Acquisition Management Specialist (Hybrid | Secret Clearance)
Responsibilities
Perform critical program management, technical, or business analysis of major DoD acquisition systems and provides recommendations to ensure program success.
Participates as a member of and/or supports the overall PMO.
Apply knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of program management and systems acquisition to inform the planning, organization, and coordination of critical aspects of the development, production, deployment, and sustainment of aircraft systems, subsystems, and equipment.
Track and report program/project status to include cost, schedule, and performance.
Perform EVM tracking and analysis.
Required Qualifications
- Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or other related discipline
- Four (4) years of relevant work experience
- At least three (3) years of experience in program management, technical or business analysis discipline, in weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management
- At least four (4) years out of eight (8) of recent work experience related to analysis and planning
- At least two (2) years in support of a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
- Familiarity with Service and OSD forms related to PPBS, Military Interdepartmental Procurement Requests (MIPR), Work Requests, Requisitions, Data Item Descriptions (DID) Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), and DD254
- Demonstrated knowledge and/or familiarity with the DoD 5000 (Operation of the Defense Acquisition System) series of policy and guidance, Federal and DoD acquisition regulations and the Defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with DoD reporting tools and major reports
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Focus on customer service and responsiveness with sound customer handling skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) for the development of contracts and contract modifications required for the acquisition of logistics supportability products.
- Familiarity DoD Directive (DODD) 5530.03 (International Agreements), and the International Cooperation in Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (IC in AT&L) Handbook
- 5th Generation Fighter acquisition management experience
- F-35 Lightning II program knowledge and expertise
- Experience with and knowledge of acquisition challenges associated with a Contractor Supported Weapon System (CSWS)
- Experience with various data visualization tools
- Familiarity and understanding of the Acquisition Management System (AMS) and Procurement Management Tool (PMT)
About Us
Seventh Sense is an award-winning company focused on providing federal agencies with "Enlightened Solutions that Deliver Lasting Value". Our teams work with our clients to provide innovative solutions, enhance integration, and facilitate transparency of core acquisition. We are a 100% virtually operated Virginia-based company serving multiple clients across the US, and we have been recognized for 3 years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" by the Washington Business Journal!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Seventh Sense is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law, including race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.