MILCON Construction Methods Specialist SME, OTA - CLEARED

Our client is an award winning global integrator supporting a major branch of our Armed Forces.  They have an immediate need for a MILCON Construction Methods Specialist with OTA experience. In this role, you will lead strategic communications for a cybersecurity organization, developing executive narratives, speeches, presentations, digital content, and public-facing materials while coaching senior leaders and managing communications through appropriate review processes.

Per our Federal Government Contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE. This position is hybrid in the DC area. 

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance on alternative construction delivery methods, including Progressive Design-Build (PDB), OTAs, and CSOs, and develop strategies to integrate innovative delivery models into Air Force infrastructure programs.

• Advise on acquisition, contracting, and negotiation strategies that leverage OTAs and CSOs to rapidly acquire innovative technologies and infrastructure solutions.

• Support the development and implementation of policies, guidance documents, and best practices for innovative construction delivery methods.

• Monitor emerging construction technologies, acquisition trends, and industry best practices to identify opportunities for improving MILCON and infrastructure investments.

• Support the planning, procurement, development, and execution of MILCON projects utilizing alternative acquisition authorities.

• Coordinate with Government personnel, contracting officers, legal teams, and program managers to ensure compliance with DoD policies, design standards, budget requirements, and mission needs.

• Support the development and execution of MILCON programmatic criteria, including design guides and policy standards for unified facilities design and construction.

• Conduct MILCON program analysis and develop trend analyses, compliance assessments, requirements presentations, and programmatic reports.

• Draft, coordinate, validate, review, and submit program documentation and acquisition packages while supporting process improvements and change management initiatives.

• Collaborate with MAJCOMs, industry partners, and DoD stakeholders to identify and implement opportunities for alternative construction methods and innovative acquisition strategies.

• Engage nontraditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions while ensuring compliance with applicable participation and cost-sharing requirements.

• Develop and deliver workshops, training sessions, and educational materials to increase organizational understanding and adoption of alternative construction methods and acquisition strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting federal construction or acquisition programs, including at least 5 years of experience with alternative delivery methods such as Progressive Design-Build and OTAs.

• Demonstrated experience with innovative facility and infrastructure design and construction methodologies, including Progressive Design-Build (PDB).

• In-depth knowledge and experience utilizing Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) mechanisms to acquire innovative technologies and solutions.

• Strong understanding of governing acquisition authorities and regulations, including 10 U.S.C. § 4022.

• Experience working with nontraditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions, including an understanding of applicable participation and cost-sharing requirements.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating and executing MILCON projects in accordance with DoD policies, design standards, and programmatic requirements.

• Strong understanding of design-build principles, collaborative project delivery, and alternative construction acquisition strategies.

• Experience developing and implementing tailored acquisition, contracting, and negotiation strategies.

• Knowledge of DoD infrastructure requirements, unified facilities criteria, National Fire Protection standards, budgeting, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) processes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to navigate complex federal regulatory and acquisition environments while identifying and implementing innovative solutions.