Acquisition Analyst

CACI

5d

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

• A culture of integrity.
• At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
• An environment of trust.
• CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
• A focus on continuous growth.
• Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
• Your potential is limitless. So is ours.
• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits

What This Job Offers

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