Junior ILS Analyst

Hepburn and Sons, LLC•Manassas, VA

3h•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

As an Associate Analyst at Hepburn and Sons LLC, the Junior ILS Analyst will be assigned to the PMS 443 HM&E program office, supporting its responsibility to meet current and future Navy needs, fleet readiness, and ship modernization. The position provides support to government program managers across acquisition activities and develops knowledge and skill in applying acquisition logistics principles, methods, and techniques. The analyst works independently under the supervision of a Senior ILS mentor and collaborates with a diverse team of experts and engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, a technical field, or a managerial discipline.
0–3 years of related experience.
Active DoD Secret clearance and successful background screening; applicants selected for clearance must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Proficiency in data analysis, open-source research, writing, editing, and graphical presentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple duties and tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and to adjust schedule to address workload demands.

Nice To Haves

Program office experience.
Government contracting experience.
MS Project experience.
NAVSEA Enterprise Planning System (NEPS) experience.
Navy Data Environment (NDE) experience.
Understanding of the US Navy’s mission, purpose, function, and organization.
Experience related to US Navy programs or operations.

Responsibilities

Support the PMS 443H Material Manager in identifying and tracking insurance spares for targeted systems managed by the program office.
Research acquisition topics and documentation, including DOD 5000, Other Transaction Authority acquisitions, and milestone requirements for ACAT and non-ACAT programs.
Assist in developing communication strategies, key messages, and briefing materials for Navy senior leaders making decisions about investment strategy, missions, and war-fighting capability.
Support government managers in acquisition activities related to design, product development, testing, production, installation or deployment, and support.
Track progress against schedules; record and coordinate actions; coordinate development and reporting of proposed solutions to issues; and support meetings.
Develop concepts, strategies, processes, and procedures for executing Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) in acquisition and sustainment phases.
Identify, analyze, and recommend acquisition logistics courses of action to the government customer.
Perform tasks to develop knowledge and skill in applying acquisition logistics principles, methods, and techniques.
Provide guidance to less experienced team members and collaborate to accomplish program office tasks.
Travel infrequently, as needed, to support program objectives, including quarterly Program Management Reviews and coordination trips with the PMS 443 team.
Use Navy enterprise programs such as NDE and NEPS to gather and update program data.