Junior Acquisition Analyst

Mayvin, Inc•Alexandria, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mayvin is seeking a Junior Acquisition Analyst to provide acquisition support and guidance, and policy requirements to programs supporting the Portfolio Acquisition Executive, Maritime, Expeditionary Missions (PMS 408). The ideal candidate will possess a strong background and experience supporting defense acquisition programs through their work as an acquisition support specialist. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must have an active Secret clearance or higher.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of 2 years of experience relevant experience in DoD Acquisition Programs with knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, DoD 5000 requirements, DoD contracting processes
Minimum of 2 years of Program/Project Management experience / 2+ years of DoD Program Office experience
Familiar with Gov’t contract types (i.e. FFP, CPFF, CPIF, IDIQ, BPAs, etc.) and acquisition strategies (i.e. Full & Open, Small Business Set Aside etc.)
Experience coordinating with warfare center technical teams
Experience working on a team supporting acquisition and contracting professionals, as well as technical SMEs
Knowledge in managing cost, schedule, performance, and risk on DoD ACAT programs
Experience reporting through various DoD or DoN contracting reporting tools such as: WAWF, SPS, COR TOOL, CPAR System
Experience converting technical requirements into executable and logical frameworks and statements of work
Knowledge of the DoD PPBE processes
Ability to manage and adapt to often complex and changing program priorities
Possession of excellent customer responsiveness, adaptability, and flexibility skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; includes PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Word
Experience in working with AI platforms
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must have an active Secret clearance or higher.

Nice To Haves

Operationally relevant Navy or Joint Warfighter experience
Experience in drafting Acquisition documents through the JCIDs process and understanding Milestones A through C
Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills
Knowledgeable in use of dashboards; specifically, Power BI

Responsibilities

Support the development of DoD Acquisition Documentation for ACAT II - IV DoD Programs as well as Abbreviated Acquisition Programs (AAPs), OTAs/MTAs and other acquisition and contracting efforts
Assist the government in developing and executing acquisition and contracting strategies to include but not limited to: Acquisition Strategies, Procurement Strategies, Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), System Engineering Master Plans (SEMP), as well as support in developing statements of work, and may be required to conduct market research, etc.
Assist acquisition professionals to ensure acquisition programs are executed in compliance with DoD/DoW and NAVSEA policies and procedures
Work in a collaborative team environment and be comfortable working matrixed personnel as well as both military, civilian, and other contracted personnel
Be a self-starter and work with little guidance or direction from the APM or Team Lead.
Be able to identify problems and provide solutions