Acquisition Program Analyst, SME (SATCOM) - SAF/SQS (Space Acquisition)

OBXtek; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Acquisition Program Analyst to enhance the Space Program Directorate's capabilities. This role involves supporting budget preparation, analyzing program data, and providing strategic recommendations for space acquisition. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, the position offers a chance to work on critical space missions that impact national security. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in DOD acquisitions and operational space, coupled with a Master's degree in a relevant field. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in government contracting and contribute to shaping the future of space capabilities.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Matching 401K

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement plans

Qualifications

• 15 years of DOD acquisitions or operational space experience required.
• Master’s degree in Business or Engineering is essential.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support HAF budget preparation and decision-making activities.
• Analyze planning and management data for space systems.
• Provide assessments on milestone decisions and contractor issues.

Skills

DOD acquisitions experience

Operational space experience

SATCOM program knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

IDECS

PBES

CCaRs

CRIS

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

OBXtek is looking to fill a position on our Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support II (STAQSS II) contract for the Headquarters Air Force. This opening is for an Acquisition Program Analyst, SME-SATCOM who will support the Space Program Directorate (SQS), which directs, plans, and programs research, development, procurement, and fielding of preeminent space capabilities for the US and our allies.

SAF/SQ is responsible for acquisition policy, direction and management of a $28 billion annual budget of Space Force research and development, test, production and modernization programs. Guides 7,000 worldwide acquisition personnel in the management of over 60 major acquisition programs in mission areas including Satellite Communications; Space Launch; Position, Navigation, and Timing; Missile Warning; Remote Sensing; Space Domain Awareness; Offensive and Defensive Space Control; and Space Command and Control. Formulates the $145 billion Space Force investment strategy for acquiring systems, supplies and services to provide combat capability to joint warfighting commanders. Further, SAF/SQ is responsible for planning and coordinating the acquisition processes and coordinating architecture integration of independently acquired systems within the DAF and across the Armed Forces.

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 space systems.
• Maintaining and analyzing planning, scheduling, and management data.
• Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, space acquisition strategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution.
• Providing impartial assessments of approaching milestone decisions and of prime Contractor technical and operational issues on programs within the oversight of SAF/SQ.
• 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 for compliance with stated program direction and identify 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 space acquisition and capability area policies and implementation.
• Reviewing and evaluating the impact of national, DoD, JCS, and civil government policies and activities that affect Air Force acquisition programs and capability areas.
• Maintaining historical Air Force space 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, coalition, and international activities.
• Preparing PPBE documentation to ensure they accurately articulate the current program requirements using IDECS database.
• Monitoring and reporting Program Obligations and Expenditures using CRIS database.
• Monitoring and reporting program spend plans and status using Executive Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCARS) database.
• Monitoring and reporting Available and Planned Program Funding using ABIDES database.
• Supporting the HAF review process - AFROCs, 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 comparing current and programmed capabilities/scenarios to determine and clarify Air Force space system acquisition requirements.
• Monitoring on-going studies, analyses, and developmental work relevant to space systems.
• Supporting program-specific efforts like CONOPS development, CDD, CPD, IER, and requirements working groups.
• Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties listed above and as coordinated with the COR.

Qualifications

Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance

• Master’s degree in a Business or Engineering discipline.
• 15 years of DOD acquisitions experience or operational space experience.
• SATCOM program knowledge/experience highly desired
• Familiarity with the following software programs: IDECS, PBES, CCaRs, CRIS, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel.

Security Clearance

Top Secret with SCI eligibility

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.*MON