Acquisition Management Analyst (mid)

Seventh Sense, LLC; Virginia; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Company anniversary day off

Volunteer day off

Bonus plan

Peer recognition platform

AI & Data literacy training

Job summary

Seventh Sense, LLC is seeking an Acquisition Management Analyst-Mid to support a high-visibility Defense Aviation JPO. You will perform critical acquisition planning, management, and reporting to inform decisions for a major weapon system.

The role requires a Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret, a background in DoD program management or analysis, and strong communication skills for executive-level support and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in program management, technical or business analysis in weapon systems acquisition and lifecycle management.
• 4 years out of 6 years of recent work in analysis and planning.
• At least 2 years supporting a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP).
• Familiarity with PPBE, MIPR, Work Requests, Requisitions, Data Item Descriptions (DID), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), and DD254.
• Knowledge of DoD 5000 policy and guidance, and PPBE process.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Familiarity with DoD reporting tools and major reports.
• U.S. citizenship; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Strong oral and written communication; customer-service focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform program management, technical, or business analysis of major DoD acquisition systems and provide recommendations.
• Support the PMO and participate in program oversight.
• Apply DoD acquisition principles to planning, organization, and coordination of aircraft systems development and sustainment.
• Track and report program status, including cost, schedule, and performance.
• Operate KM and records management using Microsoft products and SharePoint; leverage Teams and Content Server integration.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and automate steps where possible.
• Manage inbound and outbound taskers for the JPO DA&A office.
• Provide executive-level support and capture critical action items in high-level meetings.

Skills

Program management

Business analysis

DoD reporting tools

Earned Value Management

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Associates Degree + 4 years experience

Tools

SharePoint

Content Server

Teams

Job description

Within the role of Acquisition Management Analyst-Mid, you will support a highly visible Defense Aviation Joint Program Office (JPO), responsible for managing a major defense weapon system development. You will perform critical acquisition planning, management, and reporting to inform acquisition and contracting decisions that will ensure program success.

Responsibilities:

• Perform critical program management, technical, or business analysis of major DoD acquisition systems and provides recommendations to ensure program success
• Participates as a member of and/or supports the overall PMO
• Apply knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of program management and systems acquisition to inform the planning, organization, and coordination of critical aspects of the development, production, deployment, and sustainment of aircraft systems, subsystems, and equipment
• Track and report program/project status to include cost, schedule, and performance
• KM & records management using Microsoft & SharePoint expertise. Must be intimately familiar with Teams Channels/folders, SharePoint, and the Content Server and understand how these products integrate with each other.
• Operations process improvement & automation. Must have the ability to find steps in processes that can be automated or fixed.
• Manage taskers coming in and out of the JPO Department of Acquisition and Affordability (DA&A).
• Chief of Staff Leadership Support Executive-level, strategic thinking presence. Accompany the Director or Deputy to high-level meetings and accurately capture critical action items.

Required Qualifications:

• Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Education Requirement:
  • Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration, or other related discipline
  • OR Associates Degree plus four (4) years of additional relevant work experience
• Work Experience Requirements:
  • Experience in program management, technical or business analysis discipline, in weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management
  • At least four (4) years out of six (6) of recent work experience related to analysis and planning
  • At least two (2) years in support of a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
  • Familiarity with Service and OSD forms related to PPBS, Military Interdepartmental Procurement Requests (MIPR), Work Requests, Requisitions, Data Item Descriptions (DID) Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), and DD254 is required
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or familiarity with the DoD 5000 (Operation of the Defense Acquisition System) series of policy and guidance, Federal and DoD acquisition regulations and the Defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with DoD reporting tools and major reports
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Focus on customer service and responsiveness with sound customer handling skills
• Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) for the development of contracts and contract modifications required for the acquisition of logistics supportability products.
• Familiarity DoD Directive (DODD) 5530.03 (International Agreements), and the International Cooperation in Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (IC in AT&L) Handbook
• 5th Generation Fighter acquisition management experience
• F-35 Lightning II program knowledge and expertise
• Enterprise Task Management Software Solution (ETMS2) experience is a plus

Working For Seventh Sense:

Our company was founded on a family-oriented philosophy, and our culture is rooted in making a difference in the lives of our “work family” members (referred to simply as “members” rather than “employees”).

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with generous company match and immediate vesting
• PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident and Critical Care insurance options

Unique Benefits:

• Day off to celebrate your birthday
• Day off on your company anniversary date
• Day off to volunteer for the community service project of your choice
• A Bonus Plan that allows each member to financially benefit from company, team, and individual success. You are in full control of the bonuses you receive – ask us how!
• A peer-to-peer recognition platform that allows members to recognize each other’s accomplishments and contributions.
• Professional development opportunities including AI & Data Literacy Skills training and Federal Acquisition training, as well as resources to assist with family life and mental wellbeing.

About Us:

Seventh Sense is an award-winning company focused on providing federal agencies with “Enlightened Solutions that Deliver Lasting Value”. Our teams work with our clients to provide innovative solutions, enhance integration, and facilitate transparency of core acquisition. We are a 100% virtually operated Virginia-based company serving multiple clients across the US, and we have been recognized for 3 years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by the Washington Business Journal! To learn more visit us at www.seventhsense.us

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Seventh Sense is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law, including race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.