Launch Acquisition Analyst

Responsibilities

• Acquisition Planning: Support acquisition planning activities for launch service, mission support, and related procurements. Assist in developing acquisition schedules, procurement timelines, and acquisition execution plans.
• Requirements Development: Analyze mission and program requirements and assist in translating technical needs into acquisition products. Support development and maintenance of: Mission Requirements Documents (MRDs), Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs). Ensure requirements traceability across acquisition documentation.
• Acquisition Documentation: Prepare acquisition documentation for Government review and approval. Support development of: Acquisition Strategy Documents, Early Strategy and Issues Session (ESIS) packages, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Request for Proposal (RFP) Sections L & M, Source Selection documentation, Acquisition planning artifacts. Maintain acquisition records and supporting documentation.
• Source Selection & Market Research: Support market research activities. Assist with industry capability assessments. Support proposal evaluations and source selection activities. Develop acquisition analyses and comparative assessments. Conduct research to support acquisition decision-making.
• Risk Management & Program Analysis: Support acquisition risk identification and tracking. Assist with development of mitigation strategies. Analyze acquisition impacts to cost, schedule, and performance. Develop recommendations to improve acquisition execution and efficiency.
• Program Execution: Support Integrated Product Team (IPT) activities. Maintain schedules, action item trackers, and acquisition status reports. Prepare meeting materials, minutes, and briefing products. Track acquisition milestones and deliverables. Assist with implementation of acquisition process improvements and digital workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Mathematics, Acquisition Management, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting DoD acquisition, program management, systems engineering, or related activities.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation and supporting acquisition planning activities.
• Familiarity with the Defense Acquisition System and DoD procurement processes.
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
• Experience preparing formal Government documentation and briefing materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Active Secret clearance.