Program Analyst Level III (SOF)

Dawson; Stafford (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support DoD acquisition programs. This role involves influencing acquisition streamlining, managing project documentation, and collaborating with government stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and DoD policies, ensuring effective communication and execution of strategic goals. Join a company that values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, fostering a supportive work environment where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project management or DoD acquisition.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition programs and streamline processes.
• Draft and review various acquisition documents and reports.

Skills

Project Management

DoD Acquisition

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

DAWSON is a Native Hawaiian global business enterprise serving the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal government clients while benefiting the Native Hawaiian community.

Aloha (sharing of life, embodying humility and respect) is one of DAWSON's core values. Aloha is the common spirit that bonds our 'ohana together, guiding us as we treat our employees, families, clients, and partners with trust, understanding, and compassion. We strive to live aloha every day, and we are committed to sharing aloha across the globe.

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Summary: This position is to directly support the JPM CBRN SOF acquisitions programs cradle-to-grave, influence and shape acquisition streamlining, use DoD acquisition and life cycle management policies, procedures, and practices. Assist the Government Lead with the planning, development/refinement, initiation, and execution of new requirements, projects, procedures, and guidelines as well as assist in development, design, and implementation of annual and long-range plans to realize the product development components of strategic goals. Work is located at Stafford, VA. Off-site.

Job Description

• Conversant with the acquisition processes and policies outlined in the DoDI 5000.02.
• Influence and shape acquisition streamlining.
• Leverage existing relationships and develop new contacts with Government and military policy makers.
• Assist in development, design, and implementation of annual and long-range plans.
• Facilitate milestone planning by preparing, reviewing, and updating technical briefing materials.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate program development, status/progress, and performance.
• Review and assess technical, cost, and schedule data and work with Government staff.
• Assist in identifying, assessing, developing, and mitigating program risk.
• Work at a senior Level: to stimulate customer alliances for portfolio, program, and project support, maintaining personal and organizational interactions.
• Draft, review, coordinate, file, and update a variety of documents.
• Assist the Government Lead with IPTs and/or participate.
• Review and provide input to acquisition documentation in support of program milestone decisions and IPRs.
• Track the status of action items, meeting minutes, program milestones, and monthly reports.
• Assist in maintaining program management tools and processes.
• Monitor/protect acquisition-sensitive material.
• Construct and maintain a program Integrated Master Schedule.
• Provide program information for developing policy, cost projections, and programmatic input into program documentation.
• Translate program requirements into language for a performance specification, Statement of Work, associated Contract Data Requirements Lists for material solution solicitations and update them as necessary.
• Review and provide comments to the material development and production contract deliverables.
• Monitor, manage, and maintain budget execution for supported programs, as directed.
• Lead projects or tasks which involve tracking risk and providing constant status or process oversight.
• Manage, synchronize, and track multiple, complex, and cross-functional actions independently.
• Write, review, and staff high-level staff action papers, studies, policies, and acquisition documents.

Qualifications:

• (2) years of experience in project management, DoD acquisition, or another related subject of comparable complexity and responsibility.
• (2) years of comprehensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of software, with specific experience in effective use of Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Word.
• (1) year of SharePoint related experience.
• Possess working knowledge of and be fully conversant with the acquisition processes and policies as outlined in the DoDI 5000.02, relating it to product development, production, and sustainment.
• Possess an ability to influence and shape acquisition streamlining.
• Possess knowledge of DoD acquisition and life cycle management policies, procedures, and practices.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, among a variety of audiences.

*This Position is Contingent Upon Award.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.