Acquisition Specialist / Technical Writer - ITA International

Overview:

At ITA International, we’re a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, we leverage subject matter expertise, data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities. 

 

With a global presence and a passionate team of over 300 ITAers, we’re driven by mission success for our customers, “In The Arena.” Our expertise spans Operations, Training, Engineering, Nanotechnology, Statistics, Machine Learning and Software Engineering – enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value. 

 

Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” We’re here, standing beside our customers, ready to serve and succeed. 

 

ITA is seeking an Acquisition Specialist / Technical Writer to support the Ship Design Team for the U.S. Coast Guard in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop and execute acquisition related policies, processes, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the USCG Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Acquisition Program, including internal/external business processes, contract requirements and financial requirements at all stages of the acquisition program’s life cycle.
• Deliver high quality documentation, paying attention to detail and summarizing complex technical concepts in an easily understandable format.
• Develop high-level reports and presentations for briefing Program Managers and senior leadership on all elements of acquisition program performance with quantitative analysis and
  recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Qualified candidate(s) shall have a minimum of ten (10) years experience supporting Major Acquisition Program(s) (DHS/USCG Level 1, DoD ACAT I or equivalent) in a management and program analyst role.
• Qualified candidate(s) shall have experience in DHS/USCG Level 1, DoD ACAT I or equivalent acquisition document development life cycle.
• Qualified candidate(s) shall have experience with development of policies and procedures, SOPs, and similar program documents.
• Qualified candidate(s) shall have experience developing, implementing, and testing SharePoint sites and creating and managing workflows in SharePoint.
• Qualified candidate(s) shall have experience in requirements development, implementation, and testing of
  automated CDRL processing tools.
• Qualified candidate(s) shall have experience in the planning, developing and execution of acquisition efforts to complete acquisition related documents, internal/external business processes, contract requirements and
  financial requirements at all stages of an acquisition programs life cycle, in accordance within the Major Systems Acquisition Manual (MSAM)/DOD 5000 series framework.
• Qualified candidate(s) shall be proficient with MS Office products specifically Access, Project, Visio, InfoPath, and NINTEX.
• Active Secret clearance 

Benefit and Compensation Transparency:

ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

Application and Employment at ITA International:

ITA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), ITA International would like to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you would like to preview the physical requirements for this position, or if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with ITA, please contact us by phone at 757-246-6781 or email us at HR@ita-intl.com.