The Role
IT Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Clearance: Public Trust
Position Summary:
Nationwide IT Services is seeking an experienced IT Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the USDA RD Technology Office by providing end-to-end acquisition support across the full program lifecycle. This role ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations and supports the planning, development, execution, and management of IT procurements.
This is a remote position, contingent upon contract award.
Key Responsibilities:
Clearance: Public Trust
Position Summary:
Nationwide IT Services is seeking an experienced IT Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the USDA RD Technology Office by providing end-to-end acquisition support across the full program lifecycle. This role ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations and supports the planning, development, execution, and management of IT procurements.
This is a remote position, contingent upon contract award.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert guidance on federal acquisition and contracting regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Support all phases of the acquisition lifecycle, from planning through post-award administration.
- Develop and review acquisition documentation, including:
- Requests for Information (RFIs)
- Statements of Objectives (SOOs)
- Performance Work Statements (PWS)
- Cost estimates and evaluation criteria
- Market research and analysis
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and refine IT requirements aligned with mission needs.
- Assist in developing acquisition strategies, including:
- Contract type selection
- Market research
- Small business considerations
- Use of contract vehicles (e.g., GSA Schedules, IDIQs, BPAs)
- Conduct cost, schedule, and cost-benefit analyses; validate financial and budgetary inputs.
- Track and manage acquisition packages from initiation through award.
- Support post-award contract administration, including performance monitoring and issue identification.
- Assist with Quality Assurance (QA) activities, including surveillance planning and execution.
- Provide acquisition-related training and promote best practices.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting federal acquisition compliance, documentation development, and acquisition strategy activities across the full acquisition lifecycle.
- Demonstrated experience supporting federal IT acquisitions across the full lifecycle
- Strong knowledge of federal acquisition regulations and contracting processes
- Experience developing acquisition documentation and strategies
- Ability to perform cost analysis and evaluate contract performance
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
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The Company
What We Do
Nationwide IT Services, Inc. (NIS) is designated 8(a) by the SBA, and a CVE verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Information Technology (IT) and Management consulting company. NIS has been providing Information Technology Solutions, program management support services and subject matter expertise within the federal government since 2006. NIS works with each client to deploy a mission-specific solution that: Complies with the Regulatory Environment Captures the Client’s Mission, Vision & Values Aligns Objectives with Deliverables Applies Industry Best Practices Creates Measurable, Sustainable Change.
