Lead Lifecycle Acquisition Governance Manager (Expert)

We are a veteran-owned small business that combines the agility of a boutique firm with the resources of larger organizations. Our team provides trusted expertise in program management, acquisition support, and strategic advisory services. We value collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence while offering our employees long-term stability, growth opportunities, and a competitive benefits package.

What We Offer

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees and families)

• Competitive PTO package + 11 paid holidays

• 401(k) with immediate company contribution (vested Day 1)

• Company-provided life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

• Free financial planning and legal services

• Tuition and professional development reimbursement

• Employee referral program and performance bonuses

As the Lead Lifecycle Acquisition Governance Manager (Expert), you will serve as a subject-matter expert on federal acquisition and procurement processes. In this role, you will provide program management support across the acquisition lifecycle, assist leadership with procurement preparation, develop and maintain acquisition documentation, and support governance processes. The position requires strong collaboration with senior stakeholders and the ability to provide clear, data-driven recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages daily work of contractor’s team.
• Manage, plan and execute all Acquisition Governance in support of Component Acquisition Executive (CAE) and Senior Procurement Executive (SPE).
• Provide acquisition support to NGA PEO’s.  
• Manage and plan defined program and/or contract procurement efforts that include assisting PEO’s and PMO’s in preparing for acquisition and/or procurement activities, defining and developing necessary acquisition documentation, identifying and managing a program and contract schedule, identifying program and/or procurement issues and reporting readiness status.
• Manage development of business process documentation review tools, templates, and monitoring processes.
• Manage development of new tools for reporting on acquisition lifecycle activities. 
• Manage, lead, and assist the Acquisition Governance team acquisition through the acquisition governance process to include developing training, schedules, plans, and strategies.
• Lead the team review and assessment of current acquisition governance processes, lead implementation of methods to optimize acquisition governance process and workflow and routinely make suggestions for innovative and more efficient methods to constantly improve the processes.
• Serving as the CAE Acquisition Governance technical expert to ensure NGA Acquisition are performed in accordance with NGA, DOD and IC policies and procedures. 
• Lead folder access assignment for all acquisitions.
• Support Program Management Offices and/or Program Manager (PM) in the development of pre-solicitation acquisition documentation and briefings in support of the Acquisition Boards. 
• Analyze and comment on pre-solicitation documentation during the agency’s review cycle of pre-solicitation materials in preparation of an RFP release. Assist NGA acquisition teams through the acquisition governance process to include documenting meeting minutes, tracking action items and serving as a technical expert to ensure NGA Acquisitions align with NGA mission objectives.
• Records all working group and board events to include meeting minutes, tracking action items to completion, drafting final documents for NGA records files (ADM, CDM, etc…).
• Collect, document and provide feedback on lessons learned throughout the acquisition process and implement an effective process to report on metrics.
• Support basic management of SharePoint content, Excel and MS Access control.
• Research and analyze a breadth of technical and acquisition related topics and provide professional quality briefings, reports, and white papers as required to Acquisition Leadership.
• Maintain and disseminate Acquisition Governance reports and documents on major source selection activities and the NGA business opportunities report.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a logical manner to people of all levels.
• Consolidate and submit Task Order weekly and Monthly Activity Reports.
• Provide Task Order input to Clover Quarterly Program Reviews.
• Submit and brief Contractor Management on Quad Charts weekly.

Requirements

• Certification in Program Management and/or Contracting or equivalent. (i.e., PMP or DAWIA certifications Program Management (level II or III).
• 10 years of specialized experience working with NGA, DoD or IC programs or capabilities.
• 5 years demonstrated experience with SharePoint, Confluence, Excel Workbooks and Pivot Tables, Word, and/or MS access Software Applications.
• Knowledge of NGA PEO Structure and organizations.
• Working Knowledge of NGA Instruction (5000.1), DOD Instructions (5000 .74,5000.75, 5000.85 and 5000.87) , Intelligence Community Directives (800 and 801) and NGA Acquisition Regulation Instruction.
• 2+years of experience with NGA Financial Systems (GEOFF & PRISM) and Budget process.
• 15+ years of experience implementing NGA, DoD or IC acquisition activities, policies, and processes.
• 10 years managing NGA, DoD or IC Programs. Projects or contracts.
• 10+ years of experience supporting acquisition governance and oversight for CAE and SPE.  
• 10+ years of experience identifying acquisition issues or capability gaps and proposing solutions.
• 5+ years of experience preparing acquisition and procurement documentation such as: acquisition strategy, acquisition plan, RFP, source selection plan, and other necessary documentation. 
• 5+ years executing acquisitions or providing acquisition-specific support across the lifecycle.
• 2+ years of experience assisting program offices or other acquisition professionals in achieving acquisition program requirements and milestones.
• 2+ years supporting program offices or acquisition professionals in meeting requirements and achieving milestones.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with Executives and members of the Senior Leadership Team.Knowledge of NGA Programs and Components
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Management or related field (or equivalent experience).

Clearance Requirement

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required.

Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.