Acquisition and Program Management Analyst - SME
$227,003–$250,898 year
On-siteFort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct comprehensive programmatic and acquisition analysis across the entire lifecycle for major weapon systems and services. Provide agency-wide expert advice, analysis, and support to Missile Defense Agency Acquisitions and Programs, ensuring all overarching acquisition strategies are optimized for formal review before Acquisition Strategy Panels and Boards. Direct core acquisition functions including program baseline support, risk management, and planning while serving as the official Acquisition Strategy Panel secretariat. Author and present complex briefing materials, manage executive communications, and oversee document tracking to drive data-driven decisions for senior leadership. Perform weekly reporting, coordinate engagements with defense industry partners, and execute ad-hoc analytical reports as required. Maintain strict handling of source-selection-sensitive data while balancing strategic planning with operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, or a closely related field
- Must possess and maintain an Active Secret Clearance
- Minimum of 15 years of direct experience supporting Major Defense Acquisition Programs (ACAT I/II) as a Program Manager (PM) or Deputy Program Manager (DPM)
- Proven track record of senior-level oversight managing program cost, schedule, and performance across complex lifecycles
- Direct experience authoring and coordinating comprehensive milestone decision packages, or equivalent documentation for a Milestone Decision Authority (MDA)
- Demonstrated success preparing and defending overarching acquisition strategies tailored for formal reviews before the Acquisition Strategy Panel (ASP) and Acquisition Strategy Board (ASB)
- Hands-on proficiency reviewing, processing, and refining core defense strategy products and documentation
- Regular on-site attendance is required to support customer and contract requirements
- Work Location: Ft Belvoir, VA
Desired Qualifications
- Previous DAWIA Certification Level III in Program Management or equivalent
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