DAA Acquisitions and Relocation Management

DEA's Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) and Bureau Procurement Chief (BPC) leads the agency's enterprise acquisition program in support of its global law enforcement mission. Serving as the principal acquisition advisor to executive leadership, the incumbent oversees acquisition strategy, procurement operations, policy, workforce development, and an annual contracting portfolio of nearly $1 billion, ensuring mission success and responsible stewardship of public resources.

Lead Enterprise Acquisition Strategy - Direct the agency's acquisition program by partnering with mission executive leaders developing enterprise acquisition strategies that align mission priorities, budget resources, market conditions, and organizational objectives while maximizing return on investment, competition, and innovation. Oversee Procurement Operations and Contract Administration - Provide executive oversight and tactical, operational execution of the full acquisition lifecycle, including acquisition planning and strategy, contract award, contract administration, contractor performance, and procurement governance and compliance for a complex, high-value acquisition portfolio. Advise Executive Leadership and Drive Enterprise Governance - Serve as the principal advisor to senior executives on acquisition strategy and procurement planning, organizational risk, and acquisition governance and policy compliance to supporting informed, timely executive decision-making. Modernize Acquisition Programs and Strengthen Business Performance - Lead continuous process and line-of-business improvement initiatives that enhance operational execution efficiency, procurement system modernization, data analytics to inform strategic outcomes, industry engagement, acquisition policy compliance, and transparency, to positively effect mission outcomes. Lead and Develop the Acquisition Workforce - Provide executive leadership for a highly skilled acquisition workforce by establishing standards for contracting authority, workforce development, professional certification, and organizational accountability while fostering collaboration across program, financial, legal, and operational communities.