Acquisition Analyst

Position Overview: Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a Sr. Acquisition Program Analyst (APA) for the STAQSS II Contract supporting the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQ). This position will provide support to AQI, the Information Dominance Programs Directorate. AQI serves as the focal point within the HAF for information dominance matters associated with integrated product life cycle management and facilitates information dominance stakeholder collaboration in addressing program lifecycle issues. The portfolio includes current and future air and ground-based command and control (C2), including nuclear C2; defense business systems, enterprise information technology; cyberspace weapon systems; manned and unmanned intelligence (MQ-9), surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); counter-C2 electronic warfare, air traffic control and landing systems; and networks and datalinks systems from concept and technology development through production, deployment, and sustainment. The Acquisition Program Analyst, Senior position includes supporting Headquarters Air Force (HAF) budget preparation and defense, SAE oversight, and decision‑making activities. Responsibilities: Supporting Headquarters Air Force (HAF) budget preparation and defense, SAE oversight and decision‑making activities, PEO program execution and oversight efforts of aircraft platform. Maintaining and analyzing planning, scheduling, and management data. Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution. Providing honest broker assessments of programs approaching milestone decisions and of prime contractor technical and operational issues. Researching and analyzing program trends, identifying issues, and recommending solutions. Making recommendations on the allocation of funding, establishment of program goals, objectives, and schedules, and the formulation of program direction. Tracking compliance with stated program direction and identifying issues. Identifying and researching programmatic issues and tradeoffs in terms of required capabilities, costs, and schedules. Reviewing and providing recommendations on existing and proposed Air Force acquisition and capability area policies and implementation. Reviewing and evaluating the impact of national, DoD, JCS, and civil government policies and activities that affect Air Force acquisition programs and capability areas. Maintaining historical Air Force weapon program documentation and developing summary documents/briefings and training material. Providing short notice, quick‑reaction analyses of critical programmatic issues in the context of Congressional, OSD Staff, Joint Staff, HQ USAF, Major Air Command (MAJCOM), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), coalition, or bilateral activities. Preparing Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) documentation to ensure they accurately articulate the current program. Supporting the HAF review process – Air Force Requirements Oversight Council (AFROCs), Joint Warfighting Capabilities Assessment (JWCAs), Defense Acquisition Boards (DABs), Congressional cycle, Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASPs), Air Force Review Board (AFRBs), Configuration Steering Board (CSB), Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports, etc. Reviewing and documenting Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Monitoring ongoing studies, analyses, and developmental work relevant to weapon systems. Supporting program‑specific efforts like Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development, Capability Development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Documents (CPD), Information Exchange Requirements (IER), and requirements working groups. Reviewing and providing data to assist in preparation for legislative hearings, program documentation, briefing packages and read‑ahead, Congressional staffer visits, and other events to ensure an integrated and consistent Air Force position in response to Congressional questions, issues, and requests for information on assigned program/portfolio. Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR. Program Objective Memorandum (POM) & Program Planning, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE). Qualifications: Active Secret Clearance Master’s degree in a Business, Finance, or Engineering discipline. A total of 10 years of acquisition experience in a System Program Office and/or Air Force Headquarters. Experience with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, including development of budget documentation and familiarity with analyzing budget execution. Must be proficient in all computer‑based communication/office IT tools, to include the following: Microsoft (MS) Office Suite – Word, Power Point, SharePoint, Excel, TEAMS; Adobe (both reader and Pro). Must have the ability to learn new software/office IT tools as needed in a timely manner. Must be proficient in public speaking: capable of delivering briefs, speaking in meetings in person and online, and giving presentations. Work Experience Substitutions: 12 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a MA/MS degree. BA/BS degree plus 8 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a MA/MS degree. Physical Requirements: Ability to move or traverse throughout a large, secure facility and between multiple work areas. Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists and fingers. Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer. About Nationwide IT Services: NIS is an IT and Management consulting company, is a CVE‑verified Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value‑added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP) and educational reimbursement along with Pet Insurance. Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability or protected veteran status. We provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr