Senior Program Analyst & Acquisition Specialist

Tekla Research; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Plan

401K retirement & matching

Tuition assistance program

Direct deposit & leave package and 11‑

Job summary

Tekla Research in the United States seeks a Senior Acquisition professional with 10+ years of experience and an MA/MS degree. The role involves independent work on high-visibility DoD programs, analyzing acquisition processes, and coordinating documentation such as SAR, DAES, and CDRLs.

The candidate will use AMS CSPT/PMT/CDRL tools, track procurement actions, and support budget planning. Travel and meetings with government and industry stakeholders are expected.

Qualifications

• MA/MS degree required; BA/BS with 2 years additional work experience may substitute for Master’s Degree.
• Senior level works on high-visibility or mission-critical aspects and performs duties independently.
• Two+ years of professional experience supporting major weapon systems and components development.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent assessments and recommendations to improve program acquisition efficiencies and processes.
• Maintain knowledge of statutory and regulatory acquisition documentation.
• Develop, review, route, and track acquisition requirements and documentation for DoD review and approval (procurement, planning, budgeting, DoD 5000.02).
• Assist with developing, coordinating, and staffing acquisition reporting documents (SAR, DAES, RDAIS inputs).
• Use AMS database tools (CSPT, PMT, CDRL) to maintain PMA documentation; monitor contracts and PID status.
• Coordinate program funding requirements with IPT BFMs and prepare program documentation.
• Prepare agendas, participate in IPT/prime contractor meetings, and record minutes.
• Review program progress and vendor deadlines; identify issues and propose solutions.
• Provide input on CDRLs and adjudicate comments.

Skills

Interpersonal & team-building

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Adobe Acrobat

Internet access

Education

MA/MS degree

BA/BS degree + 2 years experience substitution

Tools

AMS CSPT

PMT

AMS CDRL tool

RDAIS

ECP contract actions

Job description

Tekla Research in the United States seeks a Senior Acquisition professional with 10+ years of experience and an MA/MS degree. The role involves independent work on high-visibility DoD programs, analyzing acquisition processes, and coordinating documentation such as SAR, DAES, and CDRLs.

The candidate will use AMS CSPT/PMT/CDRL tools, track procurement actions, and support budget planning. Travel and meetings with government and industry stakeholders are expected.