C3BM Principal Acquisition Analyst

Parsons Corporation•Colorado Springs, CO

1d•$112,200 - $196,400•Onsite

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented C3BM Principal Acquisition Analyst to join our team! In this role you will be part of the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) systems engineering efforts to include engaging in Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) technical engineering and integration, future concepts, new functionality, and multi-national exchange designs. Systems engineering tasking includes participation in reviews and assessments of C2BMC engineering products and documentation.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree and 20+ years of relevant experience or Master Degree and 12+ years of relevant experience
Active Secret clearance
Proficiency in industry-standard scheduling tools
Possess knowledge of acquisition processes/activities required to support the evaluation of contract performance against the program baselines
Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct deep-dive schedule variance analysis, identify root causes of delays, and confidently propose corrective action plans to program leadership
Expertise in strategic planning, acquisition strategy development, and development of key acquisition documentation to support acquisition strategy approval and execution

Nice To Haves

Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment
Work within a collaborative environment composed of Government, prime contractor, sub contractor and supporting contractor personnel in a badge-less contractor environment
Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense System, and/or C3BM Program Office work efforts

Responsibilities

Utilize working knowledge of applicable DoD acquisition directives to support the development of Missile Defense System (MDS) acquisition policy, plans, processes, procedures, and guidance for MDS development and fielding
Develop, baseline, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Conduct critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and variance analysis. Identify potential schedule conflicts and acquisition bottlenecks; develop and recommend mitigation strategies to program leadership.
Facilitate coordination between engineering, logistics, contracting, and resource management teams.
Interpret MDA acquisition guidance to support acquisition planning and MDS program integration
Prepare planning documents to coordinate integrated acquisition strategies within the MDS and OGA partners
Generate recurring and ad-hoc schedule reports, metrics, and dashboards.
Support and interact on a daily basis with high level DoD Officials (O-6 and above, GS-15/NH-4 equivalent), sitting on-site with the DoD Program Office and ability to deliver products successfully in a fast paced environment (on demand)