Senior Advisor

Full Time
Washington, DC 20006
Posted
Job description
One Federal Solution is supporting the USAID Management Bureau Office of Acquisition and Assistance (M/OAA) with services for foreign operations. We are hiring a Senior Advisor to join our team with the following responsibilities.

Job Description
  • Provides senior technical guidance & analytical support to USAID Missions, including Mission Directors and Deputy Mission Directors, on development solutions reflecting strategic priorities.
  • Provides Advisor coordinates closely with Mission Offices and Acquisition & Assistance teams (e.g., Contracting Officers and A&A Specialists).
  • The Senior Advisor works directly with Mission senior leaders and technical and A&A workforce staff on procurement policy, evaluation, innovation, and strategic risk-taking advocacy with Mission and Washington stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate an expert understanding of federal and USAID procurement and award making and management regulations and policies including but not limited to the Code of Federal Regulations (FAR), Agency for International Development Acquisition Regulations (AIDAR), and USAID Automated Directive Series (ADS).
  • Exercise independent judgment and decision-making related to acquisition and assistance policies and guidelines.
  • Independently research, review, analyze, and/or interpret current and new acquisition and assistance statutes, regulations, policies, or procedures to ensure consistent adherence to USG and USAID requirements and to strengthen internal office procurement and award making and management policies, procedures, and systems including capturing best practices and innovations.
  • Draft for the Assistance Officer/ Contracting Officer suggested response to acquisition and assistance inquiries through research, analysis, and presentation of necessary documentation.
  • Prepare and/or provide substantive assistance in the creation and execution of short- and/or long-term solutions to complying with and addressing acquisition and assistance requirements and challenges.
Job Qualifications
  • Candidates must be available for domestic assignments as well as overseas deployments within two to four weeks’ notice.
  • Must successfully complete government background investigation for facility access. (Current Secret clearance preferred)
  • Skilled in executing multi-million procurement actions, from the planning to the award stage to the post-award stage and has demonstrated experience in conducting training and capacity building of the project staff, beneficiaries, stakeholders on the topics of Contract Administration, Cost Allowability, and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), among other topic areas.
  • Skill in the use of most elements of desktop and cloud-based office productivity software (e.g. word processors, spreadsheets, and presentations) is required.
  • Holds an undergraduate degree from an accredited school (advanced degree preferred).
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
About One Federal Solution
One Federal Solution (OFS) is a custom Information Technology and innovative Professional Services provider with over 15 years experience supporting Defense and Civilian agencies. OFS specializes in Business Intelligence, Acquisition and Procurement, and other Professional Services. We are pioneers, builders, thought leaders, and pride ourselves in thinking outside the box to co-create with our customers, helping them achieve excellent enterprise wide outcomes. As a certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), OFS is committed to providing people who deliver high performance and excellence to our government partners.

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