Acquisition Management and Planning

Overview

We are seeking a candidate to support the Material Leader with Acquisition Planning for EOIR Weather System (EWS) prototype projects, evaluate and support the development of program documentation, and perform market research to provide acquisition strategy recommendations

Responsibilities

• In this role you will support the Material Leader with Acquisition Planning for EOIR Weather System (EWS) prototype projects
• You will interact with a multidisciplinary DoD technical workforce and defense hardware contractors in the accomplishment of their duties
• You will evaluate and support the development of program documentation, which includes acquisition strategies, systems engineering plans, Integrated Master Plans and Contract Data Requirements Lists, for adherence to DoD and Air Force policies and guidance
• Responsibilities and tasks will also include:
  • Perform market research and provide acquisition strategy recommendations
  • Advise and assist in organizing and establishing Integrated Product Teams
  • Analyze progress against program plan and schedule
  • Evaluate program plan for compliance with applicable DoD and Air Force policies and guidance
• Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00/Year, DOE

Skills Required

• At least 3 equivalent years of experience performing Acquisition Management and Planning activities in the government (military and/or civil servant), federally funded research and development center, or profit / non-profit government support / development Contractor arena
• Must be able to work well in teams and show initiative in completing time-sensitive high visibility tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
• Basic knowledge of acquisition management regulations, practices, policies, and procedures associated with Major Defense Acquisition Programs
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (required)
• US citizenship (required)
• Bachelor's degree in Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, Technology, or Operations Research (required)

Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.