Required Skills and Experience:
Clearance and Experience:
• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience supporting Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, U.S. Space Force, Intelligence Community, or other federal acquisition policy efforts
Acquisition Expertise:
• Expertise in defense or space acquisition, including acquisition authorities, governance structures, approval processes, and organizational frameworks
• Strong knowledge of alternative and rapid acquisition pathways, cross-agency acquisition models, and statutory acquisition reform authorities
• Experience supporting organizational transformation and acquisition reform, including the implementation of revised processes, approval authorities, and governance structures
Policy Analysis and Reform
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret acquisition policy, legislation, and congressional intent, particularly their effects on acquisition speed and capability delivery
• Proven ability to identify policy, governance, and organizational barriers and develop actionable acquisition reform recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex policy research and translate findings into practical recommendations, implementation roadmaps, and playbooks
Stakeholder Engagement and Executive Communication
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders across organizations such as SAF/SQ, SSC, MDA, NRO, OSD/USD(A&S), and congressional staffs
• Experience preparing decision papers, policy assessments, executive briefings, and recommendations for senior Government leaders
Required Education and Certifications:
• Bachelor's in business management, Engineering or related field of study
Security:
Requires the applicant to possess and maintain an active security clearance for the position. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship.
Physical Requirements:
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Position may require typing and reading from a computer screen. Must have sufficient mobility, including but not limited to bending, reaching, and kneeling to complete daily duties in a timely and efficient manner. There is a possibility that due to parking availability and location of work, walking moderate to long distance may be required. Possible lifting up to 30 lbs.
Please note: Mano Lani LLC reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Positions functions and qualifications may vary depending on business needs.
Mano Lani LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, creed, religion, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status or legally protected characteristic