Acquisition Analyst

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for an Acquisition Analyst in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics’ (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for Tactical Information Systems (PEO-TIS) Integrated Sensor Systems.

PEO-TIS provides SOF with advanced, mission-ready capabilities as technical experts in ISR, tactical communications, and specialized collection and exploitation systems. Across its portfolio, PEO-TIS integrates and fields resilient sensors, biometrics, and forensic exploitation tools, remote and space-enabled capabilities, and secure communications that improve situational awareness, targeting, and over-the-horizon connectivity. The organization drives testing, training, and operational assessments to rapidly transition proven technologies into deployable capabilities that support SOF operations in contested environments.

This is a full-time opportunity located at MacDill AFB, FL

Responsibilities

• 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• Determine requirements; develop goals and objectives to accomplish mission of Program Support government counterparts to ensure execution of programs in accordance to plans, and to 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.• 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 to policies and procedures; formulate proposed mitigations as necessary.• Coordinate program information with personnel.• Interpret regulations and directives to determine impact on programs.• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.• Ability to perform as part of a diverse team• Strong working Knowledge of MS Office Suite software.• Knowledge of methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis and resolution of complex contracting problems, and the ability to develop concrete action plans to solve problems.• Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System as directed by DoD Instruction 5000.02, “Operation of the Defense Acquisition System” • Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition Framework process.• Knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical acquisition requirements.• 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. Ability to properly apply funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple types of appropriations.• Ability to 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.• 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.• Working knowledge of Project management/scheduling software programs such as MS Project.• Knowledge of principles and practices of teambuilding. Ability to establish performance goals and assess progress toward their achievement.• Ability to adjust work operations and program objectives to meet emergencies, changing programs or production requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quality or quantity of work.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibilityCertifications: DAWIA Practitioner Equivalency IAW the PWS (DAWIA level II equivalent) and in the Program Management career fieldEducation: Bachelor’s degree in acquisition/business, or related fieldYears of Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience working in federal government acquisition projects, to include:

• Experience in SpendPlan build development, market surveys, and writing technical evaluations.
• Experience with requirements development and execution

Preferred Experience:

Education: Master’s Degree in any field (Technical preferred).

• Years of Experience: 10+ years DoD experience (Preferred) 3+ years DoD experience in any of the following areas:     -  Military Communications     -  Signals Intelligence     -   Information Technology     -  Sensors     -   ISR Operations     -   Sensitive Site Exploitaiton     -   Data management   

Additional InformationLocation: MacDill AFB, FLOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-SiteTravel: 25%