Subject Matter Expert (SME) Acquisition Management and Planning

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to be responsible for assisting a government Program Executive Officer (PEO), Deputy PEO, System Delta Commander, Deputy System Delta Commander and subordinate program/project managers in the execution of a multi-billion-dollar portfolio in combat power, space domain awareness and battle management command, control, communications and intelligence.

Responsibilities


Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Responding to internal and higher headquarters tasking in the creation of Program plans, organizational culture change management, organizational strategic plans, facility and resource management, and other special tasks provided by the leadership.
• The analyst will also be required to coalesce data of multiple classifications to assess portfolio performance, aid in integration of the portfolio, and provide strategic messaging.
• This is a critical opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest levels of the Department of Defense and directly support programs essential to national security.
• Evaluate and support development of program documentation to include; acquisition strategies, systems engineering plans, Integrated Master Plans and Contract Data Requirements Lists for adherence to DoD and Air Force/Space Force policies and guidance.
• 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.
• Provide program integration advice and assistance.
• Develop strategic plans and devise process improvement strategies and execution.
• Evaluate program plan for compliance with applicable DoD and Air Force/Space Force policies and guidance.
• Draft and prepare written communication materials to include; program acquisition point papers, briefings, articles, media releases, communication plans, and responses to requests for information.

Skills Required

• At least 20 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. Ten (10) years shall include duties/assignments specifically in support of space acquisition programs.
• Master's degree in management, Business, Acquisition, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, Technology, Engineering, and Operations Research, is preferred.
• Knowledge of various quantitative techniques used to analyze data, develop models, interpret results and brief senior level DoD leadership.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as with a team, on time-sensitive high visibility tasks.
• In depth knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution cycle of the Department of Defense.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of acquisition management regulations, practices, policies, and procedures associated with Major Defense Acquisition Programs.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance (required) (w/SCI Eligibility preferred).
• US citizenship (required).
• Salary Range: $130,000 - $155,000, DOE

Education

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