Mid-Level Acquisition Management Analyst - Sayres & Associates

Sayres is a leader in defense support services to the DOD. Our 300+ program support experts empower our customers' senior leadership with long term planning and analytics, insightful decision making, and day-to-day operations. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Sayres has offices in California, Maine, and Alabama. Sayres and Associates has been providing excellence in service to the Federal Government since 2001.

Sayres is currently seeking an experienced Mid-Level Acquisition Management Analyst with an active SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

As a Mid-Level Acquisition Management Analyst in the shipbuilding industry, you will play a pivotal role in supporting various defense acquisition activities while adhering to DoD and Navy policies. Your expertise will contribute to the development, maintenance, and preparation of briefings, as well as facilitate meetings and provide crucial research and responses to action items.

1. Demonstrate a strong understanding of DoD and Navy policies related to defense acquisition and effectively apply the latest guidance to execute tasks in accordance with these policies.
2. Assist in the development, maintenance, and preparation of briefings that support acquisition management decisions and facilitate effective communication within the organization.
3. Attend important meetings and diligently prepare detailed minutes, ensuring accurate documentation of discussions and decisions.
4. Conduct comprehensive research and prepare well-informed responses to action items, providing valuable insights and recommendations.
5. Participate in Quarterly Program and/or Progress Reviews (QPRs), Milestone Reviews, Gate Reviews, or Resources and Requirements Review Board (R3B) meetings.
6. Contribute to Shipbuilder Program Reviews, including Post-Award Conferences and logistics meetings, to ensure smooth project execution.
7. Collaborate on Foreign Customer Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and Financial Management Reviews (FMRs) to support international program engagements.

Additional Duties:

1. Utilize your expertise in DoD/DoN procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process) to facilitate efficient acquisition processes and compliance with regulations.
2. Apply your knowledge of DoD/DoN contracting to assist in contract management activities, ensuring successful project execution and adherence to contractual obligations.
3. Demonstrate experience in communicating effectively with SES/Flag level personnel, facilitating smooth communication between high-level stakeholders.
4. Contribute to the development of essential DoN acquisition documents, such as Acquisition Strategy and Acquisition Program Baseline, to guide program planning and execution.
5. Leverage your shipbuilding experience to provide valuable insights and analysis during acquisition management processes.

Qualifications & Clearance Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Management discipline.
2. 7+ years of experience in program management, Government technical management, or Industry business management, with at least 3 years in DoD/DoN program, contracts, or acquisition management.
3. Active Secret Clearance verifiable in DISS/JPAS.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in Engineering or Business Management discipline.
2. Possession of Project Management Professional (PMP) certification for 3+ years.
3. 10+ years of experience in program management, Government technical management, or Industry business management, with at least 5 years in DoD/DoN program, contracts, or acquisition management.

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations.

We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering and administrative services including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence and policy analysis.

Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.

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