Senior Lead Acquisition Program Analyst

Sayres and Associates Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Lead Acquisition Program Analyst to oversee a team of program analysts in Washington, DC. This pivotal role involves managing contract tasking across various domains including production control, data management, and logistics for a major shipbuilding contract. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program management and a strong understanding of DoD requirements. With a focus on collaboration and strategic execution, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical defense programs while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in defense acquisition.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Environment

Competitive Salary

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• 15+ years in program management with 7+ years in DoD/DoN acquisition management.
• Expertise in financial management support within government contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead support for program requirements ensuring cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Deliver comprehensive program management and logistics support.

Skills

Program Management

DoD Requirements Knowledge

Logistics Support

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Management

Master's degree in Engineering or Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Sayres is seeking a Senior Lead Acquisition Program Analyst who will lead and supervise a group of program analysts across all aspects of contract tasking including: production control, data management, schedule analysis, configuration management, cyber security, logistics, and ship acquisition management responsibilities for a large shipbuilding contract.

This position is located in the Washington, DC area (Onsite 3-4 days with some hybrid flexibility) with a SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Lead support to the customer in executing program requirements to ensure cost, schedule, and performance goals are achieved.
• Assist program office personnel with management of daily operations, leveraging expertise and sound judgment to plan and accomplish objectives effectively.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) requirements, NAVSEA Program Office operations, policies, and schedules related to shipbuilding and acquisition programs.
• Deliver comprehensive program management, acquisition, and logistics support to the NAVSEA Program Office in a collaborative team environment.
• Utilize expertise in DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) processes.
• Track deliverables, manage tasks, and develop program milestones, objectives, and acquisition strategies to support strategic planning and execution.
• Review and provide recommendations for business and strategic plans, procurement policies, and contract documentation, ensuring compliance with DoD 5000 series requirements and ACAT I/II program standards.
• Analyze and develop inputs for program briefings, acquisition documentation, correspondence, and change proposals.
• Support meeting coordination and program reviews, including preparing agendas, capturing actions, tracking statuses, and delivering actionable insights.
• Conduct production management analysis, identifying trends, forecasting, and assessing ship production progress.
• Prepare and deliver detailed reports, including Ship Program Reviews (SPR), Trials and Delivery Briefs, and Quarterly Execution Reviews (QER).
• Maintain and manage government SharePoint sites, ensuring accurate documentation and tracking of program data.
• Build and sustain relationships with stakeholders, including senior government leadership, external agencies, and supporting commands, effectively communicating programmatic goals and updates.
• Quarterly Program and/or Progress Reviews (QPRs).
• Milestone Reviews, Gate Reviews, or Resources and Requirements Review Board (R3B).
• Shipbuilder Program Reviews, including Post-Award Conferences and logistics meetings.
• Foreign Customer Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and Financial Management Reviews (FMRs).

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Management discipline with a minimum of 15+ years program management, Government technical management, or Industry business management, with 7+ years in DoD/DoN program, contracts, or acquisition management.
• Proven experience with the Naval Sea Systems Command or Navy Program Executive Office, DoD/DoN procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process); DoD/DoN contracting; experience communicating with SES/Flag level personnel; development of DoN acquisition document (e.g. Acquisition Strategy, Acquisition Program Baseline); supervisory; ship building experience.
• Expertise in program and financial management support within a government contracting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop briefings, reports, and white papers for senior DoD leaders.
• Proficiency in subcontractor and vendor management, including interpreting Statements of Work (SOWs), tracking funding, and approving invoices.
• Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, time management, problem-solving, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Active Secret security clearance verifiable in DISS, or the ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering or Business Management discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• 20+ years program management, Government technical management, or Industry business management, with 10+ years in DoD/DoN program, contracts, or acquisition management.
• Familiarity with DoD/DoN procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process); experience communicating with SES/Flag level personnel; development of DoN acquisition documents.
• Familiarity with the Maritime Administration and DoD statutory and regulatory requirements for acquisition programs.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment where priorities and workloads evolve quickly.
• Engagement in milestone reviews, working groups, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to support program objectives.
• Deliver programmatic recommendations and solutions to meet client challenges using analytical techniques and industry best practices.
• This role requires a resourceful, detail-oriented professional dedicated to delivering high-quality results in support of critical DoD programs.

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations.

We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering and administrative services including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence and policy analysis.

Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.