Acquisition Analyst (Intermediate) - THAAD

Brief Description

SABG is hiring an Acquisition Analyst Intermediate to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) TH organization with development and analysis of programmatic data for program management support, to include monitoring and reporting against the acquisition program baselines, to include assistance with program oversight and execution briefings, development and execution of acquisition strategies/plans, contract requirements packages (e.g., writing SOWs, CDRLs, special provisions, source selection evaluation plans) and supporting prime contract monitoring/management activities.

About the Role

This position provides interpretation and support execution of MDA Acquisition policy, directives, guidance, and instructions. It involves collecting and analyzing cost performance data reports, identifying cost, schedule, and performance trends, preparing reports and graphs to present status to IPT and senior managers. It also includes assisting with planning and execution of Integrated Baseline Reviews and joint surveillance reviews, preparing briefings and correspondence in response to internal taskings and external RFIs, analyzing acquisition requirements, and providing recommendations. Support program and contract management processes through the preparation and/or review of acquisition and program management documentation, briefings, white papers, reports, metrics. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation and support execution of MDA Acquisition policy, directives, guidance, and instructions.
• Collect and analyze cost performance data reports; identify cost, schedule, and performance trends; prepare reports and graphs to present status to IPT and senior managers.
• Aid in planning and execution of Integrated Baseline Reviews and joint surveillance reviews.
• Prepare briefings and correspondence in response to internal taskings and external RFIs (e.g., GAO/Congressional/DoDIG/DoD oversight organizations).
• Analyze acquisition requirements and provide recommendations.
• Support program and contract management processes through the preparation and/or review of acquisition and program management documentation, briefings, white papers, reports, metrics.

Qualifications

• Capable of comprehending acquisition management/programmatic analysis to support stakeholder requirements.
• Has specialized relevant knowledge and works as a member of the team and assists with solving complex problems.
• Advanced level working knowledge, skills, and abilities using Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years’ experience in the DoD system acquisition life cycle desirable.
• Prior MDA experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in acquisition, procurement, and contracting highly desirable.
• Skills in operating a personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Proficiency in a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, and database (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Competencies

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; establishes facts; draws valid conclusions; and presents numerical data effectively.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; reads and interprets written information; and reads and responds to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; inspires the trust of others; and upholds organizational values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks if needed; and develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; and follows through on commitments.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Physical Demands

• Sit, talk, and hear.
• Write and type on a computer.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Close vision.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.