Advisor II

SUMMARY

The Acquisition Consultant Level 2 is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating contract actions in support of the Bureau of Consular Affairs. Contracting expertise will be utilized to support the Global Support Strategy contract. The Acquisition Consultant Level II performs a variety of tasks and analyses in all phases of the acquisitions process. The Acquisition Consultant Level II advises and assists Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) on acquisition-related topics as appropriate. Specific processes may vary depending upon specific activities, workflows, and systems/tools governed by SOPs that typically evolve over time.

The Acquisition Consultant Level 2 is expected to perform all the duties of an Acquisition Consultant Level 1 as well as the following:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide expert knowledge and leadership, advisory assistance, and guidance to CORs and other Department of State Management.
• Provide expert advice on acquisition policies, regulations and procedures to the Acquisition Team, Contracting Officer (CO), COR, Project Managers, and other DoS Management.
• Conduct cost analysis with direct insight from the GTM or working groups in order to prepare the independent government cost estimates.
• Demonstrate a multi-disciplined and goal-oriented approach to providing guidance related to the implementation of statements of objectives (SOO), performance-based services acquisitions, and executing Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plans.
• Assist the DoS in performing contract administration functions in accordance with 48 CFR Chapter 1, the contract terms, and the applicable policies and regulations of the DoS.
• Benchmark leading practices and identify possible improvement within and outside the department.
• Assist with yearly budget preparation, oversight, decision-making activities, and future forecast.
• Assist DoS in interpreting complex policy and Office of Acquisitions Management procedures and processes.
• Conducting reviews to de-obligating of fund.
• Assist the COR with invoice reviews and identifying any discrepancies.
• Analyze settlement proposals, audit reports, technical evaluations, and contractor claims.
• Develop new or revised procedures for financial and administrative review of travel procedures to facilitate the operation of the Division with established guidelines. Conduct administrative and financial analysis of travel activities.
• Assist in the preparation of various recurring reports such as monthly, quarterly, cumulative semi-annual and cumulative annual reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (BA/BS) degree in an associated technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with a valid U.S. passport and possess or obtain/maintain at minimum a SECRET clearance.
• 5-7+ years of management experience or functional area expertise.
• Experience with managing profit/loss responsibility, top-level organizational management experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to develop and apply advanced methods for organizational performance support, strategic planning, and interact with high-level government officials.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in acquisitions or supply chain fields.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other procurement statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Must demonstrate the ability to apply analytical skills to procurement issues.

Preferred

• N/A

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.