AQP S16 - Acquisition Program Analyst Journeyman - Secret

Nationwide IT Services; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consulting firm as an Acquisition Program Analyst, where you'll play a vital role in supporting the Air Force's global power programs. This position involves managing critical budget preparations, analyzing program trends, and ensuring compliance with acquisition policies. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in a high-stakes environment. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to employee growth, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on national defense initiatives while advancing your career in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Educational Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline required.
• 3 years of acquisition experience in a System Program Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support HAF budget preparation and defense activities.
• Analyze program trends and recommend solutions.
• Prepare PPBE documentation for current programs.

Skills

Program Management

Budget Preparation

Data Analysis

Policy Review

Compliance Tracking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Relevant Work Experience

Job description

Acquisition Program Analyst- Journeyman
Clearance:Secret
Location: 5 days onsite at the Pentagon

Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is currently staffing for an Acquisition Program Analyst, journeyman to support SAF/AQP, Global Power Programs Directorate. AQP directs, plans, and programs for development, procurement, and product support of $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 of the 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 tasks for this position include, but are not limited to:

• 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 on-going 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.
• Coordinate cross portfolio taskers, budgets, and Congressional information .
• Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.
• Program Objective Memorandum (POM) & Program Planning, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE)
  

Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in a discipline related to Business.
At least 3 years of relevant acquisition (programs of record) experience in a System Program Office and/or Air Force Headquarters.

Work Experience Substitutions:
6 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a BA/BS degree.
Associate degree plus 4 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for an BA/BS degree.

About Nationwide IT Services
NIS is an IT and Management consulting company and a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP) and educational reimbursement.

Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability or protected veteran status.