Senior Acquisition Analyst

Senior Acquisition Analyst

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst located at MacDill AFB, FL in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics' (SOF AT&L) PEO-SW.

Why Work with Us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career-driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities Include:

• In support of PEO-SW's Global Analytics Platform program develop research, development and acquisition management system documentation, to include supporting Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), System Acquisition Management Plans (SAMP), Acquisition Strategies (AS) Acquisition Program Baselines, (APB), Acquisition Decision Memorandums (ADM), test and evaluation plans, fielding and deployment releases, program protection plans, spend plans, Technology Insertion Roadmaps, Transition Agreements, Congressional Briefings and responses to Congressional Requests for Information, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning documents
• 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
• Support/conduct portions of market research
• Support cost/benefit analysis
• Analyze effectiveness and efficiency of program; develop recommendations to improve program operations
• Answer data calls and inquiries on program policies and procedures
• Manage program cost, schedule, performance, and risks in accordance with policies and procedures; formulate proposed mitigations as necessary
• Interpret regulations and directives to determine impact on programs
• Research ways to eliminate program bottlenecks and barriers to production
• Support government counterparts in development of solutions to program issues
• Oversee the allocation of resources based on program requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Security Clearance Required: TS with SCI Eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field plus 10 years of DoD acquisition experience
• DAWIA Practitioner (formerly Level II) Equivalency in the Program Management functional area
• 3+ years of DoD experience in any of the following areas:
• Military Communications
• Signals Intelligence
• Information Technology
• Sensors
• ISR Operations
• Sensitive Site Exploitation
• Data Management
• Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System as directed by DoD Instruction 5000.02, "Operation of the Defense Acquisition System"
• Operational experience with USSOCOM or components highly desired

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

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