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Company: SPA
Location: Alexandria, VA
Career Level: Associate
Industries: Manufacturing, Engineering, Aerospace

Description

Qualifications

Required:

  • Ability to obtain and retain a CBP Background Investigation.
  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience.
  • Experience tracking program/project performance and schedule.
  • Experience with data analytics and business automation solutions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Desired:

  • Active DHS Suitability or CBP Background Investigation.
  • Experience providing similar support to DHS, with CBP experience highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of acquisition management, including understanding of the DHS Management Directive 102-01.


Responsibilities

The candidate will assist the Government Program Manager within the CBP Office of Trade in the development of the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) 2.0. ACE is the system through which the trade community reports imports and exports, and the government determines admissibility. Provide advice and guidance on the acquisition process--this includes stakeholder engagement, requirements analysis, reviewing acquisition documents and plans, and developing analysis on program performance. Assist with preparing SES and higher headquarters-level briefs, white papers, and memos used as the basis to support executive program recommendations and decisions. Assist with development of program plans, task trackers, and schedules that comply with the program's Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Assist the Government program manager in tracking project cost, schedule, and technical performance. Work with CBP clients to establish and monitor the program's execution towards milestones, key events, and significant accomplishment criteria. Coordinate meetings, track action items and project metrics, and report status. Support project requirements by providing acquisition program management consulting, coordinating procurement activities, and assisting with documentation and performance measures.


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