Acquisition Analyst

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for an Acquisition Analyst to support Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics' (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for SOF Digital Applications (SDA).

PEO-SDA delivers operational software and digital platforms across multiple networks to automate complex SOF workflows and rapidly close capability gaps. By partnering with USSOCOM S&T and leveraging external investments and best practices, SDA matures and transitions emerging technologies into fielded capabilities while increasing SOF buying power.

The organization operates in real-world exercises and experiments to ensure solutions work in complex operational environments, and it advances secure modern delivery through accredited DevSecOps infrastructure, rapid prototyping approaches, and scalable digital ecosystem, intelligence, and mission command applications.

This is a full-time position located at MacDill AFB, FL

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze metrics and requirements from supported organizations
• Develop elements of program acquisition strategies
• Support/conduct portions of market research

• Keep program information current and organize data to submit to management for decision-making
• Prepare reports and briefings on program status, policies, and procedures, in support of acquisition program milestones
• Support cost/benefit analysis
• Determine requirements; develop goals and objectives to accomplish the mission of Program Support, government counterparts to ensure execution of programs in accordance with plans, and to modify program policies and procedures based on changes to regulations.
• Research ways to eliminate program bottlenecks and barriers to production; support government counterparts in the development of solutions to program issues.
• Oversee the allocation of resources based on program requirements.
• Analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of the program; develop recommendations to improve program operations.
• Answer data calls and inquiries on program policies and procedures
• Participate in the requirements development process in support of Senior Managers and Government counterparts.
• Monitor programs to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Manage program cost, schedule, performance, and risks in accordance to policies and procedures; formulate proposed mitigations as necessary.
• Coordinate program information with personnel.
• Interpret regulations and directives to determine impact on programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance: Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility
Certifications: DAWIA Practitioner Equivalency (DAWIA level II equivalent) and in the Program Management career field
Education: Bachelor's degree in Acquisitions or Business, Technical, or other relevant discipline
Years of Experience: 10+ years of Acquisition Program Management experience,including:

• 3+ years DoD experience in any of the following areas:
  • Military Communications
  • Signals Intelligence
  • Information Technology
  • Sensors
  • ISR Operations
  • Sensitive Site Exploitaiton
  • Data management
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis, and resolution of complex contracting problems, and the ability to develop concrete action plans to solve problems.
• Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System as directed by DoD Instruction 5000.02, "Operation of the Defense Acquisition System."
• Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition Framework process.
• Knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical acquisition requirements.
• Knowledge of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals, actual and estimated expenditures, and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position. Ability to properly apply funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple

Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Master's Degree in any field
Years of Experience: 10+ years of DoD experience

Additional Information
Location: MacDill AFB, FL
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
Travel: 25%