Acquisition Program Analyst, Journeyman (AQX, Acquisition Integration Programs)

OBXtek•Pentagon/WDC, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

OBXtek is hiring a Journeyman Acquisition Program Analyst in the Acquisition Integration Programs Directorate (AQX). The position supports the Secretary of the Air Force Headquarters under the Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support II (STAQSS II) contract. AQX advises the Service Acquisition Executive, Air Force leadership, PEOs, and Program Managers on acquisition planning, programming, budgeting, execution, oversight, and reporting. This role supports oversight of acquisition programs across the Department of the Air Force, senior-level decision-making, and regulatory and statutory milestone reviews. The position supports HAF SAE oversight and decision-making, PEO program execution and oversight, acquisition reform, program strategy and life-cycle planning, and program reporting at HAF and DoD levels. It analyzes program documentation, requirements, strategies, trends, risks, costs, schedules, and execution, and provides impartial assessments and recommendations to leadership. The role also supports HAF reviews and the Secretariat functions for ASPs, AFRBs, and CSBs, and contributes to the development and implementation of responses to Warfighter Urgent Needs. This position is not telework eligible and is 100% onsite based on mission needs. The stated salary range is $105,000 to $125,000 annually; actual compensation depends on factors including experience, education, skills, certifications, geographic location, project budget, contract requirements, and market conditions.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance.
At least 3 years of experience with DoD acquisitions.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or Engineering; additional work experience may be substituted for this requirement.
Strong familiarity with the DoD budget cycle and PPBE processes.

Responsibilities

Support HAF SAE oversight and decision-making activities, PEO program execution and oversight efforts, and the development and implementation of acquisition reform efforts.
Study and analyze requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution, and provide recommendations.
Provide impartial assessments of programs approaching milestone decisions and of prime contractor technical and operational issues for programs overseen by SAF/AQX.
Research and analyze program trends, identify issues, and recommend solutions.
Recommend funding allocations, program goals, objectives and schedules, and program direction.
Track compliance with stated program direction and identify issues; identify changes in program direction and assess their impacts.
Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of acquisition management changes directed on Air Force acquisition programs.
Monitor OSD, Air Force, and other Services’ activities and assess their impact on Air Force acquisition programs.
Support HAF review processes, including AFROCs, DABs, the Congressional cycle, ASPs, AFRBs, CSBs, and GAO reports.
Perform the Secretariat function for ASPs, AFRBs, and CSBs.
Support program-specific strategy development, analysis, and planning across program life-cycle phases, from technology development through system development, production, fielding, modification, and sustainment.
Maintain and analyze planning, scheduling, and management data.
Identify and research programmatic issues and tradeoffs involving required capabilities, costs, and schedules.
Advise and support program reporting at both HAF and DoD levels.
Review and evaluate the impact of national, DoD, JCS, and civil government policies affecting Air Force acquisition programs and capability areas.
Support Air Force development of responses to Warfighter Urgent Needs and their implementation.
Provide leadership with advice and status reports on a regular basis.
Perform other tasks closely associated with these duties as coordinated with the COR.