FMS Acquisition Manager, Journeyman

Colsa-5; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA Corporation in Warner Robins, GA is seeking a Program Analyst to support DoD acquisition processes, develop and analyze program metrics, and draft documentation for JCIDS and RFPs. The role emphasizes data-driven assessments of cost, schedule, and performance across the full life cycle.

Responsibilities include supporting SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR reviews, maintaining IMS schedules, and coordinating with USG stakeholders to drive acquisition outcomes.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience with DoD programs.
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Experience with DoD program analysis, program cost, schedule, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in DoD acquisition activities and documentation.
• Support SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and other reviews as needed.
• Develop and analyze program metrics and IMS schedules.
• Translate requirements into RFP documentation and JCIDS-related outputs.
• Coordinate with US Government and USAF stakeholders for program reviews.
• Support cost, schedule, and performance data collection and reporting.

Skills

DoD acquisition processes

Analytical methods

Data analysis

MS Office / Office suite

Security clearance (Secret)

Education

BA/BS degree in a related field

Secret clearance eligibility

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

Scheduling tools

Job description

The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of DoD acquisition processes and analytical methods or techniques to gather, analyze, and evaluate information required by the USgovernment (USG).Assist in drawing conclusions and devising solutions to problems relating to improvement of acquisition effectiveness and compliance; assist with developing and drafting acquisition documentation and assisting with quality control; assist with performing work measurement studies, program or operations efficiency reviews, cost studies, or workload change impact analyses; and rely upon and use automated management information systems in performing fact-finding, analytical, and advisory functions.

Responsibilities:

• Support key acquisition events and reviews as needed such as System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Test Readiness Reviews (TRR), Technical Coordination Meetings (TCM), Functional Configuration Audits (FCA), Physical Configuration Audits (PCA), Production Readiness Reviews (PRR), and others as applicable.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining databases and assist in the development and analysis of key program metrics.
• Assist with tracking technical metrics and reporting status.
• Apply an understanding of DoD and AF program/project analysis to assist with planning, organizing, completing, and presenting assessments of program/project activity, management concepts, analyses, studies, and procedures to the USG; Assist with performing analyses to support program strategy decisions and courses of action; Evaluate implications of existing or proposed projects, programs, processes, and policies/laws and recommend improvements to the USG.
• Support the development, review, and approval processes for requirements document development and the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) process and staffing. Assist in translating user requirements documents such as the Capability Development Document (CDD), Capability Production Document (CPD), and Concept of Operations (CONOPS) into Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation for the directorate.
• Support USG implementation of policies, processes, and tools for capability planning and development. Assist capabilities managers in arranging and supporting High Powered Teams (HPTs) for capabilities development. Assist in developing and implementing capability-based planning processes for AFMC. Assist in facilitating AFMC support to Capability Review and Risk Assessment (CRRA) and integrate AFMC/Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) capability-based planning activities and by providing input for Integrated Summits (I-SUMMITs).
• Promote the use of Modeling Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) throughout the acquisition lifecycle process and foster the development and maintenance of common use MS&A tools useful to the divisions/groups/industry.
• Assist in integration of intelligence information and infrastructure to ensure cross-enterprise capabilities planning and system acquisition.
• Provide support for all aspects of program cost, schedule, and performance. Assist with Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), data calls, and reviews. Support and assist in planning, organizing, and managing of general and critical aspects of the development, production, and/or deployment of the systems, subsystems, and equipment as well as the acquisition program management of the full life cycle requirements.
• Develop and collect technical data and inputs for staff summary packages to support coordination and signature of all associated documents for milestone approval.
• Assist in producing or supporting the development of draft documentation and presentation materials as requested or necessitated by programmatic limits based on cost, schedule, and performance.
• Assist with developing, analyzing, reporting, and maintaining schedules and metrics that are needed to track program status. Assist with providing schedule analysis of overarching program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with knowledge of OEM-specific scheduling tools, or other tools mandated by the USG and integration techniques.
• Interface and coordinate with lateral USG organizations, including but not limited to, headquarters, major commands, aircraft wings/squadrons, test agencies, and USAF Centers or other external agencies to accomplish assigned tasks. Assist with the resolution of programmatic issues including, but not limited to, interfacing/querying Air Staff, Air Force Major Command, and DoD personnel.
• Assist with providing technical support, planning, coordination, and participation in integrated program reviews and conferences, including but not limited to, the following: executive, readiness, technical, budget, design, weapon system, requirement working groups, supportability, and management reviews.
• Support DAG and PEG processes, including but not limited to, Execution Reviews, Monthly Acquisition Report (MAR), Defense Acquisition Executive Summary (DAES), Selected Acquisition Reports (SAR), other acquisition reports.
• Participate in process improvement activities as members of, or advisors to, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and Product/Process Improvement Working Groups (PIWGs).
• Assist the SAPMs and Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS) and Security Assistance Manpower Requirements System (SAMRS) technical support personnel in all phases of the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of FMS, pseudo-FMS, Section 1206, and SDAF cases.
• Be proficient in the use of FMS-specific software and Management Information System (MIS) applications.
• Facilitate meetings as needed.
• Create/Manage CDRLs.
• Review Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Create PCN.
• Create Work Requirements Definition (WRD).
• Demonstrate an understanding of PWS, SOW, DIDs, CDRLs, & ASP.
• Conduct Market Research, draft Early Strategy and Issues Session (ESIS), Acquisition Strategy Plan (ASP), Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and Virtual Staff Summary Sheet (vSSS).

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

Required Experience

One of the following:

• BA/BS degree, and ten (10) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, three (3) of which must be in the DoD - OR-
• HS Diploma, and fifteen (15) years of directly related experience, five (5) of which must be in the DoD
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; U.S. Citizenship required
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Teams), & Adobe Acrobat

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior FMS experience
• Knowledge of CCaR, PIIE, WAWF, FAR, and DFAR
• Demonstrate an understanding of Form 1067, and Form 206.
• Knowledge of Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force (CAV AF) system

Salary Type

Annually

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.