Acquisition Analyst

Overview

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for an Acquisition Analyst in support of the Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for Maritime (PEO-M). 

PEO-M leads a diverse maritime portfolio that develops, fields, and sustains SOF-unique surface and undersea mobility and mission solutions—spanning crewed and uncrewed platforms, combat diving systems, and mission equipment. Through close collaboration with Naval Special Warfare operators and strong government/industry partnerships, PEO-M drives modernization, integration, testing, and lifecycle replacement to ensure maritime forces retain lethality and survivability advantages in denied and contested environments. The organization also transitions emerging technologies into operational use, advancing navigation, communications, situational awareness, and training capabilities across the SOF maritime enterprise.

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
• Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of the program; develop recommendations to improve program operations.
• Assist in answering data calls and inquiries on program policies and procedures
• Participate in the requirements development process in support of Senior Managers and Government counterparts. Assist in managing program cost, schedule, performance, and risks in accordance with policies and procedures; formulate proposed mitigations as necessary.
• Monitor programs to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Coordinate program information with internal and external stakeholders.
• Interpret regulations and directives to determine impact on programs.
• Determine requirements; develop goals and objectives to accomplish the mission of Program Support, government counterparts to ensure execution of programs in accordance with 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 the development of solutions to program issues.
• Oversee the allocation of resources based on program requirements.
• Draft fiscal year spend plans to meet OSD goals
• Draft required program documentation based on ACAT-level designation

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibilityCertifications: DAWIA Advanced Equivalency (DAWIA level III equivalent), and in the Engineering, Program Management, or Science and Technology (S&T) fieldsEducation: Bachelor's degree Years of Experience: Minimum of 12 years working in DoD acquisition programs with Maritime experience, including:

• 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.
• 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. 
• 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 the Defense Acquisition System, as directed by DoD Instruction                                                                    

Preferred Qualifications:Education: Master's degreeYears of Experience: Minimum 10 years of Maritime acquisition Program Management experience

Additional Experience:

• Knowledge of SOF-unique acquisition processes is desired
• Knowledge of the Congressional Oversight process, ACAT I program management experience, and extensive knowledge of SOF-unique acquisition processes are desired. Maritime experience is valued.

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