Position Description
You will be part of a team providing the full range of acquisition management, program and project management, systems engineering, and financial management support services for aDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) component Chief Information Officer (CIO) Program Management Office (PMO). Support services includeplanning, execution, and deployment of Information Technology (IT) programs in accordance with DHS and Component Acquisition, Procurement and Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) directives.
In this role you will:
Assist with the preparation of procurement documentation to include Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Statements of Objectives (SOO), Acquisition Plan (AP), Market Research Report, Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), and Information Technology Acquisition Review (ITAR) documents
Assist in the review of procurement related documentation to ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Homeland Security Acquisition Manual (HSAM), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Management Directives and related policies
Perform cost analysis activities to prepare Independent Cost Estimates and Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs) to ensure program and project resource requirements are accurate and documented
Identify and collect cost data needed to prepare program cost estimates that represent meaningful projections of resource requirements
Identify resource gaps or deficiencies between program requirements and projected budget allocations
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will have:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
At least five years' experience preparing procurement and acquisition documents to includeStatements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Statements of Objectives (SOO), Acquisition Plan (AP), Market Research Report, and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE)
At least five years' experience developing Independent Cost Estimates for procurement actions
Experience collecting and analyzing data to assess the time, money, materials, and labor required to develop a cost estimate
Experience developing Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE) to support acquisition programs
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products
Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust
Offer is contingient upon favorable suitability assessment as determined by USSS Security Management Division for access to USSS facilities and IT systems
Desired skills and qualifications:
Project Management experience related to the development, test, integration, implementation, and deployment of Information Technology (IT) projects
Knowledge and understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Knowledge and understanding of the DHS Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process
Knowledge and understanding of the DHS Life Cycle Cost Estimating Guide
Experience using cost estimating tools
Experience supporting a DHS Component or Headquarters in cost analysis and cost estimating
Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA) Certificate
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level I Certification or equivalent credential
Advanced Degree from an accredited college or university
If you are interested in supporting and working with our DHS program, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!
In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $96,936.08to $157,519.86; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.
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) .
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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 65249
Recruiting Location : Location US-VA-Herndon
Category Administrative/Clerical
Position Type Full-Time
Security Clearance Other
Clearance Details Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust
Telework Yes - May Consider Occasional/Part Time Teleworking for this position
