Applied Research Solutions · 4 months ago
Senior Acquisition Analyst
Applied Research Solutions has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Analyst in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics’ Program Executive Office for Fixed Wing. The role involves developing acquisition management documentation, analyzing program metrics, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures to support the acquisition program milestones.
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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 portions of 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
Participate in requirements development process in support of Senior Managers and Government counterparts
Monitor programs to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Manage program cost, schedule, performance, and risks in accordance with policies and procedures; formulate proposed mitigations as necessary
Coordinate program information with personnel
Interpret regulations and directives to determine impact on programs
Determine requirements; develop goals and objectives to provide program support to Government counterparts 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
Apply knowledge of 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
Apply funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple types of appropriations
Apply precedents found in government contracting case law to specific contracting situations to ensure that legally binding contracting officer decisions are consistent, justifiable and will be upheld at appellate courts or boards
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
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen
Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance
Certifications: DAWIA Level III (Advanced) Equivalency in one of the following fields: Program Management; Engineering & Technical Management; or Test & Evaluation (T&E); or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire with customer deferral
Education: Bachelor's degree in acquisition/business or related field
Years of Experience: 10+ years of experience in a minimum of ACAT III-level DoD Acquisition Program Management
Preferred
Experience with aircraft modifications, maintenance, and test
Experience with leading a Deficiency Resolution process and/or overseeing Developmental Test activities on USAF aircraft
Strong working Knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Office Suite software and project management/scheduling software programs such as MS Project
Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System and Defense Acquisition Framework
Benefits
Industry competitive benefits package
Awards and recognition program
Personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers
Company
Applied Research Solutions
ARS is a growing small business company that serving the department of defense and intelligence community.
Funding
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