Acquisition Analyst

Overview

As the ​Acquisition Analyst​ working for Hepburn and Sons LLC, you will be the functional alternate to the Principle Acquisition Analyst/Program Leads in the areas of each individual government customer by platform and/or combat system. Individuals will specialize in certain areas of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)/ Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) management, but also support overall management. ​

This is a contingent position based on award/funding from the customer.

Working at Hepburn and Sons LLC

Working at Hepburn means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of today. We honor handshakes as rigorously as contracts. We keep trust at the forefront of every decision we make and customer we serve! We believe there is no greater principle in business than that of building a solid foundation of trust. We hold one another to the highest levels of integrity and ethics. We cherish every opportunity given to us by our clients. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

Responsibilities

• Review PARMs acquisition plans, taking into consideration factors including planned contract award dates and production lead-time, to determine the ability of the PARMs to meet the required GFE delivery dates specified in Ship Project Directive (SPD) Part IIIs and the Schedule as of applicable shipbuilding contracts 
• Provide technical expertise with the development and preparation of SPD Part Is, which convey GFE management  
• Develop Acquisition Milestone Charts based on the PARM acquisition plans and the Shipbuilding Profile for the tracking of system development to system delivery 
• Provide technical analysis in the development of SPD Part III based on changes to configuration baselines, shipbuilding profiles, shipbuilding contracts and ship production schedules 
• Communicate with the shipbuilders on a regular basis to maintain current Shipyard Preferred Dates (SYPDs) based on the latest ship production schedules 
• Identify any GFE delivery delays that could impact shipbuilder production schedules 
• Conduct risk analysis and provide recommendations to PAE Maritime GEM on how to mitigate delivery risk(s) 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 4 years relevant experience in DoD/Navy program management, Government technical management, or Industry business management
• DoD Secret level clearance or ability to obtain a Secret clearance

Preferred:

• ​​Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business administration, Finance, English, History, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Communications, Accounting, Education, or Science discipline​ 
• 2 years of experience working with Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) 

Salary range (subject to experience and qualifications) - $65,000 - $80,000