Senior Acquisition Support Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.; Chantilly; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is seeking Senior Acquisition Support professionals to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the acquisition lifecycle for critical hardware and software systems, ensuring that the needs of the Intelligence Community are met. You will leverage your extensive experience and active security clearance to collaborate with a high-caliber team, driving process improvements and managing essential documentation. This position offers unique challenges and opportunities to contribute to national security efforts while working alongside talented professionals committed to excellence and innovation. If you are ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture development.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsabilités

• Support acquisition lifecycle functions for the contract.
• Prepare and coordinate acquisition documents for customer adoption.
• Conduct RFP development and cost estimation activities.

Connaissances

Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly

Collaboration and communication skills

Acquisition lifecycle management

Market research

Risk analysis

Cost estimation

NRO or IC mission experience

Formation

BS degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

MS in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

Outils

FAR

NRO Acquisition Manual

DAWIA certifications

ITIL certifications

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 Senior Acquisition Support professionals 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 candidates will work as members 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.
• 8+ 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.