Program Analyst, Acquisition Specialist

QED Systems, LLC; Aberdeen, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

11 Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Life Insurance

AD&D

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

QED Systems, LLC is seeking a Program Analyst, Acquisition Specialist at APG, MD to provide acquisition management support under DoD 5000-series policies and to assist in developing and maintaining acquisition milestones and documentation.

The role requires a detail‑oriented communicator with extensive DoD program experience, and includes responsibility for scheduling, risk analysis, cost data, and cross‑functional coordination.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of DoD 5000-series acquisition policies and processes, including acquisition strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition management support in accordance with DoD 5000-series regulations and policies.
• Develop, draft, coordinate, review, and update program documentation for acquisition milestones and decision events.
• Support budgeting, scheduling, trade-off analysis, lifecycle costing, risk management, and requirements development.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Verbal and written communication

DoD 5000-series knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Program Analyst, Acquisition Specialist

Full Time Professional Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, US

Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

QED Systems, LLC, is currently recruiting aProgram Analyst, Acquisition Specialistto join our team at APG, MD to support our customer, Project Manager Intelligence Systems & Analytics (PM IS&A).

Duties:

• Provide acquisition management support in accordance with DoD 5000-series regulations and policies.
• Apply analytical and measurement skills to support product teams in developing, maintaining, and coordinating Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) acquisition packages for milestone approval.
• Support the development and maintenance of Acquisition Strategies and Plans, Acquisition Program Baselines (APBs), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMPs), Systems Engineering Plans (SEPs), Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSPs), and other required acquisition documentation.
• Develop, draft, coordinate, review, and update program documentation required to support acquisition milestones and decision events.
• Provide government program management support across budgeting, scheduling, trade‑off analysis, lifecycle costing, risk management, supportability, test and evaluation, and requirements development.
• Analyze program cost, schedule, performance, risk, and technical data to support acquisition planning and program decision‑making.
• Coordinate with product teams, program offices, engineering, testing, logistics, and other stakeholders to develop and maintain integrated acquisition plans and documentation.
• Support program planning and execution throughout the acquisition lifecycle, ensuring program requirements, documentation, and management processes remain aligned with DoD acquisition policies and objectives.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Detail‑oriented with excellent technical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated in‑depth knowledge of DoD 5000-series acquisition policies and processes, including acquisition strategy development, with the ability to apply this expertise beyond traditional accounting and financial management functions.

Required Clearance:

• ACTIVE CLEARANCE LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree may be Business, Accounting, Program Management, Engineering or related degrees.
• A minimum of twelve (12) years of experience managing government programs is required.
• Four (4) additional years of related experience may substitute degree requirement.
• Must have at least five (5) years of direct experience with verbal and written communication to include presentations and/or briefings to product managers, division chiefs or equivalent grade.

Travel:

Less than 25% travel is expected for this position. Travel may include continental United States and outside continental United States locations.

This position will be co‑located with the customer and other contractors in Government office spaces.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands of this position include ability to:

• Be independently mobile.
• Communicate effectively with co‑workers and customers.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and computer use.
• Climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full‑time position, Monday through Friday. Flexibility around core hours. Travel may occur outside of normal core hours.

Additional Information:

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Assigned tasks may vary, with or without prior notice, to effectively meet client requirements.

Total Compensation:

QED offers a competitive compensation package for full‑time employees. Our total compensation package is value‑based and negotiable depending upon the candidate’s specific skills and applicable relevant experience.

Benefits include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Additional Benefits

Estimated Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. This represents the typical range for fully qualified candidates for this position based on experience, geographic location, and other factors. The final offer amount may vary.

QED Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

QED Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… - Minority/Disabled/Veteran/Female