Acquisition Analyst

Apogee is seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics' (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for SOF Rotary Wing (PEO-RW). PEO-RW provides the Army Special Operations Aviation Command and 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) (Airborne) with the most advanced RW aircraft, mission equipment, and training systems available.

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

Why work with us?

Apogee Engineering, LLC is a provider of research, engineering, operations, software, cyber, intel, training, technical services, financial and administrative expertise across an array of DOD and Federal Civilian customers. Our company was founded on the commitment of making a positive difference for our customers and our people. Apogee's culture is infused with integrity and a passion for excellence, which has propelled us into the ranks of an elite small business company. Apogee is known for an unwavering dedication to our client's success, a warm and employee-centric work environment, and an enthusiasm to provide the right solution at the right time.

What you will be doing:

• Prepare SOW, PWS, SAMP, APB, FM worksheet, program protection plan, and annual spend plan build for assigned programs
• Manage program cost, schedule, performance, and risks in accordance to policies and procedures; formulate proposed mitigations as necessary
• Prepare reports and briefings on program status, policies and procedures, in support of acquisition program milestones
• Interact with SOF aircrews to assist the PEO in understanding key user requirements and capability issues; participate in requirements development process in support of Government managers
• Support/conduct portions of market research
• Execute 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; apply funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple types of appropriations
• Support 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
• Keep program information current and organize data to submit to management for decision making
• Routinely brief senior leaders within USSOCOM and the SOF enterprise on program status, issues, and recommended courses of action
• Support cost/benefit analysis
• Analyze effectiveness and efficiency of program; develop recommendations to improve program operations
• Answer data calls and inquiries on program policies and procedures
• Monitor programs to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Research ways to eliminate program bottlenecks and barriers to production; support government counterparts in development of solutions to program issues
• Maintain PEO-RW programmatic portfolio and perform records and file maintenance on file storage repositories

Experience:

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  Five (5) years military helicopter pilot experience
  
  
• Five (5) years of experience in intelligence gathering, analysis, and reporting
• Broad understanding of PEO-RW aircraft mission equipment upgrades
• Knowledge of SOF-unique acquisition processes is valued

Benefits:

• Apogee offers two medical plans, a high deductible health plan with an HRA and a traditional POS plan with co-pays, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, parental, military, and jury duty paid leaves. Regular part-time employees scheduled for twenty-four or more hours per work week are eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis.