QED Systems, LLC, is currently recruiting for an Acquisition Support Specialist to join our team at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD to support our customer, Project Manager Intelligence Systems & Analytics (PM IS&A) as they work towards establishing a new Product Office for the development of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) capabilities. This is a hybrid role with some on-site support and some teleworking available.

Duties:

• Apply in-depth knowledge of the DoD 5000 series regulations and a wide range of analytical measurement skills to assist product teams with developing, maintaining, and coordinating Milestone Decision Authority acquisition packages for Milestone approval.

• Provide Acquisition Program Management support designed to assist various product teams in developing and drafting acquisition documentation including, but not limited to:

• Acquisition Strategies and Plans
• Acquisition Program Baselines
• Test and Evaluation Master Plans
• System Engineering Plans
• Life Cycle Sustainment Plans

• Develop, draft, provide, and update documentation for acquisition programs to include all documentation required for program Milestone events (MDD, MS A, MS B, MS C, Full Rate Production, Type Classification/Material Release, etc.).
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Acquisition, aiding in educating the workforce and tracking evolving Acquisition policy.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of the DoD 5000 series publications, acquisition policy and critical thinking skills to assist product teams with developing, maintaining, and coordinating decision packages (e.g., Milestone B, Type Classification, Materiel Release) for approval.
• Utilize collaboration software (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint, Global Electronic Approval Routing System) in order to maintain, route, track, and update documentation.
• Support program personnel with programmatic related actions including: preparation of Program Reviews, Decision Briefs, Quad Charts, and Program Procurement and RDT&E Forms.
• Provide support to Combat Development community, as required, and assist with the development/update of requirements documents for programs to include:

• Analysis of Alternatives (AoA)
• Initial Capabilities Document (ICD)
• Capability Development Document (CDD)
• Directed Requirements
• Operational Needs Statements (ONS)

Required Clearance/Other:

• ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19, per Executive Order 14042, subject to exemptions as required by law.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting.
• Seven (7) years of related experience.
• Management level military and acquisition experience required, specifically DAWIA Level II or III in Program Management.

Travel:

Less than 10% travel is expected for this position. Travel may include continental United States and outside continental United States locations.

Work Environment:

This position will be co-located with the customer and other contractors in Government office spaces.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands of this position include ability to:

• Be independently mobile.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and customers.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as face masks (in response to government COVID-19 mandates).

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full‐time position, Monday through Friday. Flexibility around core hours.

Additional Information:

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Actual assigned tasking will change with or without notice to best support client requirements.

Compensation

QED offers a competitive compensation package for employees. Our total compensation package is value-based and negotiable depending upon the candidate’s specific skills and applicable relevant experience.

QED Systems, LLC provides equal employment opportunities for all persons and prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, creed, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, non-disqualifying disability, or any other protected class.

QED Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V