Senior Acquisition Analyst - FW - SOF AT&L

Applied Research Solutions has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Analyst in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics’ (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for Fixed Wing (PEO-FW). PEO-FW delivers and sustains mission-critical fixed-wing capabilities that enable SOF strike, armed overwatch, mobility, and operations in contested or degraded environments. The organization rapidly fields new platforms and upgrades, integrating advanced sensors, resilient navigation, precision effects, and software-driven enhancements to improve mission effectiveness and survivability. PEO-FW also drives testing, training, and integration efforts to accelerate operational fielding and ensure aircrews are ready to employ new capabilities across SOF aviation fleets.  

• →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
• →Analyze effectiveness and efficiency of program; develop recommendations to improve program operations.
• →Answer data calls and inquiries on program policies and procedures
• →Participate in 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.
• →Determine requirements; develop goals and objectives to accomplish mission of Program Support government counterparts to ensure execution of programs in accordance to 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 development of solutions to program issues.
• →Oversee the allocation of resources based on program requirements.
• →Other duties as assigned

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen 
Clearance:Must possess and maintain a TS w/SCI eligibility
Certifications: DAWIA Advanced Equivalency (formerly Level III) in the Program Management, Engineering & Technical Management, or Test & Evaluation fields; or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire with customer deferral

Education: Bachelor’s degree in acquisition/business or a related field
Years of Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in DoD Acquisition Program Management to include: 

• Demonstrated experience in DoD Program Management role in which in-depth resource/financial management expertise and familiarity with DoD Financial Management systems and regulations was required
• Demonstrated experience in which preparing budgets for DoD acquisition programs to include budget exhibits and Congressional briefings was required
• Demonstrated experience in which preparing Program Object Memorandum submissions and briefings for DoD Acquisition programs was required
• Experience with coordination and integration across multiple programs (Cross program/horizontal integration)

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

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