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Full Time | Arlington, VA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 2071

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $160,000.00 Annually

JRAD is seeking candidates to support the Director of Air Force Civil Engineers. This is a hybrid position based out of Arlington, VA (Pentagon). Fully remote may be considered.

JRAD is seeking a highly qualified Alternative Construction Methods Specialist to support Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineers and Enterprise Partner Organizations (SAF/IE, AFIMSC, AFCEC). Focusing on innovative and non-traditional construction delivery methods.

This role will advance the use of progressive design-build (PDB), Other Transactional Authorities (OTA), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) mechanisms, and other acquisition strategies to accelerate infrastructure delivery, improve cost efficiency, and enhance mission readiness across the Air Force enterprise. Additionally, the specialist will coordinate and collaborate on MILCON program development and execution, ensuring compliance with DoD policy, design standards, and mission requirements.

• Strategic Advisory & Innovation
  • Provide expert guidance on alternative construction methods, including progressive design-build and OTAs.
  • Develop and implement strategies to integrate innovative delivery models into Air Force infrastructure programs.
  • Advise on acquisition approaches leveraging OTAs and CSOs to rapidly deliver innovative technologies and solutions.
• Policy & Process Improvement
  • Assist in drafting policy updates, guidance documents, and best practices for innovative construction delivery.
  • Monitor emerging trends and technologies in construction and acquisition to recommend improvements to current MILCON and infrastructure investments.
• MILCON Program Development & Execution
  • Support planning, procurement, and execution of projects using alternative acquisition authorities.
  • Develop tailored acquisition, contracting, and negotiation strategies that leverage the flexibility of OTAs and CSOs to meet mission needs rapidly.
  • Collaborate with contracting officers, legal teams, and program managers to ensure compliance while maximizing flexibility and speed.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with Government personnel in the development, implementation, and execution of MILCON projects and programmatic criteria (e.g., design guides and policy standards for unified facilities design and construction) in accordance with DoD policy, base design, National Fire Protection standards, budget, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submittals.
  • Perform MILCON program analysis and generate trend, compliance, and requirements presentation materials and reports.
  • Draft, coordinate, validate, review, analyze, and submit completed packages for action and implement business redirection/change management actions to enhance planning processes and programs.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Training
  • Coordinate with MAJCOMs, industry partners, and DoD stakeholders to identify opportunities for progressive design-build and OTA utilization.
  • Engage nontraditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions, ensuring compliance with participation requirements (e.g., cost-sharing).
  • Lead workshops and training sessions to build organizational capability in alternative construction methods and innovative acquisition strategies.

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years in federal construction or acquisition programs, with at least 3 years in alternative delivery methods (progressive design-build, OTAs, etc).
• Experience with innovative facility and infrastructure design and construction methodologies, including at a minimum progressive design-build (PDB).
• Expertise in Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) mechanisms, including in-depth experience acquiring innovative technologies and solutions through both processes and a firm understanding of governing authorities (e.g., 10 U.S.C. § 4022).
• Experience working with nontraditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions, understanding conditions required for participation (e.g., cost-sharing requirements).
• Experience coordinating and executing MILCON projects and programmatic criteria in compliance with DoD policy and standards.

• DBIA (Design-Build Institute of America) Certification
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• FAC-C or DAWIA Level II/III in Contracting

Not specified.

• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.