Acquisition Analyst

Apogee is seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Why work with us?

Apogee Engineering, LLC is a provider of research, engineering, operations, software, cyber, intel, training, technical services, financial and administrative expertise across an array of DOD and Federal Civilian customers. Our company was founded on the commitment of making a positive difference for our customers and our people. Apogee's culture is infused with integrity and a passion for excellence, which has propelled us into the ranks of an elite small business company. Apogee is known for an unwavering dedication to our client's success, a warm and employee-centric work environment, and an enthusiasm to provide the right solution at the right time.

What you'll be doing:

• Supports the Acquisition Program Manager (APM) in assessing what programs are within schedule and cost baselines.
• Staffs Defense Acquisition Executive Summaries (DAES), Monthly Activity Reports (MAR) and support program management and IMP/IMS reviews.
• Oversees the allocation of resources based on program requirements.
• Manages meetings, calendars, agendas, and briefings, including providing briefings of program status to senior management.
• Determines requirements; develops goals and objectives to accomplish program missions.
• Gather, analyze, and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of acquisition, sustainment, or modification programs utilizing knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques.
• Ability to understand various funding types, budgets, and understand the Central Asset Management (CAM) process.
• Monitors, mentors, and develops lower-level (Senior, Journeyman) Acquisition Support Specialists and other contractor support personnel in accordance with Govt PMO leadership lines of effort, policy, and standard operating procedures.

Experience:

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret clearance with SCI Eligibility

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Years of Experience: 12 years of experience with DoD acquisition programs

• Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, and practices of systems acquisition and program management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 Operation of the Adaptive Acquisition Framework, AFI 63-101/20-101, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force
• Demonstrated ability to plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production, deployment, and sustainment of weapons systems and associated equipment as well as formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives
• Understands the different funding types, budgets, and the Central Asset Management (CAM) process
• Strong working Knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Office Suite software and project management/scheduling applications such as MS Project

Preferred Experience:

Preferred Certifications: DAWIA Advanced (formerly Level III) Equivalency in Program Management or Engineering & Technical Management

Preferred Education and Experience: Master's degree in Business or related field

• 10 years of experience with DoD acquisition programs

Benefits & Compensation:

• Apogee offers two medical plans, a high deductible health plan with an HRA and a traditional POS plan with co-pays, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, parental, military, and jury duty paid leaves. Regular part-time employees scheduled for twenty-four or more hours per work week are eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)