Intermediate Acquisition Support Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Chantilly; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join a forward-thinking company focused on delivering high-impact solutions for national security challenges. As an Intermediate Acquisition Support professional, you will play a vital role in supporting the acquisition lifecycle for critical projects. This dynamic position involves collaborating with a talented team to enhance processes, conduct market research, and manage documentation for successful acquisitions. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this role offers unique challenges and opportunities to contribute to national defense efforts. If you are passionate about making a difference in the intelligence community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in enterprise architecture development.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required for this role.

Responsabilités

• Support the acquisition lifecycle functions for the contract.
• Develop and implement acquisition lifecycle process improvements.

Connaissances

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Collaboration and teamwork

Market research

Risk assessment

Formation

BS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

MS in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

Outils

FAR

NRO Acquisition Manual

DoD Architecture Framework (DODAF)

Joint Architecture Reference Model (JARM)

Description du poste

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.!

The Intelligence Programs Group (IPG), part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, is a specialized provider of systems engineering and trusted advisory services to the Space and National Intelligence community. We utilize mission-proven, data-driven advisory tools and capabilities. We provide highly technical support to ensure the government acquires cutting edge technology necessary for our National Defense. Our portfolio includes the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Come where you will be part of our high-caliber team!

SPA has a need for an Intermediate Acquisition Support professional in support of its Caledonia effort supporting a local Intelligence Community (IC) customer. Caledonia will provide support to Systems Engineering and IT Service Strategy, Enterprise Planning and Management, and Enterprise Acquisition and Contract Management functions.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work as a member of the Caledonia Program Acquisition Support team and perform the activities required for acquiring the hardware, software, material, facilities, personnel, data, and services of a system in support of the customer mission.

• Support the planning, execution, and management of the acquisition lifecycle functions for the contract - pre & post-award.
• Develop, recommend, and implement acquisition lifecycle process improvements as required by the customer.
• Support market research activities as required by the customer.
• Prepare, organize, author, and perform other required coordination of acquisition documents for customer adoption (e.g., acquisition strategy, acquisition plans, risk analysis, SOWs, task orders, engineering change proposals, award fee materials, cost estimates, etc.) and other required solicitation/contract management attachments.
• Conduct RFP development, cost estimation, execution, and coordination activities.
• Identify, formulate, and collect documents for inclusion in Contractor Bidders’ Library for supported acquisitions.
• Identify and assess risks associated with acquisition implementation and management approaches for supported acquisitions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly.
• BS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• 4+ years of demonstrated experience supporting enterprise architecture development activities such as the tasks above.
• NRO or IC mission experience.
• Familiarity with FAR, OTAs, and other acquisition policies and guidance.
• Ability to excel as a member of a collaborative team through open communication, transparency, and flexibility.
• Ability to relate professionally with senior Government customers and colleagues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• MS in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• DAWIA certification(s).
• Knowledge of the NRO Acquisition Manual (NAM).
• Certifications related to functional responsibilities such as but not limited to Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
• Information Technology (IT) Architecture domain experience in Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), or Federal Agency, with previous exposure to DoD Architecture Framework (DODAF), and/or Joint Architecture Reference Model (JARM) artifacts.
• Knowledge and understanding of Intelligence Community IT Enterprise (IC ITE) service offerings, architectures, and service adoption.
• Federal Acquisition training.