Senior Acquisition Analyst

Apogee Engineering is seeking a CV-22 (Osprey) Senior Acquisition Manager to work with the Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate located at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, MD. 

***This position is contingent upon contract modification.***

Why work with us?

Apogee Engineering, LLC is a provider of research, engineering, operations, software, cyber, intel, training, technical services, and 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: 

• Apply knowledge and experience in acquisition program management philosophy policies and procedures to systems, subsystems, equipment procurement activities, post-award project/program management tasks, and acquisition programs throughout their life cycles.
• Assign personnel to provide services as described below in the execution of the CV-22 Division acquisition management support requirements.
• Assist with developing integrated risk management plans and strategies, as well as draft recommendations relating to weapon system contractor production changes.
• Assist with writing, reviewing, and editing program documentation to ensure weapon system changes are accurately identified and recorded.
• Assist with reviewing engineering change proposals and contract change proposals, participate in fact-finding, and support the configuration control board process.
• Provide support for strategic scheduling and planning documentation such as the integrated master plan and the integrated master schedule.
• Perform analyses to support program strategy decisions and courses of action.
• Provide a program assessment for integration of documentation to ensure consistency with program strategy and consistency across all milestone documentation
• Improve internal management processes by recommending alternatives to management.
• Participate in process improvement activities as members of, or advisors to, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and product/process improvement working groups.
• Assist in translating user requirements documents into Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation.
• Assist with developing and documenting recommended program management inputs for Performance Work Statement (PWS), and other acquisition documentation.

Minimum Experience  Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance Education: High School Diploma Years of experience: 22 years of experience with 8 supporting the DOD including:

• Experience within Joint Weapon Systems Acquisition Program Management 
• Development of Risk Management plans and strategies
• Experience writing, reviewing, and editing acquisition program documentation
• Experience with the review of engineering change proposals and contract change proposals, participating in fact-finding, and supporting the configuration control board process

Preferred Experience: Education and Experience: Master’s degree and at least 14 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD OR Bachelor’s degree and at least 16 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years supporting the DoD

• Program Element experience

Benefits:

• 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. 
• The base pay for this position ranges from $130,000.00 to $165,000.00 There is a different range applicable for specific work locations. Base pay is based on several factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, training, and education.