Acquisition Analyst

Overview Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Analyst located at MacDill AFB, FL in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics’ (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for SOF Rotary Wing (PEO-RW). PEO-RW equips Army Special Operations Aviation Command and the 160th SOAR with advanced rotary‑wing aircraft, mission equipment, and training systems to maintain decisive overmatch in contested environments. Focused on readiness, rapid technology integration, and lifecycle sustainment, PEO‑RW executes a balanced acquisition approach that recapitalizes airframes, integrates next‑generation sensors and survivability/lethality upgrades, and prepares the force for future SOF‑modified vertical lift platforms. Through its product offices, PEO‑RW continuously fields hardware and software improvements across the SOF helicopter fleet and associated simulators, ensuring aircrews can train and operate with the most capable and reliable systems available. Responsibilities Maintain detailed understanding of SOF Rotary Wing aircraft, mission equipment, and operating environment Interact with SOF aircrews to assist the PEO in understanding key user requirements and capability issues Develop, coordinate, and execute rapid prototyping of leading edge technologies (avionics, communications, materials, and survivability equipment) to assess ability to improve SOF mission execution Lead coordination with the Intelligence Community to aid the Rotary Wing Enterprise in understanding trends in threat capability and implementation Ensure program compliance with organizational guidance and regulatory requirements Interpret regulations and directives to determine impact on programs Coordinate across the USSOCOM staff to resolve HQ issues relating to program execution Routinely brief senior leaders within USSOCOM and the SOF Enterprise on program status, issues, and recommended courses of action Develop elements of program acquisition strategies to transition leading edge technologies to programs of record Keep program information current and organize data to submit to management for decision making Prepare reports and briefings on program status, policies and procedures, in support of acquisition program milestones Analyze effectiveness and efficiency of program; develop recommendations to improve program operations Answer data calls and inquiries on program policies and procedures Participate in requirements development process in support of senior managers and Government counterparts Monitor programs to ensure compliance with policies and procedures Manage program cost, schedule, performance, and risks in accordance to policies and procedures; formulate proposed mitigations as necessary Research ways to eliminate program bottlenecks and barriers to production; support government counterparts in development of solutions to program issues Qualifications Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a TS clearance with SCI Eligibility Certifications: DAWIA Practitioner (formerly Level II) Equivalency in the Program Management, Engineering & Technical Management, or Test & Evaluation fields or ability to attain within 6 months of hire with approved customer deferral Education: Bachelor's degree Years of Experience: 10 combined years of operational and acquisition experience related to DoD rotary wing weapon systems 5 years of military helicopter pilot experience 5 years of DoD acquisition program management experience 5 years experience in intelligence gathering, analysis, and reporting Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System as directed by DoD Instruction 5000.02, “Operation of the Defense Acquisition System” Working knowledge of project management/scheduling software applications such as MS Project Experience with task management systems, proficient in building executive‑level briefings, and able to apply acquisition experience to formulation and consolidation of official responses to taskers, RFIs, etc. Experience in researching, comprehending, assessing, and briefing new technologies, utilizing knowledge of existing capabilities to determine feasibility of new technologies across a portfolio of capabilities Preferred Experience Education: Master’s degree in business or acquisition and 8 years of experience in DoD Acquisition Program Management Knowledge of SOF‑unique acquisition processes is valued Experience staffing SAMPs, APBs, and 70‑1 documents for projects, combat evaluations, and studies highly desired Experience staffing FM worksheets for AF9 and DD448 funding, spend plan build development, market surveys, and technical evaluations is highly valued Additional Information Location: MacDill, AFB, FL On‑site/Hybrid/Remote: On‑Site Travel: 25% #J-18808-Ljbffr Apogee