C3BM Principal Acquisition Analyst (Job ID:4380)

Purpose

Valkyrie Enterprises has need for a C3BM Principal Acquisition Analyst in Colorado Springs, CO. In this role, you will be part of the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) systems engineering efforts to include engaging in Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) technical engineering and integration, future concepts, new functionality, and multi-national exchange designs. Systems engineering tasking includes participation in reviews and assessments of C2BMC engineering products and documentation.

Job Description

Use working knowledge of applicable DoD acquisition directives to support the development of Missile Defense System (MDS) acquisition policy, plans, processes, procedures, and guidance for MDS development and fielding.
Develop, baseline, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
Conduct critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and variance analysis.
Identify potential schedule conflicts and acquisition bottlenecks; develop and recommend mitigation strategies to program leadership.
Facilitate coordination between engineering, logistics, contracting, and resource management teams.
Interpret MDA acquisition guidance to support acquisition planning and MDS program integration.
Prepare planning documents to coordinate integrated acquisition strategies within the MDS and OGA partners.
Generate recurring and ad-hoc schedule reports, metrics, and dashboards.
Aid and interact daily with high level DoD Officials (O-6 and above, GS-15/NH-4 equivalent), sitting on-site with the DoD Program Office and ability to deliver products successfully in a fast-paced environment (on demand).

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelors Degree and 20+ years of relevant experience or Master Degree and 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Must be proficient in industry-standard scheduling tools.
• Must possess knowledge of acquisition processes/activities required to support the evaluation of contract performance against the program baselines.
• Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct deep-dive schedule variance analysis, identify root causes of delays, and confidently propose corrective action plans to program leadership.
• Must have expertise in strategic planning, acquisition strategy development, and development of key acquisition documentation to support acquisition strategy approval and execution.

Desired Qualifications

• Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment, preferred.
• Work within a collaborative environment composed of Government, prime contractor, sub-contractor and supporting contractor personnel in a badge-less contractor environment, preferred.
• Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense System, and/or C3BM Program Office work efforts, preferred.

Security Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen and possess an Active Secret Clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Able to communicate with others to exchange information.
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Pay Range

$168,000 - $178,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision options
• Company paid life and disability insurances
• 401k with match
• Education reimbursement
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)