Acquisition SME & Instructor, Senior Consultant

Job Description

Acquisition SME & Instructor, Senior Consultant

DoD Secret Required

Hybrid - 1 Day On-site at Ft. Belvoir, VACompany Overview

ASI Government provides government leaders with the expertise they need to navigate acquisition and organizational challenges so they can make an impact and achieve their goals. For over 25 years, ASI has transformed the way government does business, impacting over 70 government agencies across the civilian, defense, and intelligence communities.

Do you thrive on creating unique and impactful value for Federal clients? Are you passionate about partnering with clients and collaborating to create solutions? Do you enjoy the opportunity to drive change that impacts our nation?

We are looking for smart, curious, driven individuals to join us in partnering with our client to help them solve some of the nation’s most challenging problems. ASI Government serves as a trusted adviser to government leaders seeking improved performance, enhanced organization effectiveness, and strategic change.Position Overview

ASI Government requires a Senior Acquisition SME with the experience and educational achievements related to the following key functional areas: teaching abilities, consulting, learning asset management (curriculum development and knowledge sharing), and leadership.Background

ASI has played a critical role in enhancing the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) knowledge and capabilities. This effort began with a comprehensive training needs assessment, which allowed ASI to design and implement new training plans tailored to DTRA’s unique operational environment. The training emphasized hands-on, scenario-based learning, equipping Program Managers with the skills necessary to proficiently complete acquisition tasks and documentation. Following DTRA's review and approval, ASI developed and delivered training in 16 acquisition-related subject areas. These courses, offered through a mix of computer-based training (CBT), workshops, and formal classroom settings, included key topics such as market research, statement of work creation, cost estimating, and risk management. This DTRA-specific training provided an advanced, specialized approach beyond standard government-wide programs.Key Responsibilities

Provides consulting services to acquisition programs and members of the acquisition workforce

Participates in knowledge sharing opportunities across the acquisition workforce by integrating policies, personal experiences, and personal knowledge into learning assets to convey current, relevant information

Prepares training material (student and instructor) according to current instructional systems design technology and develop course schedules

Develops and conduct lectures and facilitate delivery of cases, simulations, and workshops

Leads and facilitate student discussion, problem solving, and presentations/briefings

Develops and analyze student assessments and provide student counseling to ensure the highest degree of learningSecurity Clearance Requirement

Active Department of Defense Secret security clearanceLocation

Hybrid work – at least one day a week at Fort Belvoir, VA

Some travel within the US for onsite training will be requiredPosition Requirements

Masters’ Degree in related field from an accredited college or university

Ten or more years of Acquisitions experience

Experience in Program Management must include at least eight years in DoD acquisition program management in a ACAT I/IA/II/III/IV program office (or industry equivalent). Experience may be in government, defense industry, or commercial sector positions

Ability to teach and facilitate learning of adults. This includes the:

Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) complex managerial development and technical material to students with different backgrounds and experiences

Ability to incorporate the learner's experience into the learning process along with the ability to motivate learners to participate actively in the learning process

Ability to organize information, develop the thought process and relevant threads/themes, define objectives, draw conclusions, maintain audience interest, and effectively facilitate student learning

Ability to manage or develop learning assets and learning products for the AT&L career fields (e.g. program management, contracting, systems engineering, business, logistics, etc.) or other DoD Weapon system management areas, to include the continuous assessment, currency, quality, of various types of learning assets and learning products

Must have the ability to perform executive-level consulting both within DoD and at the DoD/contractor interface at an advanced level of capability and contribution to include; establishing and maturing strategic relationships with stakeholders and customers and tailoring or developing learning assets to meet unique learning needs of acquisition executives and their organization/team

Extensive leadership experience is required for this position

Ability to meet organizational goals and stakeholder expectations which includes; stewardship of resources and decisions that produce high-quality results, ability to analyze and resolve broad, complex, or sensitive operations issues that involve diverse organizations, and managing multiple approving authorities, stakeholders, and a variety of policies and controls to achieve mission success

You must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense secret clearancePreferred Skills and Experience

Experience as a Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, Program Executive Officer or Deputy Program Executive Officer is highly preferred

Significant specialized experience in at least one other acquisition career field is desired

Experience in the following career fields is preferred: Contracting; Cost Estimating and Financial Management; System Engineering or Information Technology

Specific management experience in scheduling/IMS, EVM, WBS management, risk management, software management is also desired

Experience using Adobe Connect and/or similar virtual meeting tools

Executive coaching and mentoring experience preferred

BENEFITS: ASI Government offers a comprehensive benefit package to our employees. Benefits can be viewed on our careers site.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: ASI Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. To view the EEO Is the Law Poster, click here.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION: We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: ASI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email at or call and let us know the nature of your request.

Full-time

Hybrid remote