Acquisition Management Specialist

Overview

Within the role of Acquisition Management Analyst, you will support a highly visible Defense Aviation Joint Program Office (JPO), responsible for managing a major defense weapon system development.

You will perform critical acquisition planning, management, and reporting to inform acquisition and contracting decisions that will ensure program success.

This position is a hybrid role in Arlington, VA (2 days/week on site). Seventh Sense will support your commute by contributing over $1,500 annually to your Transportation FSA.

• Perform critical program management, technical, or business analysis of major DoD acquisition systems and provide recommendations to ensure program success.
• Participate as a member of and/or support the overall PMO.
• Apply knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of program management and systems acquisition to inform the planning, organization, and coordination of critical aspects of the development, production, deployment, and sustainment of aircraft systems, subsystems, and equipment.
• Track and report program/project status to include cost, schedule, and performance.
• Perform EVM tracking and analysis.

• Secret security clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• Education:
  
  Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration or related discipline; or Associates Degree plus four years of additional relevant work experience.
• Work Experience:
  
  At least three years of experience in program management, technical or business analysis in weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management; at least four of eight years of recent work experience related to analysis and planning; at least two years in support of a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP).
• Familiarity with Service and OSD forms related to PPBS, Military Interdepartmental Procurement Requests (MIPR), Work Requests, Requisition s, Data Item Descriptions (DID), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), and DD254.
• Knowledge and/or familiarity with the DoD 5000 series of policy and guidance, Federal and DoD acquisition regulations and the Defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Knowledge of DoD reporting tools and major reports.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Focus on customer service and responsiveness with sound customer handling skills.

• Knowledge of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) for the development of contracts and contract modifications required for the acquisition of logistics supportability products.
• Familiarity with DoD Directive 5530.03 (International Agreements) and the International Cooperation in Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (IC in AT&L) Handbook.
• 5th Generation Fighter acquisition management experience.
• F-35 Lightning II program knowledge and expertise.
• Experience with and knowledge of acquisition challenges associated with a Contractor Supported Weapon System (CSWS).

$90,000 - $100,000 per year.

Our company was founded on a family-oriented philosophy, and our culture is rooted in making a difference in the lives of our “work family” members.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with generous company match and immediate vesting
• PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident and Critical Care insurance options

• Day off to celebrate your birthday
• Day off on your company anniversary date
• Day off to volunteer for the community service project of your choice
• A Bonus Plan that allows each member to financially benefit from company, team, and individual success.
• A peer‑to‑peer recognition platform for members to recognize each other’s accomplishments.
• Professional development opportunities including Consulting Skills training and Federal Acquisition training, as well as resources to assist with family life and mental wellbeing.

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