Acquisition Analyst IV

Job Description

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

• Executes acquisition management across an entire product line
• Coordinates products and taskings across the acquisition process and life cycle phases
• Prepares, configures and staffs all Milestone documentation
• Assists with determining contracting strategy, prepares contracting documents, and coordinates activities with Army Contracting Command
• Participate in source selection boards and conduct technical evaluations
• Leads and provides oversight of product IPTs, test events, test reviews, and product demonstrations
• Assists in providing contract oversight for assigned products
• Maintains and manages the program budget and master schedule
• Identifies cost, schedule and performance tradeoffs
• Lead and oversee preparation of Supply Requests Packages to Defense Logistics Agency and manage transition of products from PM to DLA or Army Sustainment
• Develop and draft Acquisition Strategies, Acquisition Plans and other acquisition documents
• Leads tasks supporting pre award contracts, financial management, risk management, total ownership cost determination, and contract coordination
• Coordinates contracting actions with local procurement contracting officers
• Performs acquisition strategy requirements

• Secret Clearance
• 18 years of related experience
• Acquisition career specialization aligned to duty assignment (i.e. Program Management, Contracting, Logistics)
• Expert knowledge and demonstrated skills in:
  Managing cost, schedule, performance in a program office, Product Life Cycle Management, Project Team Management, Preparing Acquisition and Contracting documents (to include J&A, Souce Selection Plans, PWS, IGCE, D&F), WAWF, iRAPT, cost analysis, Project Management, database management, GFEBS, DODI 5000.02, Defense Acquisition System JCIDS

This is a full-time position paying a base salary, and full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.

OST is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.