Acquisition Manager

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Bedford, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey Systems is recruiting to fill an Acquisition Manager, Senior position supporting the Mobility Directorate (AFLCMC/WV), at Hanscom AFB, MA.

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: TS/SCI
Education: Advanced Degree (Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Science (MS)) and twelve (12) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) years of which must be in the DoD.
OR, BA/BS degree, and fifteen (15) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.
OR, twenty (20) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the Functionally Aligned Job Descriptions, eight (8) of which must be in the DoD.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate understanding of DoD acquisition processes and apply analytical methods to gather, analyze, and evaluate information for the U.S. Government (USG).
Assist in developing solutions to improve acquisition effectiveness and compliance.
Support development and drafting of acquisition documentation and perform quality control.
Conduct work measurement studies, efficiency reviews, cost studies, and workload impact analyses.
Utilize automated management information systems for fact-finding, analysis, and advisory functions.
Support key acquisition events and reviews, including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, TCM, FCA, PCA, PRR, and others.
Apply knowledge of contracting policies and processes to analyze requirements and assist with pre-award and post-award activities.
Establish and maintain databases; develop and analyze key program metrics.
Assist in developing and integrating risk management plans and strategies; support program briefings.
Track technical metrics and report status; organize and manage development, production, deployment, and sustainment activities.
Apply DoD and AF program/project analysis to support planning, organizing, and presenting assessments of program management concepts and procedures.
Perform analyses to support program strategy decisions and recommend improvements to processes, programs, and policies.
Support acquisition strategy planning, milestone tracking, scheduling, briefing preparation, and decision documentation.
Assist in requirements development and JCIDS processes; translate user requirements into RFP documentation.
Support capability planning and development, including High Powered Teams (HPTs), CRRA, I-SUMMITs, and AFMC capability integration activities.
Promote and support Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) throughout the acquisition lifecycle; perform specific analyses using modeling databases.
Assist in integrating intelligence information and infrastructure for cross-enterprise capability planning and system acquisition.
Support transformational improvements to operational support via capability-based planning and modernization initiatives.
Provide support for program cost, schedule, and performance documentation, including DIDs, CDRLs, acquisition strategies, integrated schedules, and risk management plans.
Assist with AF Form 1067 Modification Proposal activities and Requirements & Planning Council processes.
Develop and collect technical data for staff packages; support coordination and signature for milestone approvals.
Plan, coordinate, and participate in integrated program reviews and conferences; manage action item processes and prepare briefings.
Support program execution across all phases; track funds and ensure alignment with program goals.
Provide rapid acquisition surge support for new programs; review and analyze contractor EVM systems.
Develop, analyze, and maintain schedules and metrics; apply EVM principles and program control best practices.
Use Microsoft Project or other scheduling tools; provide informal scheduling training as needed.
Coordinate with external mission partners, including HQ, major commands, test agencies, and other DoD organizations.
Resolve programmatic issues and deliver executive-quality products to the USG.
Participate in IPTs and PIWGs; provide advisory support for source selections and process improvement activities.
Support DAG and PEG processes, including acquisition reporting and task management tools.