work experience in acquisition and acquisition support activities
The ability to lead Integrated Project Teams (IPT) and conduct detailed research, analysis of cost data
The ability to read and interpret procurement policy, regulations and directives
The ability to develop complex acquisition packages in support of government contracting
The ability to provide clear technical direction and guidance to acquisition support staff
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Access, Excel and Power Point
Desired Attributes:
Experience with FPS, or other federal agency acquisition office
Experience with law enforcement acquisition offices
If you are interested in supporting and working with the Department of Homeland Security and a passionate Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!
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Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco .If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see ourApplicant Privacy Policy and Notice (https://www.serco.com/na/privacy-policy) .
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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ID 61181
Recruiting Location : Location US-DC-Washington
Category Accounting/Finance/Contracts
Position Type Full-Time
Security Clearance Other
Clearance Details Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability clearance for access to the workspace
Telework Yes - May Consider Occasional/Part Time Teleworking for this position
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