Program Analyst, Senior (E-130J) (PMA 271)

About the role

The Program Analyst, Senior (E-130J) position is a critical role within the Department of Defense, specifically supporting the E-130J acquisition category. This position is located at Patuxent River, MD and requires a Secret clearance, with Top Secret clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior staff with recommendations for E-130J related initiatives.
• Track contract execution and performance as well as initiate and develop funding and procurement documents for future program requirements.
• Apply knowledge and expertise in continuous process improvement to track performance to plan on program office efforts.
• Support the operation of the IPT including scheduling and organizing meetings, making data calls and assessing the data, updating schedules, and supporting the development of procurement packages.
• Manage procurements using the PMT including development and management of PID; coordination and preparation of all actions required for conducting Procurement Planning Conferences (PPCs); generation, routing, and tracking of Procurement Planning Agreements (PPAs); and input, tracking, and reporting of PMT actions and milestones.
• Facilitate and track spend plans using CSPT, align SPID entries with the IPT strategy, and respond to and develop program data calls.
• Liaise directly with program office Contract Specialists and Procurement Contracting Officer in the development and processing of SOW, SOO, Performance Based Specifications, CDRLs, Technical Evaluations, and other contractual documentation for contracting efforts.
• Develop and coordinate program documentation, requirements documents, and program and budget/funding resource plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of combined experience performing duties escribed in the functional description.
• At least 3 years of experience developing and coordinating procurement documentation.
• Experience with acquisition reviews and cost analysis.
• Experience with the following: Common Spend Plan Tool (CSPT), Program Management Tool (PMT), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Program, Planning and Budgeting System (PPBS), Statements of Work (SOW), and Procurement Initiation Documents (PID).
• Familiarity with preparing data for meeting Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) gate reviews to successfully transition into the programs next phase.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of NAVAIR and OSD instructions for acquisition planning, procurement execution, data requirements, milestone reviews, budget development and coordination, and program planning.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

$115,000 - $150,000

Schedule

Exempt