The Alternative Construction Methods Specialist will serve as a key advisor and technical resource to the Gov Customer Civil Engineers and Enterprise partner Organizations, 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 Customer enterprise. Additionally, the Specialist will coordinate and collaborate on the program development and execution, ensuring compliance with DoD policy, design standards, and mission requirements. 

Responsibilities

• 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 Customer infrastructure programs
  • Advise on acquisition approaches leveraging OTAs and CSOs to rapidly deliver innovative technologies and solutions
• Policy & Process Improvement:
  • Assist in drafting policy updates, guidance documents, and best practices for innovative construction delivery
  • Monitor emerging trends and technologies in construction and acquisition to recommend improvement to current program and infrastructure investments
• Program Development & Execution:
  • 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 projects and programmatic criteria (eg 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 program analysis and generate trend, compliance, and requirements presentation materials and reports
  • Draft, coordinate, validate, review, analyze, and submit completed packages for action and implement business redirection/change management actions to enhance planning processes and programs
• Stakeholder Engagement & Training:
  • Coordinate with MAJCOMs, industry partners, and DoD stakeholders to identify opportunities for progressive design-build and OTA utilization
  • Engage non-traditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions, ensuring compliance with participation requirements (eg cost-sharing)
  • Lead workshops and training sessions to build organizational capability in alternative construction methods and innovative acquisition strategies

Requirements

• US Citizenship
• Full adjudicated Secret Clearance 
  • May start with an interim
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 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 (eg 10 U.S.C. § 4022)
• Experience working with non-traditional defense contractors, small businesses, and research institutions, understanding conditions required for participation (eg cost-sharing requirements)
• Experience coordinating and executing projects and programmatic criteria in compliance with DoD policy and standards
• Strong understanding of design-build principles and collaborative project delivery
• Skills 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

Preferred Certifications

• DBIA (Design-Build Institute of America)
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• FAC-C or DAWIA Level II/III in Contracting

About Us
For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ