Full Time | Tullahoma, TN, USA Job Title: Program Acquisition and Execution Support Specialist Location: Arnold AFB, TN -Tullahoma, TN (On-Site) Canvas is seeking a qualified individual to provide advisory and assistance services to the Air Force project managers in PMDS at Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) at Arnold AFB, TN. The candidate will provide a wide range of services including contract acquisition support, contract administration assistance, market research, developing schedules, and records management/administrative support, as well as supporting virtually any and all aspects of various projects, planned or underway. Duties: Provide procurement support including, but not limited to, the following: Gathering data needed for the gov to provide evaluation/scoring of specific contracts Conduct market research to identify sources, pricing, and delivery information. Manage/organize program records. Develop waivers/sole sources for time-critical procurements Develop Independent Government Estimates (IGE). Prepare Requests for Information (RFI). Provide coordination support to Industry Day events. Identify and utilize existing IDIQ contract vehicles to address specific procurement needs. Assess availability of equipment and services from GSA distributors as means to expedite procurements. Write SOW and SOOs Conduct Risk Workshops for specific programs Provide contract administration support including, but not limited to, the following: Process AF-3000 submittal forms and transmit to AF contracting. Forward deliverables to appropriate personnel for review/approval. Participate in weekly status meetings/calls, as well as unscheduled discussions to address inquiries and/or monitor the status of specific efforts. Review design mail-outs and attend design meetings as needed. Review contract SOWs to develop/refine submittal requirements. Review engineering drawings and monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to approved designs. Develop and maintain tracking tools to monitor contractor submittals, CLIN claims, invoicing status, and deliverable status, as well as to identify past due items. Support verification/validation efforts associated with contract deliverables (g., review concrete strength results, witness mandrel testing, etc. Provide program/project documentation and administrative support including, but not limited to, the following: Prepare, organize, and maintain hardcopy documentation according to defined process . Post selected electronic records to online repositories and help maintain record sets on shared drives and SharePoint sites. Participate in project status meetings/calls and provide meeting minutes. Provide inputs and monitor overall project schedules. Prepare Information Release Authorizations (IRA) to facilitate transmittal of documentation to contractors, suppliers, and other approved outside organizations. Support preparation of briefing packages. Assist in maintaining accurate documentation of project activities, decisions and outcomes. Requirements:
PM2 Bachelors degree in a related field with 1-3 year of relevant experience
PM3 Bachelors degree in a related field with 1-3 year of relevant experience
PM4 Masters degree in a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience
SME exceptional / highly unique expertise, recognized industry leader in a given area of expertise
Desired Qualifications Knowledge of MP-ICAM
Knowledge of project risk assessments
Knowledge of CPARS and scoring contract execution
Knowledge of good engineering practices
Knowledge of wind tunnels, engine test, and or hypersonics
Prepare Knowledge of aerodynamics or aero propulsion sciences
Knowledge of government procurement processes and the management of large complex construction projects desirable
Prior experience working at a military facility is highly desirable (AEDC experience a plus)
PMP credentials highly desirable
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Other Essential Job Functions: Possible travel up to 5%
About Us
Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce.
Benefits of Working with Canvas
To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include:
Competitive Wages
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
11 Paid Federal Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
Discretionary performance-based bonuses
And many more!
Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities.
Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.
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