Homeoffice Acquisition Subject Matter Expert chez Pivot Path Solutions

Based in the Washington, D.C. Metro area, Pivot Path Solutions, LLC , is a government contracting and business solutions firm that offers enterprise IT solutions, strategic and acquisition planning, organizational development, and medical research and analytics services to help customers adapt and thrive in changing market conditions. Pivot Path Solutions is seeking a highly experienced  Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (ARCA + DAWIA Certified) to support our growing portfolio with our public sector clients. This role provides strategic acquisition and PMO support under both the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and the emerging Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment Act (ARCA) framework for VA and DoD programs. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of acquisition lifecycle management, cost oversight, and enterprise reform—helping government PMOs enhance transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making. This is a remote position.
 

Key Responsibilities

1. PMO Leadership and Support

• Provide day-to-day PMO operations support, ensuring compliance with program schedules, deliverables, and performance baselines.

• Establish and maintain integrated master schedules (IMS), risk registers, issue logs, and milestone tracking dashboards.

• Support governance boards, IPTs, and decision reviews by preparing briefing materials, acquisition documentation, and executive-level analyses.

• Implement program controls for scope, schedule, and cost management using tools such as MS Project, Power BI, and SharePoint.

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and process workflows for PMO efficiency and consistency.

• Coordinate across contracting, budget, technical, and policy teams to ensure acquisition documentation and reporting remain aligned with mission objectives.

2. Acquisition Policy and Compliance (DAWIA & ARCA)

• Advise PMO leadership on application of DAWIA career field standards, FAR/DFARS compliance, and best practices in contract strategy and documentation.

• Interpret and apply ARCA requirements related to cost assessment, portfolio oversight, and major acquisition program governance.

• Draft or review Acquisition Plans, Justifications & Approvals (J&As), Source Selection Plans, and Life-Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs).

• Support the development of ARCA-aligned policy and training materials to strengthen VA’s acquisition workforce capability.

3. Data Governance and Performance Analytics

• Partner with PMO analysts to design and maintain acquisition data dashboards tracking obligations, milestones, and performance metrics.

• Contribute to establishment of data governance frameworks that ensure accuracy, consistency, and traceability of acquisition and cost data.

• Perform trend and variance analysis to support data-driven decision-making and program health assessments.

4. Strategic Advisory and Continuous Improvement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, recommending process improvements for acquisition efficiency and compliance.

• Facilitate lessons-learned sessions and post-award evaluations to enhance PMO maturity and knowledge management.

• Support change management initiatives, training PMO staff on acquisition governance, data literacy, and cost accountability.

Qualifications

• DAWIA Level III in Contracting or Program Management (or equivalent FAC-P/PM Level III).

• Demonstrated understanding of ARCA principles and major acquisition program cost assessment requirements.

• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting federal acquisition programs and PMO operations.

• Proven ability to develop acquisition documentation, manage schedules, and support milestone reviews.

• Strong proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Power BI, and SharePoint.

• Excellent communication and analytical skills with experience briefing senior executives.

What We Offer:
Pivot Path Solutions strives to attract, motivate, and retain the best people in the industry. Our benefits package reflects our continued commitment to our employees by prioritizing the health and well-being of each member. The Company offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Contribution on Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• 100% Employer Paid Group Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Safe Harbor 401(K) Plan
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Healthcare Flexible Saving Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program

U.S. Citizenship is required, and all selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation. This includes meeting the eligibility requirements for access to classified information and the ability to obtain government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to background investigation including criminal history, employment verification, education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.
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