Acquisition Analyst

CACI International • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Join the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQ) as an Acquisition Analyst. In this role, you will direct, manage, and supervise the research, development, and purchase of Air Force weapon systems and technologies.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Ten (10) years of experience in acquisition work
• Experience with FAR-based acquisition approaches under time-sensitive requirements
• Master’s degree from an accredited higher education institution
• Ability to develop acquisition strategies and align capabilities with warfighter needs
• High proficiency in communicating with senior Department of Defense officials, Congressional members (Armed Services Committee), and industry leaders
• Ability to effectively manage procurements throughout the entire acquisition lifecycle
• Effectively communicate phases of the acquisition lifecycle to stakeholders to prevent delays or bottlenecks in the process

Nice To Haves

• Previous acquisition working experience with the USAF
• A background working in acquisition focused on engineering

Responsibilities

• Develop and review Headquarters Air Force (HAF) budget preparation and defense documentation.
• Provide impartial assessments for Senior Air Force Leadership (SAE) oversight and decision-making.
• Oversee Program Executive Office (PEO) execution and management of Air Force Information Dominance programs.
• Maintain and analyze planning, scheduling, budget, and management data.
• Study, analyze, and recommend acquisition strategies and program execution plans.
• Offer impartial assessments of programs and prime contractor issues at key decision points.
• Research and analyze program trends, identify issues, and recommend solutions.
• Recommend funding allocations, program goals, objectives, schedules, and direction.
• Ensure compliance with program direction and identify issues.
• Research programmatic issues and tradeoffs concerning capabilities, costs, and schedules.
• Review and recommend changes to Air Force acquisition and capability area policies.
• Evaluate the impact of national, Department of Defense (DoD), Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), and civil government policies on Air Force acquisition programs.
• Prepare Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) documentation to reflect current programs, budgetary status, and strategies.
• Handle confidential and classified information, correspondence, and communications, and perform other coordinated tasks

Benefits

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level