Lafayette Group, Inc. Hiring for IT/Cybersecurity Acquisition Subject Matter Expert at Arlington, Virginia Full Time

Title : IT/ Cybersecurity Acquisition SME

Location: Arlington, VA (currently remote)

Lead. Grow. Impact. Founded in 1994, L GI provides strategic and technical expertise to support the public safety and national security needs of federal, state, and local government agencies. From emergency communications services and technical assistance support, to mission-critical law enforcement management, LGI is at the forefront of public safety and national security innovations.

With a diverse team of professionals, who have served on the front lines of law enforcement, criminal justice, emergency management, the military and government, LGI offers its customers a broad array of talent and capabilities. Key areas of expertise include management of law enforcement and public safety programs, data analytics, development of advanced technologies, support of cross-border interoperability initiatives, and outreach to state and municipal agencies. LGI manages a comprehensive portfolio of local law enforcement and U.S. Government programs in the areas of cybersecurity, countering violent extremism, public safety broadband, counter-terrorism, crime control, corrections, national security and intelligence, counter-narcotics policy, and emergency communications.

United in our mission and values, LGI seeks to provide unparalleled service to our clients by supporting the evolving public safety and national security environment.

LGI’s core values are the fundamental beliefs that guide our actions, unite our employees, and define our brand. These guiding principles dictate the behavior that all LGI employees are expected to embody and uphold.

Job Summary:

The IT/Cybersecurity Acquisition SME will support our federal customer in in development and execution of acquisition and contracts management business strategies aligned around both large and small acquisition programs and activities. The ideal candidate will provide insights and expertise for acquisition and contracts management tasks, including the development of innovative business management processes and streamlined solutions that align with our client’s strategies and missions. You will provide insight and expert knowledge in preparing and reviewing financial and contract-related reports and other documentation, track contract milestones, and review and archive contract deliverables. Job duties will also include identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvement initiatives to streamline and standardize contracting activities.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of experience in Federal cybersecurity initiatives and/or federal procurement in IT/cybersecurity

• Strong relationships and reputation within IT and cybersecurity industry and Federal, State, and Local government entities.

• Familiarity with programs, challenges, and priorities related to large Federal cybersecurity or/and IT initiatives and programs across the Federal Civilian Executive Branch, executive orders and policy memoranda, and strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as it pertains to procurement of cybersecurity tools and services.

• Capability to manage strategic assignments autonomously and present products and recommendations to clients and stakeholders

• Capability to gather, synthesize, and analyze data, and make recommendations to leadership pertaining to program operations

• Writing skills and the capability to communicate complex ideas and concepts in a clear and concise manner

• Public speaking and/or facilitator experience

  Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in government consulting in either federal or SLTT sectors.

• Experience as a U.S. Government Contracting Officer, Contracting Specialist, or Acquisition Program Manager on large-scale, enterprise acquisition programs.

• Experience supporting or leading customer facing engagements emphasizing managed service acquisitions (e.g., shared services, as-a-service offerings).

• Experience supporting CISA cybersecurity programs or initiatives.

• Industry recognized certification related to acquisitions or project management [e.g., Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C), Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) in Contracting or Program Management, Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contract Manager (CFCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar] .

  Clearance:

• Secret Clearance or above (desired but not required)

• Must be able to attain DHS CISA suitability / EOD upon hire

  This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

  Lafayette Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation.

  Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.