Acquisition Program Analyst, Senior (for ILO in AQX - Industrial Liaison) - TS/SCI

Responsibilities OBXtek is currently staffing for an Acquisition Program Analyst, Senior in the Industrial Liaison Office’s (ILO) Tactical Industrial Base branch within the Acquisition Integration Directorate (AQX). This position provides insights into the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Responsibilities include supporting the Defense Production Act, managing industrial facilities, reviewing mergers and acquisitions, and contributing to OSD Industrial Base Assessments. The right candidate will join a team supporting the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQ) on the Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support II (STAQSS II) contract. *This position is currently on-site at the Pentagon 5 days per week.* The tasks for this position include: Supporting HAF budget preparation and defense, SAE oversight and decision-making activities, PEO program execution and oversight efforts of aircraft platforms. 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 impartial 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 funding allocation, establishing program goals, objectives, schedules, and program direction formulation. Tracking documentation for compliance with 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, MAJCOM, NATO, coalition, or bi-lateral activities. Preparing PPBE documentation to ensure it accurately articulates the current program. Supporting the HAF review process – AFROC, JWCAs, DABs, Congressional cycle, ASPs, AFRBs, CSBs, GAO reports, etc. Performing the Secretariat function for ASPs, AFRBs, and CSBs. Reviewing and documenting MDR and FOIA requests. Monitoring ongoing studies, analyses, and developmental work relevant to weapon systems. Supporting program-specific efforts such as CONOPS development, CDD, CPD, IER, and requirements working groups. Reviewing and providing data to assist in preparation for legislative hearings, program documentation, briefing packages, read-aheads, Congressional staffer visits, and other events. Handling confidential and classified (Secret/TS-SCI) information, correspondence, and communications. Performing any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties listed above and as coordinated with the COR. Qualifications Active Top Secret clearance, SCI eligibility Master's degree in business or related discipline. At least 10 years of relevant acquisition (programs of record) experience in a System Program Office and/or Air Force Headquarters. A minimum of 10 years working on strategic initiatives for programs of record (PoR), including understanding of the DoD PPBE process. Must be proficient in computer-based communication/office IT tools, especially Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel), SharePoint, TEAMS, Adobe (both reader and Pro). Demonstrated ability to learn new software and IT tools as needed in a timely manner. Must be proficient in public speaking; capable of delivering briefs, speaking in meetings in person/online, and giving presentations. Work 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 work on a computer. How to Stand Out and get seen faster: Resumes showing the following experience Stand Out: Acquisition knowledge and experience Years of experience as required above Clearance and current status Action Officer or similar leadership support role experience PEO - Program Executive Office experience (or similar) Pentagon or DoD HQ support PEM - Program Element Monitor (or other program support) TMT - Task Management Tool (or other tasker experience) Budget experience (ideally PPBE, BES, PB, etc.) Education Security Clearance Top Secret with SCI eligibility Benefits We offer a robust suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, matching 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement program and much more. OBXtek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law.*MON #J-18808-Ljbffr OBXtek