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 Requirement:
  Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration, or other related discipline OR Associates Degree plus four (4) years of additional relevant work experience
• Work Experience Requirements:
  At least three (3) years of experience in program management, technical or business analysis discipline, in weapon systems acquisition and life cycle management;
  At least four (4) years out of eight (8) of recent work experience related to analysis and planning;
  At least two (2) 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 is required
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or familiarity with the DoD 5000 (Operation of the Defense Acquisition System) series of policy and guidance, Federal and DoD acquisition regulations and the Defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with 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 (DODD) 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)

The proposed salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 per year. This range reflects factors such as geographic location, skills, experience, training, certifications, contract-specific affordability, and organizational needs.

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 (referred to simply as "members" rather than "employees").

• 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. You are in full…