FMS Acquisition Manager, Senior

Diaconia LLC•Bath Township, OH

1d•$60,000 - $72,000

About The Position

Diaconia is seeking a talented Acquisition Manager, Senior to join their team. This is a full-time position. The role requires an understanding of DoD acquisition processes and analytical methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information for the USG. Responsibilities include assisting with documentation, performing efficiency reviews, and utilizing automated management information systems for fact-finding and advisory functions.

Requirements

MA/MS degree and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, with five (5) years in the DoD.
OR BA/BS degree and Fifteen (15) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline, with five (5) years in the DoD.
OR HS/GED and Twenty (20) years of directly related experience, with eight (8) years in the DoD.
Possess excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.
Possess advanced knowledge, experience, and recognized ability to be considered an expert in the technical/professional field.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret Security clearance.
Must be willing to travel CONUS and OCONUS as required by the client.

Nice To Haves

FMS New Business case writing
FMS case execution
Actual hands-on expertise in DSAMS, not just general admin FMS support

Responsibilities

Support key acquisition events and reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, TCM, FCA, PCA, PRR, and others.
Assist with establishing and maintaining databases and developing/analyzing key program metrics.
Assist with tracking technical metrics and reporting status.
Apply understanding of DoD and AF program/project analysis to assist with planning, organizing, completing, and presenting assessments of program/project activity management concepts, analyses, studies, and procedures to the USG.
Assist with performing analyses to support program strategy decisions and courses of action.
Evaluate implications of existing or proposed projects, programs, processes, and policies/laws and recommend improvements to the USG.
Support the development, review, and approval processes for requirements document development and the JCIDS process and staffing.
Assist in translating user requirements documents (CDD, CPD, CONOPS) into RFP documentation.
Support USG implementation of policies, processes, and tools for capability planning and development.
Assist capabilities managers in arranging and supporting High Powered Teams (HPTs) for capabilities development.
Assist in developing and implementing capability based planning processes for AFMC.
Assist in facilitating AFMC support to CRRA and integrate AFMC/AFSPC capability based planning activities by providing input for I-SUMMITs.
Promote the use of MS&A throughout the acquisition lifecycle process and foster the development and maintenance of common use MS&A tools.
Assist in integration of intelligence information and infrastructure for cross-enterprise capabilities planning and system acquisition.
Provide support for all aspects of program cost, schedule, and performance.
Assist with DIDs, CDRLs, data calls, and reviews.
Support and assist in planning, organizing, and managing of general and critical aspects of the development, production, and/or deployment of systems, subsystems, and equipment, as well as the acquisition program management of full life cycle requirements.
Develop and collect technical data and inputs for staff summary packages to support coordination and signature of all associated documents for milestone approval.
Assist in producing or supporting the development of draft documentation and presentation materials.
Assist with developing, analyzing, reporting, and maintaining schedules and metrics to track program status.
Assist with providing schedule analysis of the overarching program IMS with knowledge of OEM-specific scheduling tools or other USG-mandated tools and integration techniques.
Interface and coordinate with lateral USG organizations to accomplish assigned tasks.
Assist with the resolution of programmatic issues.
Assist with providing technical support, planning for, coordinating, and participating in integrated program reviews and conferences.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the technical/professional discipline and possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures, and practices.
Utilize DSAMS and FMS expertise, including new business case writing, case execution, and hands-on expertise in DSAMS.