Acquisition Analyst with Security Clearance

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Acquisition Analyst located at MacDill AFB, FL in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics' (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for SOF Rotary Wing (PEO-RW). PEO-RW provides the Army Special Operations Aviation Command and 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) (Airborne) with the most advanced RW aircraft, mission equipment, and training systems available. This is a full-time opportunity located at MacDill, AFB, FL. Responsibilities * Maintain detailed understanding of SOF Rotary Wing aircraft, mission equipment, and operating environment
* Interact with SOF aircrews to assist the PEO in understanding key user requirements and capability issues
* Develop, coordinate, and execute rapid prototyping of leading edge technologies (avionics, communications, materials, and survivability equipment) to assess ability to imrove SOF mission execution
* Lead coordination with the Intelligence Community to aid the Rotary Wing Enterprise in understanding trends in threat capability and implementation
* Ensure program compliance with organizational guidance and regulatory requirements
* Interpret regulations and directives to determine impact on programs
* Coordinate across the USSOCOM staff to resolve HQ issues relating to program execution
* Routinely brief senior leaders within USSOCOM and the SOF Enterprise on program status, issues, and recommended courses of action
* Develop elements of program acquisition strategies to transition leading edge technologies to programs of record
* Keep program information current and organize data to submit to management for decision making
* Prepare reports and briefings on program status, policies and procedures, in support of acquisition program milestones
* Analyze effectiveness and efficiency of program; develop recommendations to improve program operations
* Answer data calls and inquiries on program policies and procedures
* Participate in requirements development process in support of senior managers and Government counterparts
* Monitor programs to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
* Manage program cost, schedule, performance, and risks in accordance to policies and procedures; formulate proposed mitigations as necessary
* Research ways to eliminate program bottlenecks and barriers to production; support government counterparts in development of solutions to program issues Qualifications Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a TS clearance with SCI Eligibility Certifications: DAWIA Practitioner (formerly Level II) Equivalency in the Program Management, Engineering & Technical Management, or Test & Evaluation fields or ability to attain within 6 months of hire with approved customer deferral Education: Bachelor's degree Years of Experience: 10 combined years of operational and acqusition experience related to DoD rotary wing weapon systems * 5 years of military helicopter pilot experience
* 5 years of DoD acquisition program management experience
* 5 years experience in intelligence gathering, analysis, and reporting
* Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System as directed by DoD Instruction 5000.02, "Operation of the Defense Acquisition System"
* Working knowledge of project management/scheduling software applications such as MS Project
* Experience with task management systems, proficient in building executive-level briefings, and able to apply acquisition experience to formulation and consolidation of official responses to taskers, RFIs, etc.
* Experience in researching, comprehending, assessing, and briefing new technologies, utilizing knowledge of existing capabilities to determine feasibility of new technologies across a portfolio of capabilities
Preferred Experience: Education and Experience: Master's degree in business or acquisition and 8 years of experience in DoD Acquisition Program Management * Knowledge of SOF-unique acquisition processes is valued
* Experience staffing SAMPs, APBs, and 70-1 documents for projects, combat evaluations, and studies highly desired
* Experience staffing FM worksheets for AF9 and DD448 funding, spend plan build development, market surveys, and technical evaluations is highly valued Additional Information Location: MacDill, AFB, FL On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
Travel: 25%