Program Acquisition Analyst

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Program Acquisition Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the Principal Assistant Program Manager (PAPM) for Acquisition and Finance, and the program office in managing and executing large-scale Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs. This position is responsible for managing a wide range of Acquisition reporting and documentation requirements associated with ACAT I and ACAT II programs, ensuring alignment to external stakeholder requirements as well as consistency and accuracy of Program communications. The Program Acquisition Analyst must concurrently manage various long-term and short-term deliverables in close coordination with multiple teams to ensure delivery on time to Senior Leadership. A successful Program Acquisition Analyst is effective at managing conflicting priorities, communicating status in advance of the due date, and can work within groups to develop and present a clear and cohesive product. The Program Acquisition Analyst must be forward looking, and able to forecast programmatic risks in response to new information. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite at either our Crystal City HQ or the Washington Navy Yard.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the lead for multiple high-impact Acquisition reports including RDAIS reporting, MSAR, Budget Development, POM, Gate Reviews, and Execution Reviews.

Communicate with senior leadership reporting status, maintain recurring reports, and work to anticipate/mitigate any schedule delays throughout the year.

Work with Program-Office and NAVSEA specific task planning and reporting systems such as RDAIS, DAVE, and PBIS.

Collaborate with individual Programs of Record (IPOR) Program Analysts to ensure their plans are balanced and aligned with overarching program requirements.

Audit buildup up of tasks to ensure alignment with program priorities and budget exhibits.

Facilitate communication with multiple stakeholders, including field activities, contracting activities, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

Provide collaboration and clarification on Program status questions pertaining to Schedule, Performance, Cost, Sustainment, and Funding.

Deliver ad hoc briefs to the PM, DPM, and PAPM on the status of the planning process and provide comprehensive updates on the execution of all current funding lines.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in program analysis or project management roles with demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Proven experience in managing budgets, task planning, and executing funding changes.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work across multiple projects and stakeholders.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

Familiarity with advanced Excel techniques for data analysis and reporting.

Strong knowledge of the NAVSEA Enterprise Planning System (NEPS).

PMP certification or equivalent project management experience.

Knowledge of Navy online systems, such as PBIS, COBRA, RDOCS, PDOCS, Advana, RDAIS, and DAVE.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER:

In addition to competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development and advancement, our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits. To keep pace with the changing needs of our employees, we continually evaluate benefit plans.

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Legal assistance

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Company-paid long term and short-term disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with company contribution

Continuing Education Opportunities