The Amivero Team
Amivero’s team of IT professionals delivers digital services that elevate the federal government, whether national security or improved government services. Our human-centered, data-driven approach is focused on truly understanding the environment and the challenge, and reimagining with our customer how outcomes can be achieved.
Our team of technologists leverage modern, agile methods to design and develop equitable, accessible, and innovative data and software services that impact hundreds of millions of people.
As a member of the Amivero team you will use your empathy for a customer’s situation, your passion for service, your energy for solutioning, and your bias towards action to bring modernization to very important, mission-critical, and public service government IT systems.
Special Requirements
- US Citizenship Required to obtain Public Trust (if applicable)
- 10+ years of experience supporting the federal government
- Ability to travel to the Reston, VA office a min of 2x per week
The Gist…
Our Senior Vice President, Acquisition Strategy will report to the CEO and serve as a senior strategic advisor on federal acquisition strategy. The SVP will bring deep knowledge of federal acquisition processes, competitive dynamics, and procurement regulations (including the FAR) to help our organization navigate full and open competitions and other complex acquisition environments. Working closely with leadership, the SVP will play a critical role in advising how we align our offerings, partnerships, and proposals with government buying strategies to improve our competitive edge.
What Your Day Might Include…
- Advising executive leadership and capture teams on acquisition strategies, procurement trends, and optimal approaches for positioning in full and open or limited competition environments.
- Analyzing upcoming solicitations and acquisition forecasts to shape internal strategy and readiness well in advance of RFP releases.
- Providing guidance on interpreting and applying Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency-specific procurement rules to support compliant and competitive positioning.
- Collaborating with capture and proposal teams to review government RFPs and develop approaches aligned with acquisition preferences (e.g., contract vehicles, teaming strategies, pricing models).
- Monitoring shifts in federal acquisition strategies, including changes in contracting vehicles, preferences for small business participation, or emerging requirements.
- Helping the organization assess when to prime or team, and how to construct strong partner ecosystems to enhance our competitiveness.
- Supporting strategic go/no-go decisions by providing insights on acquisition risks, competition, and government intent.
- Coaching internal stakeholders on acquisition nuances and supporting internal education around government procurement strategy.
Success Metrics
- Growth: Drive the expansion of the CBP PWSS task order and identify opportunities for new and future contracts within the Office of Trade, ensuring sustained business growth and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Influence on win strategy for key pursuits, resulting in a measurable increase in qualified pipeline value.
- Establishment of competitive intelligence mechanisms that shape how we approach full & open competitions and recompetes.
- Lead assessments of FAR-driven acquisition approaches, resulting in reduced compliance risk and improved bid scoring.
- Contribute to shaping acquisition strategies or RFP requirements through early engagement or industry feedback mechanisms.
- Executive Leadership: Regular engagement with C-suite and capture teams to inform executive decisions on bid/no-bid, teaming, and pricing strategies.
- Development of enterprise-level acquisition strategy frameworks or playbooks adopted across portfolios.
- Active participation in go/no-go reviews and executive gate reviews, with a 90%+ alignment to corporate priorities.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications…
- US Citizenship required to obtain Public Trust (as necessary)
- 10+ years of experience supporting the federal government
- Deep experience navigating federal acquisition environments, including full and open competitions and other complex procurement strategies.
- Expertise in interpreting and applying the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and understanding agency-specific acquisition nuances.
- A strong strategic mindset, with the ability to analyze procurement trends, synthesize market intelligence, and translate insights into actionable positioning strategies.
- Experience supporting capture teams, proposal development, and shaping strategies that align with government acquisition preferences.
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and advising senior leadership on acquisition-related decision-making.
- Previous experience in a senior government acquisition role or advising on large-scale federal pursuits preferred.
EOE/M/F/VET/DISABLED
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Amivero complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.