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Posted: Aug. 30, 2019

Clearance Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen; shall possess a minimum of an ACTIVE government TOP-SECRET clearance. If you do not meet this requirement do not apply.

Company Information:

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, iPower LLC is an SBA certified woman-owned small business (WOSB) that provides first-class professional consulting services in a wide variety of disciplines. Since its founding, iPower has sustained stable growth by successfully supporting government and commercial clients in areas such as strategic planning, business process improvement, performance management, quality assurance, earned value management, enterprise support, project management and training services. iPower’s business consulting services are grounded upon government, industry and academia best practices and are offered within frameworks that include the CMMI Institute, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 and 20000, Six Sigma, the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and standards of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and IT Governance best practices.

iPower LLC offers a flexible work environment and competitive compensation packages including medical and dental insurance, paid time off and holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401K, short and long-term disability, employee life insurance, and more!

Responsibilities:

• Assess current Cybersecurity Strategy for relevance and alignment with the overall Systems Engineering activities;
• Assess current systems for alignment with the DoD biometric enterprise, National Information Exchange Model (NIEM), messaging standards (i.e., DoD Electronic Biometric Transmission Specifications (EBTS)), and international standards (i.e., ISO/IEC 24745);
• Analyze current systems and transactional trends to propose solutions to reduce Type 1 and Type 2 biometric errors;
• Conduct technical reviews of Iris Exchange (IREX), Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT), Multiple Biometric Evaluation (MBE), Face in Video Evaluation (FIVE), Multiple Biometric Grand Challenge (MBGC), and NIST Special Publications for applicability and make recommendations for all PM DoD Biometric systems;
• Analyze systems engineering Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) deliverables from other contracts (e.g., System Integrator (SI));
• Analyze the overall effectiveness of SI engineering processes and delivered products with respect to achievement of project/product goals, requirements, and schedules;
• Conduct technical reviews of CDRL items and materials provided by the SI in support of technical reviews and audits;
• Conduct capacity planning to identify and recommend cost effective, optimized designs and configurations that balance functionality, scalability, performance, and transactional capacity against peak workload demands and continuity of operations requirements;
• Prepare key Systems Engineering documentation required for a DoD Acquisition Program in accordance with AR 70-1 and the DoD 5000 Series ;
• Conduct analysis and provide recommendations on complex engineering challenges with biometrics / forensics information technology systems in areas such as the use of cloud-based technology services, commercial off-the shelf product comparisons, or networking topology analysis to identify performance or security improvements
• Perform other Systems Engineering support, as directed by the Government.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical or scientific field such as engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, operations research, engineering management, engineering technology, or computer science
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with deploying and sustaining large, or enterprise information systems
• Experience with Enterprise Biometric and Forensic solutions is required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Must have advanced knowledge and experience with using Microsoft Office suite
• Strong negotiation experience
• Must be able to work in a team and as in individual contributor
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple/detail-oriented tasks
• Strong self-organization and self-management skills, with emphasis on self-initiation and follow through
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Place of Performance:

• Fort Belvoir, VA

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Posted: Aug. 5, 2019

Responsibilities:

Support a biometrics program on all matters related to networking and satellite communications, including: analog and digital circuits or products, frequency synthesizers, amplifiers, transmitters and receivers, down converters, frequency multipliers, digital logic, demodulators, land mobile radio systems, satellite communications systems (SATCOM), commercial communication systems, Wi-Fi, cellular, tactical communications, down converters, filters, and antenna systems ranging from arrays to parabolic reflectors

• Provide expert operations and maintenance support of antenna controllers, Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA), Low-Noise Amplifier (LNA)/ Low-Noise Block downconverter (LNB) , up and down converters, Fiber optic/Coax/Ethernet Cable, Frequency-division multiple access (FDMA) / Time division multiple access (TDMA) modems (satellite modems)
• Provide support for commercial and military satellite acquisition procedures, IP routing, switching and protocols, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Quality of Service (QoS), Voice and Data - T1/E1, Foreign Exchange Office (FXO), and installation, maintenance, and configuration of networks. 
• Perform, or direct the performance of complex engineering assignments involved in the research, design, and development of an overall RF SATCOM system comprised of a number of components and or sub systems
• Manage SATCOM projects from concept to delivery of hardware solution
• Prepare plans, systems specifications and equipment operating procedures
• Prepare studies, cost estimates and technical reports
• Compile and evaluate test data, prepare technical analysis, recommend methods and processes required to meet design objectives on new or improved products and/or processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical or scientific field such as engineering, engineering management, engineering technology, networking or computer science
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience with deploying and sustaining networks utilizing various satellite, wired, and other wireless technologies. An additional 7 years of experience / applied scientific work may be substituted for a degree
• Experience with biometrics systems is desired
• Successful performance requires experience in the design and implementation of information/communications systems to move complex data across a tactical network
• Familiarity with Engineering standards, IEEE/ISO and/or CMMI that apply to Biometrics and Networking
• Must be able to work as Technical Lead on a team and as in individual contributor

Place of Performance:

• Fort Belvoir, Virginia

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Posted: Jul. 12, 2019

Responsibilities:

iPower is looking for a Program Manager to lead a team of Contract Specialists (junior, mid, and senior-level) in providing acquisition and contract management support to a government client. The team will serve as advisers and assist in planning, soliciting, awarding, administering, and closing contract actions. The PM will:

• Manage and assess progress in assigned projects/programs, including cost, schedule, and performance supporting baseline requirements, by applying program management methods and procedures
• Develop, execute, and monitor risk management strategies to address areas of concern or potential gaps
• Manage all contractual responsibilities and delivery of all contract deliverables
• Determine staff priorities and plan/manage workload
• Interact with internal and external government and contract personnel to ensure compliance with relevant regulations, local policies, and directives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in accounting, business, finance, economics, contract law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management (master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum 20 years of business/analytical leadership experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cradle to grave acquisition/contract support
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification Level III, or Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level III, or industry equivalent.
• Experience with Open Market, GSA Schedule and GWAC procedures
• Proficiency in FAR/DFARs requirements, SAP, and Federal Appropriations Law
• Experience in applying Agile or Lean acquisition principles

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Posted: Aug. 5, 2019

Clearance Required: 

TOP SECRET security clearance required. All Personnel in order to begin work will be required to complete the requirements for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access and complete a Counter-Intelligence polygraph (current Full Scope polygraph will also be accepted).

Do not apply for this job if you do not currently hold a TS security clearance.

Place of Performance:

• Washington, DC, Bolling AFB

Must Have Special Requirements:

• Current/Active TS/SCI clearance
• 5 to 10 years of administrative support experience
• BA/BS Degree preferred

Description:

Reporting to a Director and/or Deputy Director of a DoD Intel Organization. Provide comprehensive administrative support. Serves as the executive assistant with a focus on scheduling, travel, logistics, meeting planning, presentation and memo drafting activities.

May correspond on behalf of the Director and or Deputy Director with key internal and external stakeholders such as government officials and their staff. The successful candidate must be highly proficient/expert in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook with the ability to learn new software programs with ease.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Senior Leadership Calendars / Coordinate Meetings
• Ensure that information is recorded and sent on time to appropriate individuals
• Coordinate, tracks and monitors administrative and program support activity across a variety of Mission Support functional disciplines
• Draft, process, catalog, file, and maintain the correspondence, messages and other documentation. Correspondence includes military and civilian letters, internal and external memorandums, enclosures, endorsements, transmittal letters, award recommendations, minutes of meetings, talking papers, background papers, fact sheets, point papers, and briefing papers.
• Word processing, typing, editing, classification marking, preparing envelopes, annotating writer information; assembling completed correspondence and documents for review, approval and signature; making copies; retaining office copies, and placing office copies in official files. Preparing unclassified and classified mail, and packages for mail/distribution/courier. Establish expertise on current DoD and IC regulations and established administrative procedures, draft new procedures as required for government approval.
• Track and monitor actions to include receiving actions, entering them into a log, indicating an assigned action officer and indicating status and completion of each action. File a copy of each completed action.
• Prepare briefing materials including Power Point slides or other presentation media.
• As assigned, serve as assistant for military and civilian manpower and personnel actions. Prepare applicable paperwork for government approval. Consolidate and edit various recurring reports.
• Review incoming and outgoing classified and unclassified correspondence.
• Serve as the travel focal point, composing and preparing TDY justification, verifying travel requests for conformance to travel plans, resolve deviations, and ensure accountability on travel-related items, prepare travel orders and any other travel related documents.
• The contractor shall plan/coordinate travel for senior personnel. The contractor shall prepare and monitor travel vouchers.
• Assist with escort duties for uncleared personnel in secure work spaces.
• As assigned, maintain, update, and distribute alert rosters, phone charts, and organizational diagrams.
• As assigned, compile briefings, make copies, answer phones, send and receive fax documents, make overhead slides, and provide other general office support as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 to 10 years' experience (1 year of education = 1.5 years’ experience)
• Experience providing EA Support to Executive Level Officers
• Experience working either for the Government, or on behalf of the Government as a contractor
• Significant experience using Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrates high degree of independent judgment
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work well in a mixed team of government personnel and other contractors
• Strong self-organization and self-management skills, with emphasis on self-initiation and follow through

Company Information:

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, iPower LLC is an SBA certified 8(a), woman-owned small business (WOSB) that provides first-class professional consulting services in a wide variety of disciplines. Since its founding, iPower has sustained stable growth by successfully supporting government and commercial clients in areas such as strategic planning, business process improvement, performance management, quality assurance, earned value management, enterprise support, project management and training services. iPower’s business consulting services are grounded upon government, industry and academia best practices and are offered within frameworks that include the CMMI Institute, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 and 20000, Six Sigma, the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and standards of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and IT Governance best practices.

iPower LLC offers a flexible work environment and competitive compensation packages including medical and dental insurance, paid time off and holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401K, short and long term disability and more!

Apply Here

Posted: Jul. 12, 2019

Clearance Required:

TOP SECRET security clearance required. All Personnel in order to begin work will be required to complete the requirements for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access and complete a Counter-Intelligence polygraph (current Full Scope polygraph will also be accepted).

Do not apply for this job if you do not currently hold a TS security clearance.

Location: PAFB, FL

Responsibilities:

The financial management personnel shall assist in overseeing, creating, maintaining, and tracking financial spend plans and contract financial data. Personnel shall interact with internal and external government and contractor personnel, as required, in order to ensure smooth obligation and execution of program/project funds, as well as to ensure all financial actions comply with relevant policies and directives. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide technical and advisory assistance in processing and/or reviewing Contract Management System (CMS) packages (e.g. acquisition planning record (APR), interagency acquisition planning records (IA APRs), and military interdepartmental purchase requests (MIPRs))
• Provide advice and assistance to others relating to contracting work and prepare correspondence
• Provide advice, guidance, training, and assistance to technical, financial, or program personnel, and/or contractors
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for required content of CMS packages and DIA-unique regulations, procedures and systems
• Track the status of acquisition actions through commitment, obligation, and expenditure of funding
• Provide status reports, weekly or at intervals directed by the COR, pertaining to recent funding execution as well as the current status of all APRs and requisitions in CMS
• Track the status of purchase requisitions (PRs) from creation through final accounting for completion of tasks, receipt of deliverables, recording of all expenses, and de-obligation of any unused funds
• Provide monthly status reports, monthly are at intervals directed by the COR, pertaining to contract and MIPR invoicing and burn rates
• Assist in the maintenance of program/project databases, files and automated data systems (ADPs) for all acquisition actions
• Provide assistance in estimating project schedules, resources, costs and budgets
• Provide administrative support for the routing and tracking of financial/acquisition documentation to leadership and program/project managers
• Utilize DIA Financial Accounting Corporate Tracking System (FACTS) / Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) financial database accounts to verify available funding, funding expenditures, and conduct queries

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business, or similar, with 24 semester hours in any combination of accounting, business, finance or contract law, economics or 7 years of DoD work experience or combination of education and military experience
• Minimum 7 years of experience in DoD environment supporting financial/acquisition management requirements
• Experience in supporting RDT&E and O&M acquisition for rapid, global deployment of systems with various IC and DoD mission partners
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification in Contracting Level 2 and/or Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Level 2
• Acquisition 101 (ACQ 101) required
• Must have expert knowledge of DoD Financial management Regulation (FMR) 7000.14-R and Federal Appropriations Law
• Strong self-organization and self-management skills, with emphasis on self-initiation and follow through
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Must be able to work in a team and as in individual contributor
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Company Information:

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, iPower LLC is an SBA certified 8(a), woman-owned small business (WOSB) that provides first-class professional consulting services in a wide variety of disciplines. Since its founding, iPower has sustained stable growth by successfully supporting government and commercial clients in areas such as strategic planning, business process improvement, performance management, quality assurance, earned value management, enterprise support, project management and training services. iPower’s business consulting services are grounded upon government, industry and academia best practices and are offered within frameworks that include the CMMI Institute, Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001 and 20000, Six Sigma, the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) and standards of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and IT Governance best practices.

iPower LLC offers a flexible work environment and competitive compensation packages including medical and dental insurance, paid time off and holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401K, short and long term disability and more!

Apply Here