Manage budget and acquisition needs throughout all phases of the contracting and software development lifecycle.
Support VA customers by developing and executing their annual BOP, including MYP estimates and an acquisition strategy for procuring IT products and services within obligated funding amounts.
Prepare, submit, and validate budget status reports and actual costs for monthly OMB IT Dashboard submissions.
Support MYP activities, including development of budget justification narratives and maintenance of Product Line Major IT Business Cases.
Assist investment managers and owners with updating descriptions and contract information for their investments in Folio.
Provide daily tracking of execution-year funding and monitor development and sustainment funding obligations.
Develop and update execution artifacts and provide Earned Value Management (EVM) reports.
Prepare unfunded requirements (UFR) documentation, including acquisition plans and timelines, required funding, and impact statements.
Lead efforts to secure UFR funding or develop alternative action plans.
Provide advice and recommendations to VA customers on procurement approaches and required documentation.
Draft thorough, technically accurate, and actionable acquisition artifacts in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and VA policies.
Develop acquisition packages for software products and services, including Justification and Approval (J&A) documentation, product descriptions, Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Statements of Work (SOW).
Conduct market research on available products and services, perform Analyses of Alternatives (AOAs), summarize findings, and generate Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) and funding requests.
Coordinate acquisition schedules and document milestones based on estimated costs and administrative lead times.
Serve as a change manager by supporting collaboration among stakeholders, tracking change requests (CRs), preparing justifications, and coordinating reviews and approvals.
Maintain a continuously updated budget and acquisition tracker for the Product Line.
Develop responses to budget and acquisition-related data calls, reports, and information requests.
Prepare and review budget reports and execution schedules, including midyear and end-of-year reviews and projected spending plans.
Facilitate weekly meetings with Product Line and VA budget stakeholders to review budget execution, acquisition status, UFRs, CRs, emerging issues, and blockers.
Develop and maintain holistic knowledge of the Product Line, its products, and stakeholders to support information requests and communication needs.
Prepare and present regular reports on project status, risks, and outcomes to senior management.
Identify opportunities for process improvements within the PMO and implement best practices.
Conduct research on special topics and recommend solutions to government clients.
Facilitate executive-level virtual meetings, including agenda preparation, minutes, and tracking action items.
Work proactively and independently to complete assignments within established guidelines and timelines.
Function as part of an integrated PMO support team, sharing best practices and information.
Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Experience and knowledge of federal budgeting and acquisitions, including applicable FAR policies.
Experience working as a federal contractor or employee.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to government clients.
Consulting experience and ability to effectively manage and support government stakeholders.
Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
Ability to schedule, organize, and facilitate executive-level virtual meetings and summarize outcomes.
Ability to self-organize, manage workload, meet deadlines, and proactively seek out assignments.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget managementacquisition strategyEarned Value Management (EVM)Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Justification and Approval (J&A)Performance Work Statements (PWS)Statements of Work (SOW)Analyses of Alternatives (AOAs)Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs)Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationconsultingstakeholder managementorganizational skillsfacilitationanalytical skillsattention to detailproactive work ethicindependent work