Acquisition Program Analyst, Journeyman (Various AQP Programs) - (AQP, Global Power Programs)

OBXtek; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Acquisition Program Analyst to support the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition. This role involves providing specialized expertise to enhance mission accomplishment and technical competence. The successful candidate will engage in budget preparation, program execution oversight, and compliance tracking. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical defense programs, ensuring effective resource management and strategic planning. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and be part of a mission-driven organization committed to excellence in government contracting.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Matching 401K

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement plans

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• 5 years of acquisition experience in a System Program Office or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support HAF budget preparation and aircraft program oversight.
• Analyze planning data and track compliance with program direction.
• Prepare documentation for legislative hearings and program reviews.

Skills

Acquisition Experience

DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE)

Research and Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

The STAQSS II contract supports the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQ). The objective is to provide specialized expertise to complement the organization’s inherent resources for effective and efficient mission accomplishment and continuity, introduction of innovation, and enhancement of technical competence. The contractor shall support the entire spectrum of acquisition and sustainment efforts as necessary to support the respective Government organizations.

This position is currently telework eligible with on-site work happening 4-5 days per week. This position may be on-site more frequently.

AQP, Global Power Programs Directorate, directs, plans, and programs for development, procurement, and product support of a $10B portfolio of global power programs. The portfolio includes legacy fighters, fifth-generation aircraft, as well as sixth-generation aircraft programs. It encompasses the entirety of the DAF munitions procurements to include weapons currently used in Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) such as Joint Directed Attack Munition (JDAM), Small Diameter Bomb (SDB), and Hellfire missiles. Finally, the Global Power portfolio captures the DAF investments in the nuclear triad to include the legacy and modernized Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) and Cruise Missile programs. The portfolio is increasingly vital cross-cutting Air Force Global Power priorities such as Nuclear Command Control & Communications, Operational Imperatives, and emerging Air Force kinetic priorities.

The Acquisition Program Analyst, Journeyman focuses on various AQP programs as needed.

Tasks for this position include:

• Supporting HAF budget preparation and defense, SAE oversight and decision-making activities, PEO program execution and oversight efforts of aircraft platforms.
• Maintaining and analyzing planning, scheduling, and management data.
• Researching and analyzing program trends, identifying issues, and recommending solutions.
• Tracking compliance with stated program direction and identifying issues.
• Reviewing and providing recommendations on existing and proposed Air Force acquisition and capability area policies and implementation.
• Maintaining historical Air Force weapon program documentation and developing summary documents/briefings and training material.
• Preparing PPBE documentation to ensure they accurately articulate the current program.
• Monitoring ongoing studies, analyses, and developmental work relevant to weapon systems.
• Supporting program-specific efforts like CONOPS development, CDD, CPD, IER, and requirements working groups.
• Reviewing and providing data to assist in preparation for legislative hearings, program documentation, briefing packages and read-aheads, Congressional staffer visits, and other events to ensure an integrated and consistent Air Force position in response to Congressional questions, issues, and requests for information on assigned program/portfolio.
• Coordinating cross-portfolio taskers, budgets, and Congressional information.
• Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties listed above and as coordinated with the COR.

Qualifications

Active Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• A total of 5 years of acquisition experience in a System Program Office and/or Air Force Headquarters, or equivalent organization.

Experience in/with:

• DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process, to include development of budget documentation and familiarity with analyzing budget execution.
• MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

Highly Desired:

• Experience with Congressional, AF Budget and Taskers.

Security Clearance

Secret

Company Information

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a fast-growing leader in the government contracting field. Our mission is Our People…Our Reputation. Our people are trained professionals who enhance our customers’ knowledge and innovation using technology, collaboration, and education.

We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement plans and much more.

As a prime contractor for 93% of our current work, OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with industry standard quality practices such as CMMI-Dev Level III, ITIL, 6Sigma, PMI, and ISO. Our rapid growth has been recognized by INC500, the Washington Business Journal, and Washington Technology magazine.

OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.