Acquisition Strategist

MITRE's National Security Accelerator Program is seeking highly motivated, late-early and early-mid career candidates passionate about solving problems for a safer world. This program will provide unique work opportunities, onboarding, and mentoring to build your skills as a future leader.

• Collaborate closely with government sponsors, acquisition specialists, and internal stakeholders to address complex acquisition challenges crucial to national security initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of effective acquisition strategies and solutions.
• Utilize your expertise in acquisition and procurement to tackle a diverse range of challenges essential to mission success.
• Develop acquisition artifacts, including requirements documents, requests for proposals, and acquisition plans, to support procurement activities effectively.
• Provide acquisition support, such as market analysis, cost analysis, and contract changes, to inform decision-making and drive efficiency in procurement processes.
• Participate in source selection activities, recommending evaluation factors, and analyzing proposal data to facilitate informed decision-making by government sponsors.
• Collaborate closely with technical, cost, and procurement teams to ensure alignment of acquisition products with technical, schedule, and programmatic requirements.
• Stay abreast of changes in acquisition regulations and policies to ensure compliance and adaptability in acquisition practices.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing within the organization to enhance acquisition expertise and address sponsor challenges effectively.
• Communicate acquisition-related analyses and recommendations clearly and concisely through written and verbal channels to stakeholders and partners.

• Typically Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or a related discipline with Minimum of 5 years of related experience in acquisition, procurement, or contracting, or Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD with relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of acquisition principles, practices, and regulations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical areas relevant to acquisition, such as contract management, source selection, and requirements development.
• Knowledge of tools and methodologies commonly used in acquisition, including FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement), and other applicable regulations.
• Experience engaging with government agencies, departments, and external partners in the context of acquisition and procurement activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex acquisition concepts clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
• This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence.