Program Analyst, Senior (E-130J) (PMA 271)
About The Position
Davis Defense Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to support the E-130J program, which is in the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase as an acquisition category (ACAT) I program. The role involves applying analytic techniques to evaluate program objectives, analyzing requirements, status, budget, and schedules, and performing management, technical, or business case analyses. The analyst will collect, organize, and interpret data related to aircraft/weapon/project acquisition and product programs. This position is crucial for providing recommendations for E-130J initiatives, tracking contract execution and performance, and developing funding and procurement documents. The role requires applying knowledge of continuous process improvement, acquisition management, and NAVAIR and OSD instructions for acquisition planning, procurement execution, data requirements, milestone reviews, and budget development. The analyst will also recommend acquisition improvements, prepare program reviews, and review alternative strategies to reduce program risk. Responsibilities include tracking spend plans, aligning SPID entries, responding to data calls, and liaising with Contract Specialists and Procurement Contracting Officers on contractual documentation. The role also involves managing procurements using the PMT, supporting the operation of the Integrated Product Team (IPT), and tracking program/project status and schedules.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of combined experience performing duties described in the functional description.
- MA/MS degree or supplemental experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- At least 3 years of experience developing and coordinating procurement documentation.
- Experience with acquisition reviews and cost analysis.
- Experience with the following: Common Spend Plan Tool (CSPT), Program Management Tool (PMT), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Program, Planning and Budgeting System (PPBS), Statements of Work (SOW), and Procurement Initiation Documents (PID).
- Experience with classified systems and networks especially managing data within a Secret and Top Secret environment.
- Familiarity with preparing data for meeting Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) gate reviews to successfully transition into the program’s next phase.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior staff with recommendations for E-130J related initiatives.
- Track contract execution and performance directly to the IPT Lead.
- Initiate and develop funding and procurement documents for future program requirements.
- Apply knowledge and expertise in continuous process improvement to track performance to plan on program office efforts.
- Provide acquisition management support for the E-130J platform.
- Apply NAVAIR and OSD instructions for acquisition planning, procurement execution, data requirements, milestone reviews, budget development and coordination, and program planning.
- Recommend acquisition improvements.
- Prepare program reviews.
- Review and recommend alternative strategies to reduce program risk.
- Facilitate and track spend plans using CSPT.
- Align SPID entries with the IPT strategy.
- Respond to and develop program data calls.
- Liaise directly with program office Contract Specialists and Procurement Contracting Officer in the development and processing of SOW, Statement of Objectives (SOO), Performance Based Specifications, CDRLs, Technical Evaluations, and other contractual documentation for contracting efforts.
- Manage procurements using the PMT including development and management of PID; coordination and preparation of all actions required for conducting Procurement Planning Conferences (PPC’s); generation, routing, and tracking of Procurement Planning Agreements (PPAs); and input, tracking, and reporting of PMT actions and milestones.
- Participate in status briefs and recommend responses to program inquiries.
- Serve as Program Analyst lead for managing, tracking and reporting procurement status and activities.
- Support the operation of the IPT including scheduling and organizing meetings, making data calls and assessing the data, updating schedules, and supporting the development of procurement packages.
- Track program/project status and schedules.
- Develop and coordinate program documentation, requirements documents, and program and budget/funding resource plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
