Operations Specialist - Clearance Required

LMI is seeking to hire an Operations Specialist to support Acquisition and Contract Managment activities for a Government Client located in Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia. Remote position - with occasional Client site travel required as needed.

LMI is a consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready, high-performing government, drawing from expertise in digital and analytic solutions, logistics, and management advisory services. We deliver integrated capabilities that incorporate emerging technologies and are tailored to customers' unique mission needs, backed by objective research and data analysis. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies.

Business casual dress, flexible work schedules, remote opportunities, and tuition reimbursement are a few of our many work-life benefits available to our employees. Come join the organization consistently ranked as a top workplace/employer!!

The Operations Specialist will provide subject matter expertise in the federal acquisition process and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), acquisition and contract planning and preparation, procurement strategies, contract management, and acquisition/contract documentation support, software procurement and Licensing Management.

Strong understanding and familiarity with the full spectrum of federal contract types and procurement strategies (e.g., multi-award BPA/IDIQ, single award BPA/IDIQ, small business vs. large business, etc.)
• Experience conducting market research and defending whether acquisitions need to be full and open versus small business set aside. Strong understanding of Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) and price realism.
• Preparation of acquisition/contracts documents such as Sources Sought, RFIs, RFPs, Instructions to Offerors, Statements of Work, Sample Task Orders, IGCEs, evaluation plans, etc.
• Facilitating vendor conferences, vendor oral presentations, technical evaluation sessions, vendor discussions, etc.
• Developing discussion questions and responding to vendor questions. Establishing evaluation criteria and measures, creating evaluation packages and recommendations, and preparing award recommendations for Source Selection Committee.
• Assist in the enterprise acquisition, contract, and Task Order (TO) planning to execution processes.
• Assist in development, maintenance, of ordering guides and Acquisition Requirements Packages templates to standardize the documentation process for all customers.
• Provide support with Acquisition Strategy, DoDI 5000.75 requirements, Acquisition reporting, Acquisition support for Sustainment, Development & Deployment, and support Contract Development for Business Capabilities Acquisition.
• Provide software procurement and licensing maintenance support

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in business, management, finance, or a related discipline
• 4 years of relevant experience may be substituted for required Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years' experience supporting complex systems acquisitions preferred with working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to effectively solve problems
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• A true team player who maintains a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.

Clearance: Current Interim or Active Secret Clearance required at contract award.

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