Acquisition & Program Management Analyst (SME)

Brief Description

SABG is hiring an Acquisition and Program Management Analyst Subject Matter Expert to support Missile Defense System (MDS) development in Huntsville, AL.

About the Role

Supports Executives and Senior Leaders with day-to-day mission planning. No supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition assessment, oversight, documentation, and assistance to support Missile Defense System (MDS) development across all phases of the acquisition life cycle
• Conduct analysis and assessments, and develop decision-support tools to maintain and manage MDS baselines
• Develop and maintain key acquisition documentation, including acquisition strategies and plans, contract requirements packages, industry engagement materials, source selection plans, contract opportunity and fee documentation, baseline management plans, data and property acquisition management documentation
• Support Acquisition Strategy Development and Approval to establish and maintain program baselines
• Draft Acquisition Executive program correspondence/status reports, i.e. memorandums, EXSUMs, white papers, and Ad Hoc reports
• Support Major Defense Acquisition Programs in achieving each acquisition milestone
• Provide Post-Award Contract Administration support, including preparing acquisition reviews and reports for the Development Baseline Review and developing artifacts and materials for OSD-level reviews related to Product Development Decisions
• Provide Inter- and Intra-Agency Acquisition Requirements Support to ensure effective collaboration and compliance with government standards
• Aid in acquisition reviews, briefings, and documentation to support program management and decision-making processes

Qualifications

• BA/BS in related field with 15 years relevant experience; MA/MS, MBA, PMP or DAWIA Level III certification may substitute for 3 years of experience
• 5 years as a program manager/deputy program manager or leader for a Federal or Defense Acquisition program(s)
• 5+ years leading an acquisition team and delivering critical complex acquisition products across multiple acquisition programs
• 15 years directly supporting a Federal Acquisition or DoD program(s) as an acquisition/program analyst overseeing cost, schedule, and performance

Competencies

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; and uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; and able to read and interpret written information
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and promotes a harassment-free environment
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; and upholds organizational values
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize 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 - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; 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

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear
• The employee is frequently required to write and type on a computer
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include 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