Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) · 14 hours ago
Acquisition Subject Matter Expert
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is a company that provides a broad range of information technology solutions. They are seeking an Acquisition Subject Matter Expert to support early acquisition activities, guide customers through acquisition processes, and ensure compliance with various statutory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Support early acquisition activities that bridge mission needs or opportunities into executable acquisition programs, primarily within BCAC Phases 1–3
Guide customers through the transition from concept or problem statement to acquisition-ready artifacts, enabling successful stand-up of program offices and downstream execution
Advise customers on appropriate acquisition pathways, including BCAC, Software Acquisition Pathway, and hybrid approaches, based on regulatory requirements and program context
Lead and support Business Enterprise Architecture (BEA) alignment activities, identifying relevant business capabilities, processes, and opportunities for reuse of existing systems or services
Develop and support Business Process Reengineering (BPR) efforts, including documentation of as-is and to-be states, process improvement strategies, and alignment with commercial best practices
Prepare and support BPR Assertions and related certification artifacts required for Defense Business Systems funding approval
Advise customers on minimizing unnecessary customization and promoting commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and industry-standard solutions where feasible
Support completion of Clinger-Cohen Act statutory requirements, including planning and development of required analyses and documentation
Coordinate and contribute to CCA-related artifacts such as Acquisition strategies, Market research approaches, Economic analyses / lifecycle cost estimates, Cybersecurity strategies (in coordination with specialists), IT portfolio registration and compliance activities
Manage the iterative and non-linear nature of CCA compliance, sequencing deliverables appropriately across the acquisition lifecycle
Serve as a liaison between customers and governance bodies, including SAF Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Management Officer (CMO) communities
Engage regularly with oversight organizations to clarify expectations, address feedback, resolve compliance issues, and facilitate timely approvals
Prepare and deliver briefings for leadership, portfolio boards, and key stakeholders
Support programs that enter the process midstream by identifying gaps, remediating deficiencies, and realigning documentation to meet statutory and policy requirements
Develop, review, and refine acquisition and compliance documentation
Conduct market research across DoD components and external organizations to identify reuse opportunities and avoid duplicative investments
Provide expert review of customer-developed documentation and recommend updates required to pass milestone and portfolio reviews
Support change management and implementation planning, including rollout strategies, schedules, and adoption considerations
Balance time between independent analytical/documentation work and extensive collaboration, typically averaging a 50/50 mix of writing and stakeholder interaction
Operate effectively in environments with incomplete guidance, evolving policy, and organizational uncertainty
Apply professional judgment to determine the appropriate depth of analysis required—avoiding both unnecessary bureaucracy and compliance risk
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Must have 10+ years of experience in Acquisition
Must have 10 years of Leadership experience with progressively higher responsibility in the public and/or private sector in the IT and/or consulting fields
Have experience with the Information Technology Acquisition process and its milestones and have experience in analyzing a variety of source documentation and supporting the creation of acquisition documentation
Demonstrate experience incorporating emerging acquisition policies and processes into development, delivery, operation and sustainment of Defense Business Systems (DBSs) and related IT systems across the spectrum of operations for the DLA
Demonstrated experience analyzing and supporting the creation of Information Technology Acquisition documentation in compliance with the guidelines and requirements outlined in guidance
Demonstrated thought leadership in Department of War (DoW) Acquisition lifecycle policies and procedures
Knowledge of organizational procedures and workflows – understanding how work moves through a company
Basic knowledge of relevant technologies or tools – e.g., Microsoft 365, communication platforms, or industry‑standard software
Knowledge of customer service practices – principles of providing quality service and managing inquiries professionally
Knowledge of data privacy and confidentiality principles – awareness of proper handling of sensitive information
Communication skills (written and verbal) – ability to convey information clearly and professionally
Time management and prioritization – balancing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
Problem‑solving and critical thinking – analyzing issues and selecting appropriate solutions
Interpersonal and teamwork skills – building rapport and collaborating effectively with others
Attention to detail – producing accurate, error‑free work
Preferred
Familiarity with Agile Principles
Familiarity with ITIL
Familiarity with EMP
Familiarity with MS Projects
Familiarity with remote communication technologies for meeting facilitation
Company
Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC)
Bering Straits Native Corporation is an investment management company that offers resource development and business opportunities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Greg Schmidt
Senior COOP Administrator
Malorie Lomer
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2025-10-06
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