The Senior Acquisition Specialist supports The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and directly supports Office of Field Operations (OFO) Acquisition, Mission Support Directorate. This position assists in the procurement of Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) technologies to conduct inspections of cargo and conveyances for contraband as part of its mission to stop illicit imports to facilitate lawful travel and trade. This position works closely with CBP stakeholders to define and execute acquisition objectives and strategies with NII technologies.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must undergo a background investigation (BI)

Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise throughout the entire acquisition lifecycle, from initial planning to contract closure
• Guide pre-award activities, including conducting site surveys, conducting market research, developing requirements, crafting acquisition strategies, preparing independent Government cost estimates, and addressing other contractual prerequisites
• Assist in the administration and execution of contracts after they are awarded
• Manage acquisition processes for a diverse portfolio of communication, network, and information technology programs, projects, and initiatives within the Non-Intrusive Inspection Division at CBP
• Translate operational needs into contractual documents, such as Statements of Work, Work Performance Statements, and Statements of Objectives
• Review and offer recommendations for requirements generation, ensuring alignment with DHS 102 policy, and identifying technology gaps and deficiencies
• Develop and implement a stakeholder communication plan, ensuring timely and relevant information dissemination to all DHS and CBP stakeholders
• Documentation Management: Compile meeting minutes and collaborate with the ITB/Acquisition team to create and maintain the necessary program documentation