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Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) · 2 weeks ago

Project Analyst (Acquisition)

Fort Belvoir, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Project Analyst (Acquisition) to support the U.S. Army's Cyber, Electronic Warfare, and Information Dominance Program Office. The successful candidate will conduct research, generate reports, and track performance indicators while ensuring compliance with DoD and Army acquisition policies.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a Project Analyst (Acquisition) within the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office’s (RCCTO) Cyber, Electronic Warfare, and Information Dominance (CEID) Program Office at Ft. Belvoir, VA

Support the project team by conducting research, generating reports, and tracking performance indicators

Responsible to lead or actively participate in project meetings with stakeholders and monitor the project functions and management activities and prepare for project execution reviews and reporting

Develop reports, information papers, talking points, project calendars, development metrics, and briefings for senior leaders and external stakeholders

Develop and staff critical program documentation such as a Simplified Acquisition Management Plans, Memorandums of Agreement, Transition Agreements, Test Plans, Risk Management Plans, Project Metrics, Project Spend Plans, Statements of Work, Technical Reports, and Requests for Information through RCCTO leadership for approval

Consult with Stakeholders and users to define prototype performance goals, manage expectations, and process input and feedback

Provide expert assessment and analysis to assist program leadership in daily program management activities and strategic planning to include evaluation of white papers, stakeholder management and proposals

Plan, coordinate, manage and engage in program management meetings and reviews e.g., weekly project meetings with vendors, design and gate reviews, ad hoc meetings, and integrated process teams

Assist in developing executive-level briefings and analysis of supporting data for Program Management Reviews, Design Reviews, and Execution Reviews while documenting findings that support the reviews

Develop long-range plans, goals, milestones, or objectives and evaluates program effectiveness for the team

Research and understand acquisition project requirements and processes to maintain project alignment and achieve defined objectives

Prepare and review project documentation to ensure cost, schedule, and performance parameters correlate with program/project objectives

Qualification

Acquisition planningProgram managementData analysisDoD acquisition knowledgeMS Office proficiencyRisk managementStakeholder managementBudget processesMaster's degreeDAWIA Level III CertificationTechnical degreeRobotics experienceTS/SCI clearanceWritten communicationOral communicationTeam leadershipIndependent workTechnical documentation

Required

Active Secret clearance

Expertise in acquisition planning, strategy development, analysis and development of key acquisition plans and documents to support project management and execution

Capable of leading, managing and executing tasks and projects associated with rapid acquisition and program management execution

Capable of working independently and leading teams in the solving of problems

Possess expert ability to obtain and analyze data, identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies to advise on recommended solutions

Expert knowledge of system acquisition concepts, processes, principles, and standards

Working knowledge of applicable DoD acquisition directives to support the execution of defense acquisition policy, plans, processes, procedures, and guidance for assigned project development and fielding

Proficiency in MS Office suite and IT tools

Outstanding written and oral communication skills

Bachelor's Degree

10 or more years of experience in Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs, planning and execution

Experience working DoD or Army-centric acquisition programs

Knowledge of Army acquisition streamlining initiatives including the use of Other Transaction Agreements (OTA)

Demonstrated experience supporting and interacting daily with high level DoD Officials (O-6/NH-IV and above), sitting on-site with the DoD Program Office and the ability to deliver products successfully in a fast-paced environment (on demand)

Experience analyzing acquisition and program management products such as acquisition strategies and plans, program execution data and contract attributes (e.g., contract type, contract structure, award, and incentive fee plans)

Experience with budget and appropriation processes, President's Budget Request (PBR), Program Objectives Memorandum (POM), President's Budget (PB) and 1-N priority lists