Acquisition Program Management Analyst

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is currently seeking an Acquisition Program Management Analyst to support our NAVSEA customer. This is a hybrid position reporting onsite 3 days a week in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

The Acquisition Program Management Analyst will support complex unmanned maritime systems from concept to completion. They will assist with pre-award and post-award activities including internal and external data calls for contract status, program and financial reviews, program reports, audits, and request for information. They will work with key stakeholders to develop and track integrated master schedules (IMS), review contracts, and project costs.  Additional responsibilities include:

Developing and maintaining acquisition and program-related documentation and artifacts, including Justification and Approvals (J&As), Request for Proposal (RFP) packages, Statements of Work (SOW), Technical Instructions (TIs), Technical Advisory Reports (TARs), and purchase and contract modifications
Assisting with contract actions and milestones, deliverables, CDRLs, TIs, and DD 254s. Provide general support for program reviews and meetings, monitor contract financial allocations, obligations, and expenditures
Assisting with planning and managing resources and schedules using Microsoft Project
Interacting regularly with senior program managers, CORs, SMEs, and stakeholders across multiple programs
Executing funding, updating budget slides, attending budget meetings, and meeting with sponsors to determine funding origin and allocation
Drafting pre and post award documentation for RFP packages, developing briefs on status of programs, and analyzing contracting and financial metrics
Preparing burn down reports, ad-hoc reports, and performance metrics/Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a business related field
4+ years of experience in acquisition contract execution/management supporting a Navy and/or DoD acquisition program
Recent experience directly supporting acquisition with large projects delivering physical products to a fleet (ships, submarines, unmanned systems, aircraft, amphibious vehicles, etc.) OR experience supporting an Assistant Program Manager (APM) within a NAVSEA, NAVAIR, NAVWAR or similar Program Management Office (PMO)
Experience supporting Acquisition Category (ACAT) I programs
Experience working as or with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
Experience drafting pre-award acquisition documents and post-award contract management documents, including Acquisition Plans, Acquisition Strategies, Statements of Work, RFP packages, contract modifications, or technical instructions
Experience with Other Transaction Authority (OTAs)
Experience navigating and using the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System (DFARS), with an understanding of the Integrated Product Support (IPS) pillars of federal acquisition processes
Experience with Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications and tools including MS Project and Excel
Ability to operate independently within a team environment
Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail
Possession of strong analytical, problem-solving, research, and organizational skills
Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills
Active DoD Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications:

Experience developing and maintaining multiple programmatic schedules/Integrated Master Schedules (IMS)
Experience with the Defense Acquisition System (DAS) process and Adaptive Acquisition Framework (AAF) Pathways
DoD DAWIA, CFCM, or other Industry certification
PMP Certification

Salary at VISTA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $80,000.00 to $140,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of VISTA's total compensation package for employees. We also offer a competitive leave package and a generous benefit plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, and an employer matching 401(k) plan.

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

For this position, VISTA will consider only applicants with an active DoD security clearance.

To learn more about VISTA and to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.vistatsi.com.

VISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Disability/Veterans Employer