SOF AT&L - Senior Acquisition Analyst (AO-12XX)

Apogee is seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst located at MacDill AFB, FL in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics' (SOF AT&L) Acquisition Operations (AO) Partnered Operations Directorate. Partnered Operations is committed to operationally focused acquisition activities that enhance the global SOF network through SOF AT&L engagement at the operational level.

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 will be doing:

• Research, develop, and execute the most effective and efficient acquisition strategies and courses of action to achieve timely and cost-efficient equipment support to US SOF supported partner forces.
• Develop and research, acquisition management system documentation, to include supporting Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), System Acquisition Management Plans (SAMP), Acquisition Strategies (AS), Acquisition Program Baselines (APB), Acquisition Decision Memorandums (ADM), spend plans, Congressional Briefings and responses to Congressional Requests for Information, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning documents.
• Act as an acquisition specialist for weapons, ammunition, electronic warfare equipment, vehicles, and soldier support items in support of partner nation special operation forces.
• 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.
• Assist in answering 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.
• Assist in managing program cost, schedule, performance, and risks in accordance with policies and procedures; formulate proposed mitigations as necessary.
• Coordinate program information with internal and external stakeholders.
• 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 requirement.
• Draft fiscal year spend plans to meet OSD goals.
• Support 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.
• Apply funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple types of appropriations
• Apply contracting negotiation, administration and termination principles, policies, procedures and technical requirements applicable to the full range of contracting actions for a variety of contract types.

What you will need to have:

• Security clearance required: TS with SCI Eligibility
• Bachelors degree in business or a related field with 10 years of experience in DoD acquisition, including 2 years of security cooperation experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Complete DAWIA Practitioner (formerly Level II) non-resident course prerequisites in the Program Management field
• 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
• Security Cooperation certification in Security Management highly desired
• Knowledge of SOF-unique acquisition processes highly desired

Benefits:

• Apogee offers two medical plans, a high deductible health plan with a 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.
• This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

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)