Acquisition Analyst

Acquisition Program Analyst – Senior Clearance: TS/SCI Onsite 5 days per week This position provides critical PEM support for programs of record (PoR) across the AQQ portfolio. Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a Sr. Acquisition Program Analyst – to support SAF/AQQ Directorate) at Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon SAF/AQQ directs, plans, and programs for development, procurement, and product support of Global Reach programs. Serves as the focal point within the HAF for Global Reach matters associated with integrated product life cycle management and facilitates Global Reach stakeholder collaboration in addressing lifecycle issues. The portfolio includes current and future mobility, special operations, trainer, and special mission aircraft programs, as well as related systems. Programs include C-5, C- 17, C-130J variants, C-130H, VC-25, Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization (PAR), C- 12/20/21/32/37/40, KC-10, KC-135, KC-46A, CV-22, HH-60G, Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH), UH-1N Replacement, T-1, T-6, T-38, Advanced Pilot Trainer (APT or T-X), Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM), Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM), Combat Air Forces/Mobility Air Forces (CAF/MAF) Distributed Mission Operations (DMO), and the Air Force Academy Powered Flight and Glider programs. Responsibilities Supporting Headquarters Air Force (HAF) budget preparation and defense, SAE oversightand decision-making activities, PEO program execution and oversight efforts of aircraftplatform. 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, andprogram execution. Providing honest broker assessments of programs approaching milestone decisions and ofprime 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 requiredcapabilities, costs, and schedules. Reviewing and providing recommendations on existing and proposed Air Force acquisitionand capability area policies and implementation. Reviewing and evaluating the impact of national, DoD, JCS, and civil government policiesand activities that affect Air Force acquisition programs and capability areas. Maintaining historical Air Force weapon program documentation and developing summarydocuments/briefings and training material Providing short notice, quick-reaction analyses of critical programmatic issues in the contextof Congressional, OSD Staff, Joint Staff, HQ USAF, Major Air Command (MAJCOM),North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), coalition, or bi-lateral activities Preparing Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) documentation toensure 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 ofInformation 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, programdocumentation, briefing packages and read-ahead, Congressional staffer visits, and otherevents to ensure an integrated and consistent Air Force position in response to Congressionalquestions, issues, and requests for information on assigned program/portfolio. Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and ascoordinated with the COR. Program Objective Memorandum (POM) & Program Planning, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) Qualifications Active TSClearance with SCI eligibility 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 allcomputer-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. medical dental vision insurance life and disability insurance 401(k) plan with employer match paid holidays PTO (sick/vacation) commuter benefits employee assistance program (EAP) educational reimbursement 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