Federal Acquisitions SME

Company: CGI Group, Inc.
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 21, 2020

Job Description:

Position Description: CGI Federal has an immediate need for a federal acquisition subject matter expert for a large-scale Momentum ERP financial and acquisition system implementation. This is an exciting full-time opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest organizations of the US Federal Government. This program will retire the agency's existing legacy system and replace it with Momentum. We take an innovative and collaborative approach to supporting our client, working in an agile environment using emerging technologies. You will be interacting with a dynamic team of people, with opportunities to learn and grow as you help deliver the overall solution to our client. Your future duties and responsibilities: * Support federal customers with analyzing current acquisition processes, recommending opportunities for streamlining and enhancing acquisition processes, and developing and implementing solutions to meet customer requirements. * Attend and participate in meetings with client stakeholders. * Conduct analysis on problems independently, research and recommend solutions, and execute resolution steps to address client issues. * Provide functional support for testing such as developing test scenarios and documentation and performing validation testing for the core Momentum application and reports. * Provide functional support for new initiative implementation activities, such as requirements analysis, development of design, and configuration documentation * Provide support for federal government mandated initiatives. Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Due to the nature of the contract requirements, US citizenship and successful passing of CGI background check is required prior to beginning work. * Bachelor's degree * Former Contracting Officer with 3+ years of federal contracting experience * Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines and US Government contracting * Experience conducting a wide range of acquisition lifecycle activities, including: o Acquisition planning o Contract awarding and closeout activities o Source selection o Firm fixed-price contracts o T&M contracts o Cost and price analysis and negotiation experience o Cost plus and cost reimbursement * Experience using a modern contracting writing system * Willingness to be active and "hands-on" in configuring and testing the new solution * Open to implementing new acquisition strategies * Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate and interact with senior level management and clients * Interest in business process improvement and modernization of acquisition processes at a large federal agency. * Strong written and oral communication skills * An outstanding ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines * Self-motivated with a positive attitude, works independently and good work ethic, the successful candidate will be a team player who is proactive Desired Qualifications: * Exposure to Momentum or other financial ERP system is desired #CGIFederalJob What you can expect from us: Build your career with us. It is an extraordinary time to be in business. As digital transformation continues to accelerate, CGI is at the center of this change---supporting our clients' digital journeys and offering our professionals exciting career opportunities. At CGI, our success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing our company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create. Be part of building one of the largest independent technology and business services firms in the world. Learn more about CGI at www.cgi.com. No unsolicited agency referrals please. CGI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics. CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the requisition number of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. 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