Acquisition Governance and Oversight (AGO) Lead

OCT Consulting, LLC is an SBA-certified, 8(a) small business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

Responsibilities and Duties

OCT currently has an opening for a Acquisition Governance and Oversight (AGO) Lead to work with our federal client U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Acquisition (OA). This position is contingent upon contract award.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Manage the AGO contractor team and report to the CSS Program Manager.
• Ensure AGO team deliverables are timely and of high quality.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert regarding:
• DHS Acquisition Program Management policies and best practices
• DHS Acquisition Review Board (ARB) Preparation and follow up activities
• Facilitating and documenting milestone and In Progress Reviews (IPR)
• Developing and adjudicating Acquisition Decision Memorandums (ADM)
• Establishing and maintaining Acquisition Program Baselines
• DHS Acquisition Work Force (AWF) support and development

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements

• At least 10 years of acquisition program management experience.
• Expert level knowledge of DHS Acquisition Program Management processes.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Federal Acquisition Certification in Project/Program Management (FAC-P/PM) or DAIWA certification preferred.
• Able to obtain and maintain CBP Public Trust Clearance. A current CBP Clearance highly preferred.
• Must be able to commute within Washington DC Metro Area
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Benefits

Benefits

OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee’s gross salary
• Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
• Training Benefits

Salary Range:  $130,000- $170,000 yearly commensurate with experience, education, etc.

About OCT Consulting

OCT Consulting LLC is a certified SBA 8(a), minority owned, small, disadvantaged business providing professional services and Information Technology solutions to the federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, OCT brings the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major federal government agencies.

OCT is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. OCT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.