MILCON Alternative Construction Specialist
hace 26 días
Washington
Job Description Who We Are: Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations. What You’ll Do: The Alternative Construction Methods Specialist will serve as a key advisor and technical resource to Headquarters Air Force Civil Engineers and Enterprise Partner Organizations (SAF/IE, AFIMSC, AFCEC), focusing on innovative and non-traditional construction delivery methods. This role will advance the use of progressive design-build (PDB), Other Transactional Authorities (OTA), Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) mechanisms, and other acquisition strategies to accelerate infrastructure delivery, improve cost efficiency, and enhance mission readiness across the Air Force enterprise. Additionally, the specialist will coordinate and collaborate on MILCON program development and execution, ensuring compliance with DoD policy, design standards, and mission requirements. Strategic Advisory & Innovation: • Provide expert guidance on alternative construction methods, including progressive design-build and OTAs., • Develop and implement strategies to integrate innovative delivery models into Air Force infrastructure programs., • Assist in drafting policy updates, guidance documents, and best practices for innovative construction delivery., • Support planning, procurement, and execution of projects using alternative acquisition authorities., • Develop tailored acquisition, contracting, and negotiation strategies that leverage the flexibility of OTAs and CSOs to meet mission needs rapidly., • Collaborate with contracting officers, legal teams, and program managers to ensure compliance while maximizing flexibility and speed., • Coordinate and collaborate with Government personnel in the development, implementation, and execution of MILCON projects and programmatic criteria (e.g., design guides and policy standards for unified facilities design and construction) in accordance with DoD policy, base design, National Fire Protection standards, budget, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submittals., • Perform MILCON program analysis and generate trend, compliance, and requirements presentation materials and reports., • Coordinate with MAJCOMs, industry partners, and DoD stakeholders to identify opportunities for progressive design-build and OTA utilization., • Engage nontraditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions, ensuring compliance with participation requirements (e.g., cost-sharing)., • Lead workshops and training sessions to build organizational capability in alternative construction methods and innovative acquisition strategies. What You’ll Bring: Required Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field., • Minimum 4 years in federal construction or acquisition programs, with at least 3 years in alternative delivery methods (progressive design-build, OTAs, etc)., • Experience with innovative facility and infrastructure design and construction methodologies, including at a minimum progressive design-build (PDB)., • Expertise in Other Transaction Authority (OTA) and Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) mechanisms, including in-depth experience acquiring innovative technologies and solutions through both processes and a firm understanding of governing authorities (e.g., 10 U.S.C. § 4022)., • Experience working with nontraditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions, understanding conditions required for participation (e.g., cost-sharing requirements)., • Experience coordinating and executing MILCON projects and programmatic criteria in compliance with DoD policy and standards., • Strong understanding of design-build principles and collaborative project delivery., • Skill in developing tailored acquisition, contracting, and negotiation strategies leveraging OTAs and CSOs., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and propose innovative solutions., • Prior Air Staff experience is strongly preferred., • Master's Degree preferred. Expected Annual Salary: $115,000 - $125,000 Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law. Location Requirements The position will primarily work a hybrid work schedule, with a couple days of the work week to be spent at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. 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