Apogee Engineering

Provides engineering solutions with client-focused service

Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst Senior

Program ManagementUpdated on Nov 5

Full-timeFort Belvoir, VA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
A bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or an engineering-related field is required.
At least 12 years of senior-level experience with NGA, DoD, or other Intelligence Community agencies' acquisition processes and procedures, especially creating RFP documentation such as SOW, SOO, PWS, and IGCEs and performing technical evaluations of proposals.
At least 12 years of senior-level experience in IT program or project management.
At least 12 years of senior-level experience applying systems engineering processes, requirements analysis, interface definition, and detailed implementation planning for large, complex systems or enterprises and enterprise-wide interoperability.
At least 6 years of mid-level experience and practical application with NGA, Intelligence Community, or DoD budgeting and financial tools and processes.
A TS-SCI clearance and a Counter-Intelligence Polygraph completed within the last five years or within 90 days of hire are required.

Responsibilities

Advise the government on planning, managing, and executing programs and projects.
Evaluate performance and execution risks, and make comprehensive recommendations to the Government.
Support successful execution throughout the full lifecycle of designated efforts, from concept through deactivation and disposal.
Create program documents, plans, and related artifacts; review, evaluate, and assess existing requirements, documents, plans, and related artifacts for accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
Facilitate meetings and perform secretariat duties.
Support program management, business management, and budget execution reviews, and provide feedback to the Government.
Support NGA/PM programs on program finance matters, including assessing, coordinating, scheduling, and executing management briefings.
Analyze and coordinate program- and division-level financial management plans, including POM inputs, and reports such as fiscal-year spend plans, variance analyses, and corrective action plans.
Assist NGA/PM government representatives in generating the annual NGA/PM spend plan and POM, articulating short-, mid-, and long-term goals and deliverables.
Assess the realism of contractor cost estimates submitted in response to Government Requests for Change or impact-assessment requests.
Support Source and NGA/PM in coordinated planning of acquisition, budget, and operational activities to support Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy capabilities.
Generate independent program-office cost estimates for future requirements supporting program activities and acquisition processes.
Generate program-level cost models and documentation, and improve estimating methods and techniques by collecting, normalizing, and analyzing cost and technical data.
Assist in producing documentation for new acquisitions and follow-on contracts.
Support collaboration and integration within the PEO and between the PEO and its partners and customers, including other program offices, the sensor office, infrastructure team, SAM office, financial management offices, contracting officers, and Source.
Prepare and submit detailed minutes and notes regarding TEMs, reviews, and milestone events.
Conduct briefings, Technical Exchange Meetings, and events.
Assist the program office in preparing and coordinating delivery orders, task orders, requirements documents, briefings, and performance statements, as applicable.
Participate in major program milestones, identify and raise programmatic issues, and propose solutions.
Evaluate programmatic impacts of architectural direction and guidance, and recommend paths forward.
Provide program-management-level awareness and tracking of NGA/PM SPIDs and security processes.
Assist with drafting and presenting PEO and project presentations to external organizations and customers.
Monitor designated Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy operational systems; support resolution of operational issues; and track test events and related software deliveries.
Recommend improvements to program-management processes led or used by NGA/PM, and assist the government in implementing process improvements.
Assist the government in responding to senior leadership requests.
Provide program-management advice and recommendations on alternative courses of action and strategies for delivering Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy capabilities.
Maintain the PEO roadmap in accordance with NGA policies.
Provide expertise and techniques for incorporating Agile program-management best practices into acquisition programs.
Assist government program managers in preparing answers or input on funding from NGA, OUSD(I), DNI, and Congress.
Assist in writing and defending Overseas Contingency Operations Funds and PEO unfunded requirements.
Support the NGA/PM tasker process.
Analyze dormant commitments and Unliquidated Obligations; ensure audit-mandate compliance by researching discrepancies, recommending de-obligations, and maintaining accurate Key Supporting Documents for audit readiness.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree or higher is preferred.
A Program/Project Management Professional certification, DAWIA certification in Program Management or Engineering and Technical Management, or Scaled Agile Framework Agilist certification is preferred.
At least 12 years of senior-level experience providing long-term, direct acquisition and program-management support services to NGA at the NSG Segment level is preferred.
At least 12 years of senior-level experience and practical application with NGA, Intelligence Community, or DoD budgeting and financial tools and processes is preferred.
At least 12 years of senior-level experience with NGA processes and tools, including systems engineering, acquisition, configuration management, readiness, and security, is preferred.

Overview

Apogee is seeking a Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst - Senior to provide support for the Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy Program Executive Office at the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency in Fort Belvoir, VA. This position provides full lifecycle acquisition management for complex government programs. The role requires validating and refining requirements, leading the development of comprehensive procurement packages, and actively monitoring contract execution to ensure compliance and mission success, often serving as the primary acquisition expert to the Program Manager.

This is a full-time position located off-site at a contractor facility in Fort Belvoir, VA.

****Contingent Upon Contract Award****

Responsibilities

- Provide advice to assist the government in planning, managing, and executing programs and projects
- Evaluate performance, execution risks, and make comprehensive recommendations to the Government
- Support the government in successful execution throughout the entire lifecycle of designated efforts from concept to deactivation & disposal
- Create program documents, plans, and other related artifacts as well as review, evaluate, and assess existing requirements, documents, plans, and other related artifacts for accuracy, consistency, and compliance
- Facilitate meetings and perform secretariat duties
- Support program management, business management, and budget execution reviews and provide feedback to the Government
- Support NGA/PM programs in all program finance related issues to include assessing, coordinating, scheduling, and executing briefings for management
- Provide analysis (to include "what ifs") and coordination of program level & division-level financial management plans (to include POM inputs) and reports, to include Fiscal Year spend plans, variance analysis, and corrective action plans
- Assist NGA/PM government representatives in generating the annual NGA/PM spend plan and POM that articulates short, mid, and long-term goals for the NGA/PM as well as deliverables
- Assist with assessing realism of contractor cost estimates submitted in response to Government Requests for Change (RFC) or impact assessment requests
- Support Source and NGA/PM in coordinated planning of acquisition, budget, and operational activities to enable the success of the holistic Mapping, Charting, & Geodesy capabilities
- Generate independent program office cost estimates for future requirements in support of program activities, new requirements, and acquisition processes
- Generate program level cost models and documentation and improve estimating methods and techniques through the collection, normalization and analysis of cost and technical data
- Assist with the production of documentation to support new acquisitions and follow on contracts
- Assist with collaboration and integration both within the PEO and between the PEO and its partners/customers including but not limited to other program offices, the sensor office, the infrastructure team, the SAM office, financial management offices, contracting officers, and Source
- Prepare and submit detailed minutes, notes regarding TEMs, reviews and milestone events
- Conduct briefings, Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs), and events
- Assist the program office with preparation and coordination of delivery orders, task orders, requirements documents, briefings, and performance statements, as applicable
- Participate in major program milestones and use expertise to identify and raise programmatic issues as well as solutions for those issues
- Evaluate programmatic impacts of architectural direction and guidance, and recommended paths forward
- Provide program management level awareness and tracking of NGA/PM SPIDs and security processes
- Assist with drafting and presenting PEO and project presentations to external organizations and customers
- Monitor the status of designated Mapping, Charting, & Geodesy operational systems and support the resolution of operational issues and track test events and related software deliveries
- Provide recommendations to improve the program management processes that NGA/PM leads and/or participates in and assist the government in implementing process improvements
- Assist the government in responding to senior leadership requests
- Provide program management advice and recommendations for alternative courses of action and strategies to effectively deliver Mapping, Charting, & Geodesy capabilities
- Maintain the PEO roadmap following NGA prescribed policies
- Provide expertise and techniques to incorporate best practice Agile program management methods into acquisition programs
- Assist government program managers in providing answers/input on funding from NGA, OUSD(I), DNI and Congress
- Assist in writing and defending Overseas Contingency Operations Funds and PEO unfunded requirements
- Support the NGA/PM tasker process
- Analyze dormant commitments and Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs). Ensure compliance with audit mandates by researching discrepancies, recommending de-obligations, and maintaining accurate Key Supporting Documents (KSDs) for audit readiness

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Citizenship: US

Clearance: TS-SCI, Counter-Intelligence Polygraph (within last 5 years or within 90 days of hire)

Certifications: BAC+ in business, computer science or engineering-related field

Experience/Education: Bachelor's Degree in business, computer science, or engineering-related field

Demonstrated senior-level (12 or more years) experience with NGA, DoD, or other IC Agencies acquisition processes and procedures especially creating RFP documentation such as SOW, SOO, PWS, and IGCEs and performing technical evaluations of proposals
Demonstrated senior-level (12 or more years) experience in IT program/project management
Demonstrated senior level (12 or more years) experience in applying systems engineering processes, requirements analysis, interface definition, and detailed implementation planning of large complex systems or enterprises and enterprise-wide interoperability
Demonstrated mid-level (6 or more years) experience and practical application with NGA, IC, or DoD budgeting and financial tools and processes

Preferred Requirements

Certifications: Certified as a Program/Project Management Professional or DAWIA certification in PM or E&TM or certified Scaled Agile Framework Agilist (SA)

Education: Master's Degree or higher

Years of Experience:

Demonstrated senior level (12 or more years) experience providing long-term, direct acquisition and program management support services to NGA at the NSG Segment level
Demonstrated senior level (12 or more years) experience and practical application with NGA, IC, or DoD budgeting and financial tools and processes
Demonstrated senior level (12 or more years) experience with NGA Process and tools, to include System Engineering, Acquisition, Configuration Management, Readiness and Security

Additional InformationLocation: Fort Belvoir, VAOn-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-siteTravel: 10%

About the Company

Apogee Engineering

Provides engineering solutions with client-focused service

Apogee Engineering provides engineering consulting services, focusing on delivering practical, tailored engineering solutions for clients across various venues and projects. They work by collaborating with clients to understand needs, then designing, developing, and deploying the right engineering approach at the right time, with emphasis on integrity and excellence. The company differentiates itself through a client-first mindset, a small-business, family-like culture, and a commitment to mentoring and professional client support, ensuring reliability and long-term success for clients. The goal is to help clients succeed by providing dependable, effective engineering solutions and trusted partnerships.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Colorado, United States
Founded: 2004

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