AEGIS Program Acquisition Analyst

VT Group • Arlington, VA

74d • $115,000 - $140,000

About The Position

VTG is seeking a Senior AEGIS Program Acquisition Analyst to support the Navy and the OPNAV N96 program in the capacity of Future Surface Combatants. This position will be onsite in Arlington, VA at the Pentagon.

Requirements

• Working towards BA/BS and 7 years professional experience with 5 years specific with DOD Acquisitions/Contracting.
• Must have an Active Secret DoD Security Clearance and the ability to sustain one.
• Prior Navy acquisition and PPBE, costing, budgeting experience.
• Must have AEGIS and BMD experience from the Navy.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills and reporting skills.
• Strong MS Office Suite, Access and Adobe Acrobat.
• Must be Navy Veteran.
• Prior Navy LT or LCDR with experience on DDG (Guided Missile Destroyer) or CG (Guided Cruiser).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic analysis and well-integrated/coordinated support for N96F1 in accordance with Department of Defense program management and acquisition oversight policies and strategies.
• Provide program requirements management support for the following programs: Future Surface Combatants (including upgrades to existing surface combatant classes). Provide weekly status updates and recommendations related to program cost, schedule, and performance. Identify issues and provide recommendations to achieve overall goals.
• Assist in supporting IPTS, special advisory boards, off-sites, and working groups.
• Prepare briefs, outlines, draft reports and publications, and documentation to support Flag level technical and financial briefings/meetings and major milestone decisions.
• Draft white papers, concept papers, MOAs, impact statements, technical reports, meeting summaries, or other material that documents results of meetings or analyses, and/or pertinent issues relating to Defense Planning Guide activities.
• Participate in acquisition processes involving Future Surface Combatant development to include JCIDS processing and PPBE management Of the Navy Surface Combat capabilities.
• Review and/or assist in the development of acquisition strategies and plans. Communicate program objectives to key high-level officials and project officers in those organizations that support the programs.
• Draft formal presentations and high-level briefings to support and defend programming proposals.
• Provide analysis to utilize new initiatives and best practices to improve areas within program management.
• Perform systems engineering design and/or Naval Architecture reviews and studies to support all phases of a system or platform lifecycle.
• Serve as the principal technical advisor concerning Surface Combatant research, development, and requirements.
• Maintain daily liaison with OPNAV N96's Division and Branch chain of command and Senior Leadership.
• Maintain a strong relationship and open communication with Program Offices and related government activities and industries under contract to the Program Offices.
• Perform Total Ownership Cost evaluations.
• Conduct reliability, maintainability, and availability analyses.

Benefits

• Estimated starting pay range is $115,000-$140,000 annually.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees