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MDW Associates is currently seeking a Contracts SME to work with our government client in Arlington, VA. The Contracts SME will support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)), which plays a critical role within the Department of War (DoW).

This role is hybrid and is on-site two to three days per week.

The Contracts SME may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:

• Advise in government property accountability end-to-end processes and policies, including both OSW and Component-level (such as DLA, DCMA, and Services) and corresponding information systems and tools.
• Develop and conduct training including GFP policy and GFP Module training, for both Contractor and Government users.
• Provide assistance to both Contractor and Government users as required.
• Participate in Agile Development process for capabilities and enhancements for the GFP Module, to include sprint planning, demonstrations, backlog grooming, touch points, testing, and user stakeholder coordination.
• Assist with Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment interfacing with both Government and Contractor property systems.
• Provide Component property system testing support, including for the Enterprise Logistics Management System Support transaction creation, troubleshooting, and coordination with Joint Interoperability Test Command.
• Analyze Item Unique Identification Clause Compliance metrics.
• Assist with establishing a next- generation Item Unique Identification (IUID) policy and any related changes to the IUID Registry or GFP Module.
• Support the Integrated Award Environment (IAE) to ensure the DoW acquisition systems and federal acquisition systems seamless integration to ensure transfer of data.
• Facilitate and support high-level interagency working groups to advocate for DoW policy and system requirements.
• Support development of audit responses and the implementation of the audit recommendations for IAE and DoW acquisition systems findings.
• Participate in development process for capabilities and enhancements for acquisition systems that impact the IAE and other DoW and Federal acquisition systems.
• Provide recommendations and guidance on acquisition system development.
• Ensure IAE Activities align with and execute the Defense-Wide Procurement Capabilities Strategic Plan.

Required Experience/Skills:

• At least 15 years of practical experience and at least 3 years of recent staff level (Component level or higher).
• At least 7 years of practical experience in Federal e-Business Systems execution.
• At least 3 years of practical experience with the PIEE GFP Module and IUID Registry or equivalent systems.
• At least 3 years of practical experience with the Integrated Acquisition Environment processes.
• At least 3 years of practical experience in program management.
• Capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple concurrent tasks with urgent deadlines and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Products must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III certification in Contracting Professional (or Legacy Level III) is highly desirable.

Education Requirements:

• Master's Degree required. A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 17 years' experience will be accepted in lieu of a Master's degree.

Security Requirements:

• Candidates for this position must have an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Company Description

Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in McLean, VA with offices in Huntsville, AL. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication, and hard work.

Our core capabilities include:

• Strategic Planning
• Cost Estimating
• Budget Programming and Justification
• Budget Execution
• Acquisition Management
• Financial Systems Support & Integration

MDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
• Retirement/401(k)
• Flexible Leave Policy

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.