Junior Acquisition Analyst

Position Summary

At MAG, we provide and enable real-time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technical expertise, operational excellence, and flawless execution. Relentlessly driven by our dedication to service and performance, we have become the leading independent provider of manned/unmanned full-spectrum outsourced ISR services in the world. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, and retain. At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment where challenges are the norm and success are expected. 

We are seeking a resourceful Jr Acquisition Analysts to provide technical support to the Navy Cyber Warfare Developmental Group (NCWDG). As key members of our team, the Jr Acquisition Analysts will provide acquisition support of the US Navy. Place of performance for this position is in Annapolis Junction, MD.

***Requires a current Top Secret security clearance. A CI Polygraph will be required within 6 months.***

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Prepare briefings and strategy recommendations for the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA)
• Prepare Joint Capabilities Integration and Development Systems (JCIDS) documentation including, but not limited to, those listed in DoD 5000.02.
• Attend, document, and summarize meetings
• Provide training and develop evaluation board analysis reports for proposal evaluations.
• Develop program and project documentation, risk management documentation, acquisition plans, and program schedules
• Coordinate quarterly Program Management Review for the PMO to include briefing template development, scheduling, briefing book preparation, and meeting coordination.
• Monitor Cost, Schedule, and Performance of NCWDG entities

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of up to 2 years’ experience related to systems acquisition, including logistics, research and development, configuration management or systems analysis or design
• Experience working on programs including up to 2 years in science and technology or research, development, test and evaluation programs
• Experience briefing and developing briefs for Officers 
• Experience with Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) to include the development of acquisition strategies, development of budget and financial management documentation, and monitoring project performance and contract deliverables.
• Proficient managing research and development projects
• Proficient developing program budget and program execution plans to track against financial benchmarks
• Proficient with DoD contracting procedures and guidance including DFARS and FAR.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Management or Business 

Clearance

• TOP SECRET CURRENT/ACTIVE
• Possess eligibility for access to be upgraded to a TS/SCI in the NEAR future upon hire - (ALL HIRES WILL MAINTAIN AN SCI - MAG Will Upgrade your TS to TS/SCI - IF YOU POSSES THE BACKGROUND TO BE UPGRADED) 
• Be able to successfully pass a Counterintelligence polygraph examination in the future
• Possess an investigation that is current within 6 years
• Personnel who are enrolled in CE will also be eligible

Other Qualifications

• DAU Level 2 Certification (in Program Management, SPRDE, or Systems Engineering) or equivalent (in progress acceptable)

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Benefits and Compensation

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in MAG's Total Rewards programs. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits as well as paid leave, professional development, and tuition assistance. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our Total Rewards Program by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site: https://www.magaero.com/benefits/. Salary at MAG Aerospace is determined by various factors including but not limited to location, particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $110000 to $120000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of MAG's total compensation package for employees.