Property Management Analyst

Cambrae Business Strategies, Inc.•Alexandria, VA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Cambrae Business Strategies, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Property Management Analyst to join our team. This position supports our government client within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Logistics (ODASW(Log)) Equipment Directorate, specifically within the Property Management functional team. The successful candidate will serve as a Property Management Analyst providing direct support to senior defense leadership at the Mark Center, Alexandria, VA. ODASW(Log) is responsible for the Department’s logistics strategy and policy for supply, storage and distribution, property and equipment, transportation, and program support. The Equipment Directorate within ODASW(Log) is the Senior Accountable Official responsible for equipment management, property accountability governance, and financial audit remediation for general property and equipment assets across the Department’s Defense Agencies and Field Activities. This role is embedded within the Equipment Directorate and requires regular interaction with Defense Agency property officials, audit teams, senior ODASW(Log) leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders. The contractor operates within the ODASW(Log) governance structure and must maintain an active SECRET clearance throughout the period of performance.

Requirements

Active SECRET security clearance required at time of onboarding must be maintained throughout the period of performance.
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline is highly preferred.
At least 7–10 years of progressive, hands-on experience in DoW equipment management, property accountability, audit remediation or logistics operations.
At least 2 years must include direct support to APSR compliance, physical inventory management, or equipment management policy development at the ODASW, Service, or Defense Agency level.
Demonstrated proficiency with ELMS/DPAS, including APSR functionality.
Strong working knowledge of DoW-specific regulations governing equipment accountability, FIAR, and financial management, including: DoDI 5000.64, DoW FMR Vol. 4, FIAR Guidance, and applicable OMB circulars.
Demonstrated knowledge of internal control design, assessment, and risk-based corrective action planning.
Demonstrated experience developing and delivering written analyses, briefings, and presentations for senior Government stakeholders (GS-15/SES equivalent).
Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to translate complex audit findings into clear, actionable executive products.

Nice To Haves

DAWIA Certification in Life Cycle Logistics or Certified Professional Property Specialist (CPPS).
Experience with ELMS/DPAS APSR data validation, reconciliation, and audit assertion support (existence, completeness, accuracy, valuation).
Extensive knowledge of Government Furnished Property and Property in the Possession of Contractors regulatory provisions.
Extensive knowledge and experience with equipment management policy development and training development.

Responsibilities

Provide analytical and technical support on property management policy, overseeing the accountable lifecycle of assets from receipt to retire (disposal) in accordance with DoW regulations.
Analyze property accountability data and performance metrics to identify systemic risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement across the Defense Agency portfolio.
Analyze and support implementation of innovative property management strategies, including risk-based approaches like Inventory by Exception (IbE), to enhance audit readiness and operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with Accountable Property Systems of Record (APSR) and other property systems of record (e.g., ELMS/DPAS), focusing on data accuracy, completeness, and timely updates.
Coordinate with Defense Agency property officials to standardize processes, share best practices, and implement corrective actions to resolve property accountability and audit-related findings.
Develop training materials, job aids, FAQs, and user guidance that improve property management and audit readiness.
Monitor ELMS/DPAS data quality against APSR compliance requirements established in DoW Instruction 5000.64, including completeness of required data fields (acquisition cost, date placed in service, useful life, condition code, location, custodian), accuracy of property classifications, currency of accountability assignments, and validity of property valuations.
Attend and actively participate in weekly status briefings, providing updates on assigned task areas, escalating issues requiring senior attention, and documenting action items.
Develop and distribute meeting minutes for all Directorate meetings attended, capturing decisions, assignments, action items, and deadlines.
Prepare briefings, read-ahead materials, and executive-level presentations for senior DoW officials and stakeholders.
Develop equipment management metrics, dashboards, and performance indicators providing senior leadership with visibility into program health, compliance status, and improvement trends.