Acquisition Policy & Oversight Task Lead - Onsite, Washington, DC
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BluePath Labs seeks an Acquisition Policy & Oversight Task Lead for a federal client. The lead will direct acquisition policy analysis and oversight support, coordinate compliance reviews and audit responses, and develop corrective-action recommendations. The role connects policy and oversight findings to practical improvements in acquisition processes and operational delivery. The position is onsite in Washington, DC, and is contingent upon contract award.
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Washington, DC, USA | 119,000-161,500 per year Fair market value | Full Time
| BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package
Acquisition Policy & Oversight Task Lead
Location: Onsite - Washington, DC
Clearance: No active clearance required; TS/SCI preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Salary: $119,000 - $161,500
BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration.
We are seeking an experienced Acquisition Policy & Oversight Task Lead to lead acquisition policy analysis, internal-review support, external-audit response support, and corrective-action recommendations for a federal client. This individual will identify systemic issues and coordinate proposed improvements with client leadership to connect policy and oversight findings to acquisition processes and operational delivery.
The successful candidate will direct specialist work in acquisition policy analysis and oversight support. Responsibilities include coordinating compliance reviews, supporting internal reviews and external-audit responses, reviewing significant findings and guidance, developing corrective-action recommendations, and working with client leadership to coordinate systemic improvements. This individual will translate policy and oversight findings into practical improvements to acquisition processes and operational delivery.
U.S. citizenship is required. An active clearance is not required at the time of application; however, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. TS/SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI clearance is preferred.
Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. We are currently seeking qualified candidates to include in our proposal for an upcoming government contract. Applicants selected may be contacted for further steps if the contract is awarded.
Responsibilities:
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Lead acquisition policy analysis and oversight support for a federal client.
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Direct specialist work in acquisition policy analysis, compliance reviews, and oversight support.
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Coordinate compliance reviews of acquisition policies and processes.
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Support internal reviews and coordinate responses to external audits.
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Review significant findings and guidance to identify implications for acquisition processes and operational delivery.
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Develop corrective-action recommendations to address compliance and oversight findings.
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Identify systemic issues and coordinate proposed improvements with client leadership.
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Translate policy and oversight findings into practical improvements to acquisition processes and operational delivery.
Minimum Requirements:
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U. S. citizen
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Experience in federal acquisition policy and strong working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
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Experience with compliance reviews, audit-response support, findings, and corrective actions
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Ability to direct policy analysis and oversight support, review significant findings, translate policy and oversight findings into practical improvements, and coordinate systemic improvements with client leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
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Relevant bachelor's degree or permitted equivalent
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8 or more years in federal acquisition, including at least 3 years leading teams or workstreams
Benefits:
BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to: employer-sponsored healthcare plan, lifestyle & wellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition assistance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.
About BluePath
BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.
BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.
How this job compares
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- This posting$119–162K/yr
- Washington, D.C. median$133–196K/yr43 salary ranges
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