• Active sourcing and direct outreach to talent on LinkedIn and other platforms • Build and maintain a qualified talent pool • Initial contact and screening of applicants in German and English • Coordinate and manage interview scheduling • Maintain our applicant tracking system (Personio) and support reporting • Contribute to shaping our recruiting processes and employer-branding initiatives • Communicate with candidates professionally and empathetically

• Sell CIEE's Seasonal Exchange programs to prospective U.S. businesses • Prospect and cold call to collect relevant information about the host employer's needs • Foster ongoing relationships with host employers (recruiters, H.R. representatives, business owners, U.S. summer camps) • Provide consultation on hiring needs and creating a successful Bridge USA program • Obtain commitments from host employers and U.S. summer camps to hire Bridge USA participants through CIEE hiring services by presenting a tailored hiring solution to meet each host employer's unique needs • Promote CIEE at regional and national tradeshows as needed • Work with other teams on Seasonal Exchanges to ensure a successful program experience for Bridge USA participants, from application to program completion • Hire program participants for host employers - hire may be in-person, overseas, or virtually • Maintain an accurate and complete sales database • Travel internationally as needed to support CIEE's program placement goals and objectives • Perform other duties as assigned

Public Trust Eligibility Required This is a contingent position, meaning employment is dependent upon the successful award of the associated contract to Aretum and completion of any required background investigation or security clearance verification.  About Aretum Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.  Job Summary The Acquisition Management Support SME provides professional acquisition management support to federal program offices by assisting in the development, review, and refinement of acquisition and requirements documentation. This role supports multiple program offices as part of an Acquisition Liaison Team (ALT), delivering expertise across the acquisition lifecycle, supporting procurement planning, documentation compliance, training, and continuous process improvement. The position plays a critical role in enabling timely, compliant, and effective procurements. Responsibilities - Provide acquisition management support to program offices throughout the acquisition lifecycle, with a primary focus on requirements development and documentation quality. - Support program offices in identifying and validating requirement details to ensure clarity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. - Draft, review, and refine acquisition documentation including Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), and Statements of Objectives (SOO). - Assist in the preparation and review of pre‑solicitation documentation in collaboration with Contracting Officers. - Develop and review Acquisition Plans and Market Research Reports to support procurement strategies. - Support development of Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP), evaluation criteria, Justifications and Approvals (J&As), Limited Source Justifications, and other documentation required for Purchase Request (PR) packages. - Participate in pre‑proposal conferences and coordinate with technical officials to gather inputs supporting solicitation development. - Support review and processing of a high volume of procurement packages annually, including new awards and contract modifications, across multiple program offices. - Deliver formal and informal training sessions on acquisition processes, requirements documentation, and best practices across the acquisition lifecycle. - Develop training materials, presentations, reference guides, and knowledge “take‑away” products to support workforce learning. - Conduct knowledge‑sharing sessions in group and one‑on‑one formats, including workshop‑style engagements and instructor‑led discussions. - Provide recommendations to improve acquisition and contracting processes and support the implementation of efficiencies. - Assist in maintaining and improving acquisition resources, templates, and standard language within a centralized Contracting Resource Library (CRL). - Support continuous process improvement efforts aligned with acquisition policy and governance initiatives.

OCT Consulting is a business management and technology consulting firm that supports Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology. Responsibilities and Duties OCT currently has an opening for an Acquisition Management Support SME to support a client. This position is contingent upon contract award The SME’s primary role will be assisting program offices in the creation and review of requirement documentation. This includes supporting the development of Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Objectives (SOO), market research reports, and other acquisition planning documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with applicable regulations. Additionally, the SME will deliver formal training sessions for the acquisition community. Training will cover various contract processes across the acquisition lifecycle, such as acquisition planning, solicitation preparation, proposal evaluation, contract administration, and process improvement. Day to day responsibilities include: ● Requirements Documentation: Support the program office in identifying the requirement details. Review requirement documents with the program offices for requirement validation and clarity, participate in pre-proposal conferences as necessary, and obtain input from technical officials prior to preparation of the solicitation. Conduct formal and informal training on requirements documentation as necessary. ● Pre-Solicitation Documentation: Assist program offices in preparing pre solicitation documentation in close collaboration with the responsible Contracting Officer. This support includes drafting, reviewing, and finalizing acquisition documents such as: ● Acquisition Plans (AP) ● Market Research Reports ● Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objectives (SOO), and Performance Work Statements (PWS) ● Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP) ● Evaluation Criteria ● Justifications & Approvals (J&As) ● Limited Source Justifications ● Other documentation required for inclusion in a completed Purchase Request (PR) package submitted for processing ● Knowledge Sharing Sessions: Conduct both formal and informal knowledge sharing sessions and training for program offices on acquisition processes, ensuring staff are familiar with requirements, documentation standards, and best practices across the acquisition lifecycle on an ad-hoc basis. ● Process Improvement: Provide recommendations and support the implementation of improvements/efficiencies within the client's acquisition and contracting processes. The contractor must support continued improvement of the acquisition resources including the Contracting Resource Library (CRL) which houses acquisition and contracting templates, processes, and standard language.