Acquisition Technical Writer (Contract Contingent)

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management. We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.
Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals nationally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes. Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value.
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies. Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Acquisition Technical Writer (Contract Contingent) located In San Antonio, TX (or surrounding area) to support an engagement for Acquisition Support and Financial Management for the HIT directorate, PRM division, Budget Execution branch of the DHA. This is Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 Position and ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 position with commensurate benefits and competitive salary. The ideal Acquisition Technical Writer (Contract Contingent) has skills in: 

• Conceptualizing and writing technical materials 
• Assisting in selecting appropriate acquisition strategy, 
• Knowledge of life-cycle costs and other acquisition documents, 
• Communication Skills (Oral and Written) 
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Research skills 

The ideal candidate will have at least (3) years of performing Federal Government financial management. Will service as an Acquisition Technical Writer on a rewarding contract with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Health Agency.
Your position will include acquisition support services including, but not limited to, assisting in development of acquisition material including approval documentation, briefings, and solicitation documents. Assist in preparing required documents such as Purchase Requests, briefs, and acquisition strategy documents, including an analysis of these requirements and coordination of required actions throughout the DHA. You shall identify current best practices in the development of Performance work statements, including identification of best practices in performance based acquisition.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum (3) years of experience with Federal Government financial management required. 

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork- ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership- ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives 
• Business Acumen- understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication- ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writin
• Motivation- persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility- ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment- exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization- ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools- understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment- to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public, and social sectors 
• Curiosity- the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy that teams that work well together
• Humility- exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness- to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That’s why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.

Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.

Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits:ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.

Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.

Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.

Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.

Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.

ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.

Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.

Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.

Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL" - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

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