Acquisition Policy SME SkillsMust be able to demonstrate expertise in FAR, DFARS, and NMCARS to include the Revolutionary FAR OverhaulResearch and analysis skills, policy expertise, written and verbal communications, and acquisition lifecycle expertise from planning through closeoutConsulting expertise in advising clients and tactfully correcting contracting personnel, if neededStrong analytical and business professional writing skillsNavy contracting experience, experience designing and maintaining content in Atlassian Confluence, Navy Electronic Procurement System (ePS) (or similar contract writing system), Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) user, System for Award Management (SAM) userStrategic thinking, critical thinking, oral and written communication, customer service, business acumen, problem solving, flexibility, change management, conflict management, influencing/negotiating, teambuilding, creativity, and innovation, leveraging diversity, and accountabilityUnderstanding of various acquisition methods and contract types, including commercial and non-commercial acquisitions, fixed-price contracts, and cost-reimbursement contract types. Acquisition Policy SME QualificationsMaster's degree in a related fieldMinimum of 10 years' experience as a DOW contract specialist (1102 job series)Minimum of 5 years of procurement policy relevant experience within the previous 15 yearsDAWIA II, DOW Contracting Professional Certification, Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), or equivalentSubject matter expertise in DOW acquisition policy, practices, and proceduresDefense contractor industry business practices/proceduresTechnical understanding/credibility interpreting Federal/DOW acquisition regulations Required Clearances and ScreeningsActive Secret clearance is requiredMUST be able to successfully pass a drug screen and background check About Joint Strategic Technologies (JST)No objective is beyond reach!