Program Analyst, Senior (E-130J) (PMA 271)

Davis Defense Group, Inc.•Wildewood, MD

13d•$115,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Davis Defense Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Analyst to provide recommendations for E-130J related initiatives. The E-130J is an acquisition category (ACAT) I program that has recently entered the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase. This role reports directly to the IPT Lead, responsible for tracking contract execution and performance, and initiating/developing funding and procurement documents for future program requirements within the IPT's purview. The position requires applying knowledge and expertise in continuous process improvement to track performance against program office efforts. The Senior Program Analyst will provide acquisition management support for the E-130J platform, which will be critical to America's nuclear deterrence once fielded. This involves applying NAVAIR and OSD instructions for acquisition planning, procurement execution, data requirements, milestone reviews, budget development and coordination, and program planning. The role includes recommending acquisition improvements, preparing program reviews, and evaluating alternative strategies to mitigate program risk. Responsibilities also encompass facilitating and tracking spend plans using CSPT, aligning SPID entries with the IPT strategy, and responding to and developing program data calls. The analyst will liaise directly with program office Contract Specialists and Procurement Contracting Officers to develop and process various contractual documentation, including SOW, SOO, Performance Based Specifications, CDRLs, and Technical Evaluations. Procurement management using the PMT is also a key function, involving the development and management of PID, coordination of Procurement Planning Conferences (PPCs), generation and tracking of Procurement Planning Agreements (PPAs), and inputting, tracking, and reporting PMT actions and milestones. The role requires participation in status briefs, recommending responses to program inquiries, and serving as the lead for managing, tracking, and reporting procurement status and activities. Support for IPT operations includes scheduling and organizing meetings, making and assessing data calls, updating schedules, and assisting in the development of procurement packages. The analyst will track program/project status and schedules, and develop/coordinate program documentation, requirements documents, and program and budget/funding resource plans.

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 Common Spend Plan Tool (CSPT).
Experience with Program Management Tool (PMT).
Experience with Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
Experience with Program, Planning and Budgeting System (PPBS).
Experience with Statements of Work (SOW).
Experience with 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.
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, and review and recommend alternative strategies to reduce program risk.
Facilitate and track spend plans using CSPT, align SPID entries with the IPT strategy, and 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.