Acquisition Analyst

Apogee Engineering•Tampa, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Apogee is hiring a Senior Acquisition Analyst to support the Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L) Directorate for Enterprise Information Systems (DIR-EIS). DIR-EIS delivers and sustains USSOCOM’s enterprise information environment by rapidly fielding communications, IT, and mission-support capabilities to Special Operations Forces worldwide. Its work includes procuring and deploying secure network and processing nodes, endpoints, gateways, and cross-domain-enabled services; strengthening cybersecurity through Zero Trust assessments, identity and access management improvements, and compliance-driven modernization; and improving operational resilience and mission effectiveness through transport and distribution solutions, cryptographic and network lifecycle replacements, and enterprise tools that support command and control, collaboration, and information advantage. The analyst supports acquisition program planning and execution, including requirements development, market research, cost and schedule oversight, risk management, program analysis, and acquisition documentation. The role coordinates program information with personnel and government counterparts, monitors compliance with policies and procedures, and develops recommendations and mitigations to address program issues and changing requirements. This is a full-time, on-site position at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, with 25% travel.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have and be able to maintain a TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
DAWIA Practitioner Equivalency in accordance with the PWS (DAWIA Level II equivalent) in Program Management; completed DAWIA Level II non-resident course prerequisites in Program Management.
Bachelor’s degree in acquisition, business, or a related field.
10 or more years of DoD acquisition experience, including at least 3 years of DoD experience in Information Technology.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software.
Knowledge of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution methods for complex contracting problems, and ability to develop concrete action plans to solve problems.
Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System as directed by DoD Instruction 5000.02, “Operation of the Defense Acquisition System.”
Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition Framework process.
Knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical acquisition requirements.
Knowledge of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals, actual and estimated expenditures, and established rates to determine price reasonableness or a negotiation position.
Ability to apply funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple types of appropriations.
Ability to apply government contracting case-law precedents to contracting situations and ensure contracting officer decisions are consistent, justifiable, and defensible before appellate courts or boards.
Knowledge of contracting negotiation, administration, and termination principles, policies, procedures, and technical requirements applicable to a range of contracting actions and contract types.
Working knowledge of project management and scheduling software, such as MS Project.
Knowledge of team-building principles and practices.
Ability to establish performance goals and assess progress toward them.
Ability to adjust work operations and program objectives to address emergencies and changing program or production requirements while using available resources and minimizing any reduction in work quality or quantity.

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge of PEO/Directorate Lead internal and external stakeholder organizations.
Experience with task management systems.
Proficiency in developing executive-level briefings.
Ability to apply acquisition experience to formulate and consolidate official responses to taskers, RFIs, and similar requests.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze metrics and requirements from supported organizations.
Develop elements of program acquisition strategies.
Support or conduct portions of market research.
Keep program information current and organize data for management decision-making.
Prepare reports and briefings on program status, policies, and procedures in support of acquisition milestones.
Support cost-benefit analysis.
Analyze program effectiveness and efficiency and recommend improvements to program operations.
Answer data calls and inquiries about program policies and procedures.
Participate in requirements development in support of senior managers and government counterparts.
Monitor programs for compliance with policies and procedures.
Manage program cost, schedule, performance, and risks in accordance with policies and procedures; formulate proposed mitigations as needed.
Coordinate program information with personnel.
Interpret regulations and directives to determine their impact on programs.
Determine requirements and develop goals and objectives to accomplish program missions.
Support government counterparts in executing programs according to plans and modifying program policies and procedures in response to regulatory changes.
Research ways to eliminate program bottlenecks and barriers to production and support government counterparts in developing solutions to program issues.
Oversee resource allocation based on program requirements.
Maintain a broad understanding of assigned acquisition programs.
Develop acquisition documentation, including SOW, PWS, SAMP, APB, ADM, CFDR, FDR, MFP, LCSP, program protection plans, and financial management deliverables.
Develop spend plans, congressional briefs, inter-department and agency funding transfers, and funding strategies addressing emerging requirements and budget challenges.