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Senior Acquisition Management Analyst

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. In this role, the Defense Acquisition Management Analyst will support program planning and execution across the acquisition lifecycle, providing critical guidance on cost, schedule, performance, and strategic alignment for defense space programs.

ConsultingNational SecurityNon ProfitPublic SafetyRisk Management

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support acquisition planning by providing analysis, recommendations, and guidance on aligning programs with manpower, funding, and capability priorities

Assist program managers in identifying, mitigating, and resolving interface and integration challenges across acquisition and sustainment activities

Coordinate resolution of programmatic issues and ensure effective communication across acquisition teams and external mission partners

Facilitate integration of system requirements and program efforts to improve synchronization across the broader defense acquisition enterprise

Maintain and update acquisition forecasts, tracking contract efforts, milestones, and key decision points to support strategic planning and execution

Analyze acquisition forecast data to identify discrepancies, gaps, or deficiencies that could impact program alignment or execution

Integrate inputs from force design documents, operational imperatives, combatant command priorities, and future force development efforts into planning recommendations

Prepare and coordinate acquisition-related briefings and materials in support of high-visibility engagements, including congressional taskers

Draft and review program acquisition information intended for industry, media, and public stakeholders—ensuring alignment with strategic messaging and clearance protocols

Provide technical and operational support across the acquisition lifecycle, including requirements definition, risk management, and performance assessment

Support acquisition strategy development for advanced technologies, emerging capabilities, and future concept integration

Advise leadership on cost, schedule, and performance metrics to support program execution, milestone reviews, and decision-making processes

Qualification

Active TS/SCI ClearanceMAR Reporting SoftwareCCARMaster’s DegreeHigh proficiency with MS Office SuiteExperience in space programsAir Force processesAcquisition terminology

Required

Master's Degree

Active TS/SCI Clearance

15 + years' relevant experience including work specifically in support of space programs

Experience with MAR Reporting Software

High proficiency with MS Office Suite and TMT

Experience with comprehensive cost and requirements system (CCAR)

Demonstrated understanding of mission critical aspects of acquisition and DoD space launch, ground and sustainment and associated projects

Knowledge of Higher Headquarters, Air Force, Space Command, processes and procedures relevant to their functional responsibility and speak/write Air Force and Space Acquisition terminology

Company

ANSER

In 1958 the Air Force needed a technically qualified unbiased organization that could rapidly provide analysis for identified and evolving mission requirements.

Founded in 1958

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees