Senior Acquisition Analyst

Job Description Overview:

CDM has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Analyst in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics’ (SOF AT&L). SOF AT&L accepts and manages risk, takes personal initiative, and ensures results for the Nation’s warriors. SOF AT&L proves its worth to the fight in every action, every strike, and every operation, executing with a sense of urgency and purpose in support of SOF operations every day.

This is a full-time opportunity, on site on Mac Dill AFB in Tampa, FL.

Support Government Program Managers and senior leadership in planning, execution, and oversight of acquisition and program management activities.

Analyze program requirements and develop goals, objectives, and strategies to ensure successful mission accomplishment.

Monitor program cost, schedule, performance, and risk, and recommend mitigation strategies to address issues and maintain program objectives.

Conduct research and analysis to identify program bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and barriers to execution, and develop corrective recommendations.

Support the development, staffing, and coordination of acquisition documentation, including acquisition strategies, SAMPs, APBs, spend plans, funding documents, market research, technical evaluations, and milestone packages.

Collect, analyze, and report program metrics, requirements, and performance data to support management decision-making.

Coordinate with Government stakeholders, technical teams, and external organizations to ensure effective communication and program alignment.

Monitor programs for compliance with applicable policies, regulations, directives, and acquisition guidance.

Interpret changes in acquisition policy, contracting regulations, and program directives, and assess impacts to ongoing efforts.

Support market research activities and cost-benefit analyses to inform acquisition and program decisions.

Review program information and prepare reports, briefings, status updates, and executive-level presentations.

Assist with resource planning and allocation based on program priorities, requirements, and funding availability.

Answer data calls, respond to information requests, and provide programmatic recommendations to Government leadership.

Support contract planning, administration, and acquisition activities across the program lifecycle.

Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team to solve complex program, acquisition, and contracting challenges.

Maintain accurate program documentation, schedules, and records using Microsoft Office products and project management tools such as Microsoft Project.

Knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System (DoDI 5000 series) and Defense Acquisition Framework.

Understanding of federal acquisition, contracting, and appropriations law principles.

Experience supporting cost analysis, market research, and acquisition strategy development.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to analyze complex issues, develop actionable solutions, and manage multiple priorities.

Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented Government-support environment.

Citizenship:
Must be a US citizen

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

Certifications:

DAWIA Practitioner Equivalency IAW the PWS (DAWIA level II equivalent), and in the Program Management field

Education:

Bachelor's degree in an acquisition, business, or related field

Years of

Experience:

10 years working in Federal Government acquisition programs or equivalent defense industry experience

Experience preparing technical evaluations, ADM, SAMP, PB, FM worksheet, program protection plan, annual spend plan builds, PowerPoint Briefings processes, and government contracting processes.

Location:

Mac Dill, AFB, FL On-site/Hybrid/Remote:
On-Site Travel: 25%