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Policy Advisor

Pardus, Inc., Chantilly, Virginia, United States, 22021

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Exciting position developing and implementing acquisition and contracting policies across the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). As a member of the office of contracts policy team, you will assist the customer in making policy changes impacting acquisition and contract management. Pardus Policy Advisors work alongside the Government as one cohesive team in a collaborative environment. As such, you must be comfortable and confident working with senior level customers and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Understanding Intelligence Community processes is a bonus and will help you to excel in the position.

Assisting the customer in identifying necessary policy changes based on Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) changes; and in response to Presidential, and Congressional directives

Identifying agency-specific impacts to higher level changes in IC policy and internal NRO process changes

Documenting policy and ensuring policy flow-down throughout the NRO Acquisition Manual (NAM), policy notes, and Notice to Industry Partners (NOTIPs)

Work shoulder-to-shoulder with the customer to ensure FAR and NAM compliance for new and existing acquisitions

Review of draft RFP and internal acquisition documents

Assisting Contracting Officers on policy related matters

Prepare briefings and white papers

Occasional support to training team by developing and delivering specialized training

Requirements

Ability to quickly adapt to role and make contributions immediately

Expert knowledge of the FAR

Knowledge of IC acquisition processes, trends, and constraints

Candidate must possess a security clearance at the TS/SCI level with a CI polygraph

Desired skills include the following

Prior government contract management experience which may include experience as a contract officer, contract specialist, or contracts administrator

Familiarity with IC budgetary and contract management processes

Knowledge of NRO acquisition processes and the NAM

Experience with various types of contracting methods to include OTAs

Knowledge of NRO processes and mission

Passion for federal policy is a plus

Company Overview Pardus, Inc is a small veteran-owned business that specializes in providing dedicated acquisition support to multiple Government customers. Our team of experienced professionals works directly with customer teams to guide them through the acquisition process to include providing assistance in developing acquisition strategies, conducting market research, releasing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and facilitating source selections. The Pardus competencies are comprised of three complimentary pillars which include acquisition training, acquisition consulting, and strategic policy implementation. Pardus, Inc is dedicated to providing outstanding mission support balanced with excellent quality-of-life for employees.

To apply for this position, please email your resume to: info@pardusinc.com #J-18808-Ljbffr