Acquisition Analyst with Security Clearance

LCT: Acquisition Analyst
Location: Patuxent River, MD
Clearance: Active Top Secret (Required)
Salary Range: $115,000-$160,000
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
The Acquisition Analyst shall serve as the acquisition and program management point of contact in direct support of the Program Manager. Duties require candidate to interface directly with Program Managers, Contractors, Contracts Specialist, Business Financial Managers, and Legal to properly execute the acquisition duties assigned. This position shall develop and maintain the acquisition strategies and documentation for all programs currently funded for the customer site. The acquisition analyst is responsible for development and execution of contracts strategies and contract modifications required to support the programs requirements and funding profile. Technical understanding of the DoD SETR process is required to support the Lead Engineer for all technical meetings such as TIMs, PDR, CDR, and other required technical meetings. The acquisition analyst shall advise program management on program execution strategies, staffing requirements, and Prime Contractor Management through Earned Value Management (EVM). SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Advise program management on program execution and contracting strategies
• Review and provide input to the Program Manager on contractor performance through the use of EVM
• Assist in the development of technical evaluations for proposals.
• Develop and maintain acquisition strategies and documentation
• Draft and provide analysis and input into Statements of Work (SOWs), program management plans, acquisition plans, procurement requests, and other acquisition documents
• Development and execution of contracts strategies and contract modifications required to support the programs requirements and funding profile
• Provide acquisition support to all IPT Leads
• Integrate and support BFM and PM for budget review, POM issue sheet development and submittal, and Program Management Meetings
• Track action items, develop metrics, and develop and track plans of action and milestones
• Conduct technical reviews of contractor proposals and support contract negotiation.
• Support program briefings through slide generation, attendance, and presentation
• Moderate travel required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• US Citizenship
• Must possess an active Top-Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, or Management or relevant field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in a program analysis or management of DoD systems acquisition requirements, analysis or management of DoD budget/financial requirements, risk management in a DoD acquisition program
• Experience with, and knowledge of, the DoD Acquisition process on ACAT II or larger program.
• Detailed technical understanding of the DoD SETR process
• In-depth understanding of the DoD contracts, funding, and program execution
• Detailed Understanding of the DoD 5000.2 and Federal Acquisition Regulation
• Experience supporting NAVAIR programs at multiple classification levels
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Knowledge and capability in planning, management, budgeting, coordinating, technical requirements, and contract requirements
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and the NAVIAR SET process
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS PowerPoint, Office, and Excel