Acquisition Analyst

Apogee; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst to support activities at MacDill AFB, FL. This role involves developing procurement documentation, conducting market research, and overseeing program compliance. The ideal candidate must have at least 10 years of government acquisitions experience, hold a Secret Clearance, and possess relevant certifications. This is a full-time on-site position with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in government acquisitions.
• Must be a US citizen and hold a Secret Clearance.
• DAWIA Practitioner or Advanced Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop program management documentation and acquisition strategies.
• Collect, analyze metrics, and conduct market research.
• Prepare reports and briefings on program status and policies.

Skills

US Citizenship

Secret Clearance

DAWIA Practitioner Certification

Defense Acquisition System Knowledge

Project Management Software

Cost Analysis Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Acquisitions or related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Apogee is seeking Senior Acquisition Analysts to be located at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), FL in support of the Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L). This position is not tied to an immediate opening; resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and you may be contacted for this role or similar opportunities as they arise. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Location: MacDill AFB, FL • On-site

Responsibilities

• Develop research, development and acquisition management system documentation, including supporting Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), System Acquisition Management Plans (SAMP), Acquisition Strategies (AS), Acquisition Program Baselines (APB), Acquisition Decision Memorandums (ADM), test and evaluation plans, fielding and deployment releases, program protection plans, spend plans, Technology Insertion Roadmaps, Transition Agreements, Congressional Briefings and responses to Congressional Requests for Information, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning documents.
• Collect and analyze metrics and requirements from supported organizations.
• Develop elements of program acquisition strategies.
• Support/conduct portions of market research.
• Keep program information current and organize data to submit to management for decision-making.
• Prepare reports and briefings on program status, policies, and procedures in support of acquisition program milestones.
• Support cost/benefit analysis.
• Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of the program; develop recommendations to improve program operations.
• Answer data calls and inquiries on program policies and procedures.
• Monitor programs to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Manage program POM, budget preparation, and financial execution in accordance with policies and procedures; formulate proposed mitigations to deviations and unfunded priorities as necessary.
• Coordinate program information with personnel.
• Interpret regulations and directives to determine the impact on programs.
• Determine requirements; develop goals and objectives to accomplish program mission, support government counterparts to ensure execution of programs in accordance with plans, and modify program policies and procedures based on changes to regulations.
• Research ways to eliminate program bottlenecks and barriers to production; support government counterparts in the development of solutions to program issues.
• Oversee the allocation of resources based on program requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

• Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
• Clearance: Secret
• Certifications: DAWIA Practitioner or Advanced (formerly Level II, III) Equivalency in the Program Management field
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Acquisitions, Business or related field
• Years of Experience: Minimum 10 years experience in government acquisitions

Additional Experience:

• Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System as directed by DoD Instruction 5000.02, “Operation of the Defense Acquisition System”
• Working knowledge of project management/scheduling software applications such as MS Project
• Experience with task management systems, proficient in building executive-level briefings, and able to apply acquisition experience to formulation and consolidation of official responses to taskers, RFIs, etc.
• Knowledge of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals, actual and estimated expenditures, and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position; ability to properly apply funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple types of appropriations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SOF-unique acquisition processes is valued
• Experience staffing SAMPs, APBs, and 70-1 documents for projects, combat evaluations, and studies highly desired
• Experience staffing FM worksheets for AF9 and DD448 funding, spend plan build development, market surveys, and technical evaluations is highly valued

Additional Information

• Travel: 25%
• On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
• Location: MacDill AFB, FL

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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