Chief IARPA R&D Contracts

Mandatory Requirements: Served as a Warranted Contracting Officer with proven technical competencies to conduct a wide range of acquisition life cycle activities from acquisition planning through contract award and subsequent closeout activities. “Cradle to grave”, cost plus, cost reimbursement, indefinite delivery indefinite quantity, security requirements, source selection, firm fixed price contracts cost and price analysis and negotiation experience. Superior ability to leverage technical proficiency to plan for, acquire, organize, integrate, develop, and prioritize human, financial, material, information and other resources to accomplish their organization’s mission and objectives. Superior ability to determine and allocate appropriate levels and mixtures of resources needed for all areas of responsibility with the superior ability to redirect resources as the emphasis of the overall program changes. Superior ability to set priorities, organize and utilize time and resources efficiently and effectively to achieve the desired results, consistent with the organization’s goals and objectives. Knowledge of requirements sufficient to work with technical representatives in defining needs. Superior ability to provide sound advice, new insights and innovative solutions to subordinates, high level program managers, executives, directors and other acquisition officials pertaining to contracting programs, statutes, procedures, problems, and solutions. Superior ability to exercise logic and good judgment to determine accuracy, relevance to data, and make effective decisions based on the interpretation of contracting regulations and practices which affect various organizational units and at various levels. Superior skill in developing the acquisition strategy as it relates to the Acquisition Plan. Expert knowledge and familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) principles, concepts, and practices, reform initiatives, and developing procurement policies and procedures, and superior ability to effectively apply these laws (e.g. CICA, FASA, Clinger-Cohen), regulations and procedures to determine contracting methods, types of acquisition instruments, business and negotiation strategies, techniques of cost analysis, and determination of contractor responsibility, methods of monitoring the performance of long term contracts and agreements with multiple partners, and contract and agreement administration. Superior skill in preserving the consistency and integrity of the federal acquisition process (e.g., protecting the proprietary information, avoiding conflicts of interest, and appropriately marking documents when acquiring supplies and services with appropriate funds). Knowledge of Agency products and services and IC missions. At least two years of progressively responsible professional contracting experience comparable to next lower level in this occupation. 10 years of full lifecycle acquisition experience, Certifications/Licenses: Successful completion of the Agency’s Level II Contracting Officer Certification Program or equivalent standards or 10 years of full lifecycle acquisition experience. Certified to Contracting Professional standards via DAWIA and /or FAC-C. Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field that includes or has been supplemented by, at least 24 semester hours of coursework in Business Administration, Accounting, Contract Administration, Finance, Law, Purchasing, Economics, Industrial Management, Marketing, Quantitative Methods, Organization and Management, or a closely related field of study or the possession of a Certified Professional Contracts Manager Certificate.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Chief Operating Officer (COO) administers the Director of National Intelligence (DNIs) vision and direction to the ODNI enterprise. This includes synchronizing policy, plans, procedures, and cross-functional issues. The COO oversees all ODNI business operations, including such areas as human resources, diversity & inclusion, finance and budget, information technology, security, facilities, and information management.