Acquisition / Program Analyst

ORBIS Inc•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Acquisition / Program Analyst supports IWS 2.0 in executing planned and emergent work. The role coordinates data collection, conducts analysis, and prepares technical briefings, point papers, presentations, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) issue papers, Naval messages, and other program documentation to support program requirements. The analyst develops spreadsheets, metrics, graphics, and presentation materials; coordinates and tracks senior-level programmatic briefing packages; and manages current and historical IWS 2.0 data and deliverables electronically. Briefing packages may include Congressional briefings, Requests for Information, Baseline Execution Reviews, and Contract Horizons for recurring or ad hoc meetings and data calls. The position provides acquisition support, including reviewing and assessing compliance with policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures; documenting and analyzing management processes; and recommending improvements to process efficiency. Support also includes reviewing and commenting on office organizational plans, training, performance awards, and DAWIA certification. The analyst assists with proposal evaluations by advising on and supporting analysis of competitive contract proposals, and monitors and evaluates industry concepts, specifications, designs, risk assessments, and production processes.

Requirements

One of the following experience and education combinations: high school diploma or GED and 20 years of relevant Surface Radars, Electronic Warfare, EO/IR, Decoys, and/or Laser acquisition or program analysis experience; bachelor's degree and 15 years of relevant experience; or master's degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of Navy/DoD policy and guidance.
Experience developing and reviewing acquisition strategies and acquisition plans.
Experience preparing milestones and gates.
Experience reviewing procurement requests.

Responsibilities

Support IWS 2.0 in executing planned and emergent work tasks.
Coordinate data collection, conduct analysis, and prepare technical briefings, point papers, presentations, POM issue papers, Naval messages, and other program documentation.
Develop spreadsheets, metrics, graphics, and presentation materials in support of IWS 2.0 tasking.
Coordinate, track, and develop senior-level programmatic briefing packages for recurring or ad hoc meetings and data calls.
Manage current and historical IWS 2.0 data and deliverables in electronic format.
Review and assess compliance with acquisition policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures.
Document and analyze management processes and recommend improvements to process efficiency.
Review and comment on office organizational plans, training, performance awards, and DAWIA certification.
Provide acquisition support and assistance with proposal analysis for competitive contract proposals.
Monitor and evaluate industry concepts, specification analysis, designs, risk assessments, and production processes.