Job Description
Task Lead — TAAMS Technical Liaison This is a remote/virtual position The short version: Indian Affairs is re-competing a mission-critical land and trust management system (TAAMS). We need someone who has lived through a federal IT re-compete — on the government or contractor side — and can advise senior IA leadership on technical, acquisition, and transition decisions from day one. What you'll be doing This is a senior liaison role, not a project management role. You'll sit between IA leadership, the current TAAMS vendor, and acquisition/budget offices — synthesizing technical risk, driving transition planning, and making sure senior decision-makers have what they need to act. Advise the COR on technical and acquisition considerations for the TAAMS re-compete and related Probate modernization initiatives Assess TAAMS functionality, dependencies, data rights issues, and transition risks — and translate findings into actionable guidance Support development of IGEs, budget justifications, and acquisition documentation Coordinate with the incumbent TAAMS vendor to surface issues and transition needs Prepare leadership briefings, talking points, and daily/weekly status reports for senior IA stakeholders Who we're looking for 6+ years of federal program support, acquisition, or IT advisory experience — 8–10 preferred for this engagement Direct experience with a federal IT re-compete or major system transition — this is the single biggest differentiator Familiarity with TAAMS, eTrust, eProbate, or DOI/BIA trust and land management systems is a significant advantage Comfortable with federal acquisition — IGEs, SOWs, data rights, FAR/DFAR — not just aware of it Ability to navigate vendor relationships diplomatically during a sensitive re-compete period Strong written communication — you'll be putting words in the mouths of senior IA leadership Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred This role is probably not for you if Your federal experience is primarily in program coordination without hands-on acquisition or technical assessment work You've never been close to an IT system transition or re-compete You need significant ramp time — the TAAMS re-compete timeline doesn't allow for it YOU MUST BE A UNITED STATES CITIZEN AND BE WILLING TO UNDERGO A BACKGROUND CHECK.