Program Acquisition Analyst

VTG; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense services company is seeking a Program Acquisition Analyst to support the Navy's Future Surface Combatants program. This role involves strategic analysis, program management support, and communication with high-level officials. Candidates should have extensive experience in DOD acquisitions and hold an active Secret DoD Security Clearance. The position is based onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Qualifications

• 7 years of professional experience, including 5 years in DOD acquisitions.
• Active Secret DoD Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic analysis and support for N96F1.
• Prepare briefs and reports for Flag-level decisions.
• Maintain liaison with OPNAV N96's Division and Senior Leadership.

Skills

Communication

Analysis

Project Management

Education

BA/BS

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

VTG is seeking a Program Acquisition Analyst to support the Navy and the OPNAV N96 program in the capacity of Future Surface Combatants. This position will be onsite in Arlington, VA at the Pentagon.

Overview

VTG is seeking a Program Acquisition Analyst to support the Navy and the OPNAV N96 program in the capacity of Future Surface Combatants. This position will be onsite in Arlington, VA at the Pentagon.

What will you do?

The candidate will be the primary point of contact at OPNAV N96 for Navy Training Systems Plans. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

1. Provide strategic analysis and well-integrated support for N96F1 in accordance with Department of Defense program management and acquisition oversight policies and strategies.
2. Provide program requirements management support for programs including Future Surface Combatants (upgrades to existing surface combatant classes). Provide weekly status updates and recommendations related to program cost, schedule, and performance. Identify issues and provide recommendations to achieve overall goals.
3. Assist in supporting IPTs, special advisory boards, off-sites, and working groups.
4. Prepare briefs, reports, and documentation to support Flag-level technical and financial briefings and major milestone decisions, such as CONOPS, NTSP, QRCC, ICD, CDD, CPD, APB, TEMP.
5. Draft white papers, concept papers, MOAs, impact statements, technical reports, and meeting summaries related to defense planning activities.
6. Participate in acquisition processes involving Future Surface Combatant development, including JCIDS processing and PPBE management of Navy Surface Combat capabilities.
7. Review and assist in the development of acquisition strategies and plans. Communicate program objectives to high-level officials and project officers. Draft formal presentations and briefings to support proposals.
8. Provide analysis to incorporate new initiatives and best practices to improve program management areas.
9. Perform systems engineering design and naval architecture reviews to support all phases of a system or platform lifecycle.
10. Serve as the principal technical advisor concerning Surface Combatant research, development, and requirements.
11. Maintain daily liaison with OPNAV N96's Division and Branch chain of command and Senior Leadership.
12. Maintain strong relationships and open communication with Program Offices, government activities, and industry partners.
13. Perform Total Ownership Cost evaluations.
14. Conduct reliability, maintainability, and availability analyses.

Do you have what it takes?

Required skills

1. Working towards a BA/BS with 7 years of professional experience, including 5 years in DOD acquisitions/contracting.
2. Must have an active Secret DoD Security Clearance and the ability to maintain it.
3. Prior Navy acquisition and PPBE, costing experience.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
5. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.

About the company

VT Group is a privately held United States defense and services company, with origins in a former British shipbuilding group, previously known as Vosper Thornycroft.