Acquisition Program Analyst, SME (Presidential & Executive Airlift for AQQ, Global Reach Programs)

OBXtek; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Acquisition Program Analyst to support critical Air Force programs. This role involves engaging in budget preparation, analyzing program requirements, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in DoD acquisitions, a Master's degree, and the ability to manage classified information. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in government contracting, where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects and innovative solutions. This position offers the flexibility of telework while ensuring you remain integral to mission success.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Matching 401K

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of DoD acquisition experience, including 1 year in a Headquarters staff position.
• Active Secret clearance and Top Secret with SCI eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Support HAF budget preparation and decision-making for aircraft platforms.
• Analyze program requirements and provide recommendations on acquisition strategies.

Skills

DoD Acquisitions

Budget Preparation

Program Management

Operational Experience

Analytical Skills

Education

Masters Degree

Tools

PPBE Processes

CMMI-Dev Level III

ITIL

6Sigma

PMI

ISO

Job description

Responsibilities

OBXtek is currently staffing for an Acquisition Program Analyst, SME in the Global Reach Programs Directorate (AQQ). This position supports the Secretary of the Air Force Headquarters on the Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support II (STAQSS II) contract.

AQQ directs, plans, and programs for development, procurement, and product support of Global Reach programs. Serves as the focal point within the HAF for Global Reach matters associated with integrated product life cycle management and facilitates Global Reach stakeholder collaboration in addressing lifecycle issues. The portfolio includes current and future mobility, special operations, trainer, and special mission aircraft programs, as well as related systems.

This position directly supports OSA/EA and VC-25A/B programs. This individual must meet the qualifications for the SME position as well have at least 5 years supporting OSA/EA programs or experience relevant to OSA/EA programs including operational experience with OSA/EA-related platforms and Senior Leader Communication programs.

*This position is currently telework eligible, with on-site work 4-5 days per week.

**This position can potentially be 100% onsite, based on the mission's needs.

The 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.
• Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution.
• Providing impartial assessments of programs approaching milestone decisions and of prime contractor technical and operational issues.
• Researching and analyzing program trends, identifying issues, and recommending solutions.
• Making recommendations on the allocation of funding, establishment of program goals, objectives, and schedules, and the formulation of program direction.
• Tracking documentation for compliance with stated program direction and identifying issues.
• Identifying and researching programmatic issues and tradeoffs in terms of required capabilities, costs, and schedules.
• 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.
• Providing short-notice, quick-reaction analyses of critical programmatic issues in the context of Congressional, OSD Staff, Joint Staff, HQ USAF, MAJCOM, NATO, coalition, or bi-lateral activities.
• Preparing PPBE documentation to ensure it accurately articulates the current program.
• Supporting the HAF review process- AFROC, JWCAs, DABs, Congressional cycle, ASPs, AFRBs, CSBs, GAO reports, etc.
• Performing the Secretariat function for ASPs, AFRBs, and CSBs.
• Reviewing and documenting MDR and FOIA requests.
• Reviewing capability area analysis and compare current and programmed capabilities/scenarios to determine and clarify Air Force weapon system acquisition requirements.
• 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.
• Handles confidential and classified (Secret/TS-SCI) information, correspondence, and communications.
• Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.

Qualifications

Active Secret clearance

• A minimum of 10 years of experience with DoD acquisitions, with at least 1 year in a Headquarters staff position.
• Masters Degree in any discipline.
• Strong familiarity with the DoD budget cycle and PPBE processes.
• 5 years supporting OSA/EA programs or experience relevant to OSA/EA programs including operational experience with OSA/EA-related platforms and Senior Leader Communication programs.

Security Clearance

Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Company Information

Headquartered in McLean, Virginia and founded in 2009, OBXtek is a 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 program and much more.

OBXtek pairs lessons learned across disciplines with best practices and 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.