Senior Acquisition Analyst

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation’s most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.

We are seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst to support our Patuxent River, MD customer. The Acquisition Analyst will provide support to the Acquisition Lead of PMA-280.

Supports the development of program acquisition documentation such as APs, Acquisition Strategy Reports (ASR), Procurement Initiation Document (PID), Statement of Work (SOW), funding documents, CDRLs, and APB agreements. Assess program procedures, practices, philosophies, and documentation for compliance with specifications, contracts, and mission requirements. Attends, participates, supports, analyzes, provides input, develops, prepares and reports on briefs, point papers, reports, correspondence, meetings, conferences, and review boards.

• Oversee Acquisition efforts for all IPT Project Teams with PID generation and other acquisition duties including SOWs/SOOs, CDRLs, Streamlines Acquisition Plans (STRAPs), Acquisition Strategy Briefs, Justification & Approvals (J&As), PMT/CDRL Tool guidance, etc.

• Advise IPTLs on Acquisition Regulations, Thresholds, and PMA-280 Acquisition Processes/Procedures

• Conduct and support Procurement Planning Conferences, Acquisition Strategy Briefs, Data Requirements Review Boards (DRRB), Contract Status Meetings, Program Management Meetings, etc.

• Regular cadence of execution status with DASN A/G and APEO for Acquisition together.

• Ensuring a team of professionals are implementing acquisition best practices.

• DoD 5000.02 and SECNAV 5000.2 compliance for adaptive acquisition programs.

• Program designation requests

• Acquisition strategy development

• Information documentation requirements tracking

• Tailoring plan development

• Navy Gate review readiness

• Ensure accurate, timely, transparent reporting of official acquisition program status per Congressional Mandate, OSD and USN policy, PEO policy, and PM guidance.

• Navy Gates and or decision briefs

• Ad-hoc status briefs outside PEO

• Yearly selected acquisition reporting via DAVE

• Quarterly acquisition reporting via RDAIS

• Yearly and bi-annual program management reviews with PEO

• Monthly or on-demand program management reviews with PM

• AMS PMT access controls, business rules / Best Practices for accurate planning, development, and management through contract award.

• Chair procurement planning conferences for process compliance

• Ensure acquisition plans align with program acquisition strategy

• Lead (or attend) procurement status reviews on a regular cadence using PMT visualizations, focusing on those deemed higher risk and/or higher priority

• AcqMat access controls, business rules / best practices for the PMA for accurate storage and management of data related to program efforts for data analytics

• Perform data analysis seeking reportable trends, risks, and opportunity

• Maintain configuration control of acquisition documentation ready for PM review and or signature.

• Route and track progression of acquisition documentation to be signed by PM through its final approval. Maintain library of these approved documents.

• Ensure compliant contractor performance information (FAR Part 42.15).

• Act in an advisory role for acquisition management.

Required Education : MA/MS degree

Allowable Substitution:

Bachelor’s Degree plus two (2) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.

OR

Associate’s Degree plus four (4) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.

OR

Minimum of six (6) years work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Master’s Degree.

Required Experience: Over Ten (10) years of experience performing duties described in the functional description and task list

Desired Experience:

: Support and draft program milestones related documentation to ensure compliance with all aspects of the DoD and SECNAV 5000 series directives.

Must hold and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Hybrid Work Disclaimer: This position may allow for hybrid work; however, employees must be able and willing to travel and provide in-office or on-site support as required by customer requirements, project demands, or business needs.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $99,118.96-$148,678.44 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems’ total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.

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