Description
Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst located at MacDill AFB, FL in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics' (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for SOF Digital Applications. PEO-SDA's vision is to provide USSOCOM a "one-stop shop" for SOF software-intensive digital applications. SDA's sole purpose is to ensure SOF Warfighters receive point-of-need knowledge innovation and the software support to remain the premier information dominance force anywhere, anytime.
Why Work with us?
Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.
Responsibilities include:
In support of PEO-SDA's Global Analytics Platform program develop research, development and 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), test and evaluation plans, fielding and deployment releases, program protection plans, spend plans, Technology Insertion Roadmaps, Transition Agreements, Congressional Briefings and responses to Congressional Requests for Information, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning documents
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/conduct portions of market research
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
Manage program cost, schedule, performance, and risks in accordance with policies and procedures; formulate proposed mitigations as necessary
Interpret regulations and directives to determine impact on programs
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
Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen
Security Clearance Required: TS with SCI Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in relevant field plus 10 years of DoD acquisition experience
DAWIA Practitioner (formerly Level II) Equivalency in the Program Management functional area
3+ years of DoD experience in any of the following areas:
Military Communications
Signals Intelligence
Information Technology
Sensors
ISR Operations
Sensitive Site Exploitation
Data Management
Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System as directed by DoD Instruction 5000.02, "Operation of the Defense Acquisition System"
Operational experience with USSOCOM or components highly desired
All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.
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)
