Senior Acquisition Analyst

Applied Research Solutions•Tampa, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a full-time Senior Acquisition Analyst to join our team at MacDill AFB, Florida. ARS is a respected world-class provider of technically integrated solutions, delivering premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that our career-driven, loyal professionals are essential to delivering state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We prioritize our employees, fostering a culture where they are challenged to meet career goals and aspirations while maintaining work-life balance. ARS employees are motivated by our competitive benefits package, awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen
Security Clearance Required: Secret or above (TS/SCI preferred)
Bachelor’s degree in acquisition/business or related field plus 10 years of DoD acquisition experience with a minimum of 3 years DoD experience in Military Communications
DAWIA Level II (Practitioner) Equivalency in the Program Management field; must have completed DAWIA Level II (Practitioner) non-resident course prerequisites in Program Management
Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System as directed by DoD Instruction 5000.02, “Operation of the Defense Acquisition System” and the Defense Acquisition Framework process
All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Responsibilities

Develop research, development and acquisition management system documentation, to include supporting Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), System Acquisition Management Plans (SAMP), Acquisition Strategies (AS) Acquisition Program Baselines, (APB), Acquisition Decision Memorandums (ADM), test and evaluation plans, fielding and deployment releases, program protection plans, spend plans, Technology Insertion Roadmaps, Transition Agreements, Congressional Briefings and responses to Congressional Requests for Information, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning documents
Collect and analyze metrics and requirements from supported organizations
Develop elements of program acquisition strategies
Support/conduct market research
Keep program information current and organize data to submit to management for decision making
Prepare reports and briefings on program status, policies and procedures, in support of acquisition program milestones
Support cost/benefit analysis
Analyze effectiveness and efficiency of program; develop recommendations to improve program operations
Answer data calls and inquiries on program policies and procedures
Monitor programs to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Manage program cost, schedule, performance, and risks in accordance with policies and procedures
Coordinate program information with personnel
Interpret regulations and directives to determine impact on programs
Determine requirements, support government counterparts to ensure execution of programs in accordance with plans, and modify program policies and procedures based on changes to regulations
Research ways to eliminate program bottlenecks and barriers to production; support government counterparts in development of solutions to program issues
Oversee the allocation of resources based on program requirements
Maintain broad understanding of assigned acquisition program; develop acquisition documentation to include SOW, PWS, SAMP, APB, ADM, CFDR, FDR, MFP, LCSP, ILSP, program protection plans, and FM deliverables spend plans, Congressional Briefs, inter-department and agency funding transfers, and develop funding strategies addressing emerging requirements and budget challenges
Apply business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical acquisition requirements
Apply price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals, actual and estimated expenditures and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position; properly apply funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple types of appropriations
Apply precedents found in government contracting case law to specific contracting situations
Apply knowledge of contracting negotiation, administration and termination principles, policies, procedures and technical requirements applicable to the full range of contracting actions for a variety of contract types
Other duties as assigned