Acquisition Analyst

Apogee Engineering
life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Tampa
Oct 02, 2024
Description Apogee is seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst located at MacDill Air Force Base (AFB), FL in support of the Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for Fixed Wing's (PEO-FW) Airborne ISR Division/Non-Standard Aviation program. *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:* Provide significant, expert-level acquisition support to government counterparts regarding the Airborne ISR Division/Non-Standard Aviation program, under USSOCOM 70-1. Develop program documentation to include SOW, PWS, SAMP, APB, ADM, program protection plans, financially focused spend plans, Congressional Briefs, ZBTs/Issues, and oversee DoD 5000, JCIDS/SOFCIDS, and SOF unique processes for technology projects and acquisition programs. Expertly adjust programmatic support to meet emergencies, changing programs or production requirements within available resources and without sacrificing completeness and accuracy. Recommend and design strategies to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of acquisition business processes. Work with organizational managers, budget personnel, logisticians, and engineering authorities to develop and gain approval for proposed projects. Collect and analyze metrics and requirements from supported organizations. Provide expert-level support to government counterparts regarding identifying, assessing, developing, and mitigating program risk, including briefing leadership on the status of program risks and recurring risk reports. Keep program information and files current and organize data to submit to management for decision-making. Prepare reports and briefings on program status, policies, and procedures to support acquisition program milestones. Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of the program; develop recommendations to improve program operations. Expertly adjust technical support to meet emergencies, changing programs or production requirements within available resources and without sacrificing completeness and accuracy. Assist in answering data calls and inquiries about program policies and procedures. Assist in managing program cost, schedule, performance, and risks following policies and procedures; formulate proposed mitigations as necessary. Coordinate program information with internal and external stakeholders. Interpret regulations and directives to determine program impact; monitor programs and projects to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Identify optimal acquisition strategy; define technical and contractual requirements associated with client needs. Research ways to eliminate program bottlenecks and barriers to production; support government counterparts in developing solutions to program issues. Experience: Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a TS clearance with SCI Eligibility Certifications: DAWIA Practitioner (formerly Level II) Equivalency in the Program Management, Engineering & Technical Management, or Test & Evaluation fields or ability to attain within 6 months of hire with approved customer deferral. Education: Bachelor's degree in an acquisition, business, or related field Years of Experience: 10 years working on DoD acquisition projects Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System as directed by DoD Instruction 5000.02, "Operation of the Defense Acquisition System" Working knowledge of project management/scheduling software applications such as MS Project Experience with task management systems, proficient in building executive-level briefings, and able to apply acquisition experience to formulation and consolidation of official responses to taskers, RFIs, etc. Preferred Experience: Education and Experience: Master's degree in Business or Acquisition and 8 years working in DoD acquisition projects DAWIA Practitioner (formerly Level II) Equivalency in the Program Management, Engineering & Technical Management, or Test & Evaluation fields Experience with ACAT II-level or higher acquisition programs is preferred Knowledge of SOF-unique acquisition processes is valued Experience staffing SAMPs, APBs, and 70-1 documents highly desired Experience staffing FM worksheets for AF9 and DD448 funding, spend plan build development, market surveys, and technical evaluations highly 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. Qualifications Behaviors Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Innovative - Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Motivations Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help Education Bachelors of Business Administration (required) Experience 10 years: Federal Government Acquisition (required) Skills Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (preferred) Financial Responsibility (preferred) DAWIIA (preferred) Data Structures (preferred) DOD (preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)