Advanced Acquisition Analyst

Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) with development and analysis of programmatic data for program management support to include monitoring and reporting against the acquisition program baselines and assistance with program oversight and execution briefings. Alternative responsibilities may encompass development and execution of acquisition strategies/plans contract requirements packages (e.g. writing SOWs CDRLs special provisions source selection evaluation plans) and supporting prime contract monitoring/management activities.

• Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) certification (or ability to attain within 90 days after employment)
• Provide interpretation and execution of MDA Acquisition policy directives guidance and instructions
• Provide program management support in developing maintaining and reporting against program baselines gathering and analyzing programmatic data for internal Agency oversight reviews of programs (e.g. MDAR DPR PER PMRs internal reviews)
• Prepare briefings and correspondence in response to internal taskings and external RFIs (e.g. GAO/Congressional/DoDIG/DoD oversight organizations)
• Analyze acquisition requirements and provide recommendations during pre-solicitation phase through contract execution
• Support program and contract management processes through the preparation and/or review of acquisition and program management documentation briefings white papers reports metrics
• Provide support through all phases of the acquisition cycle with an emphasis on cybersecurity throughout the process

Prior MDA experience preferred.

• Advanced level - Masters degree required and/or 15 years experience
• Intermediate level - Bachelors degree required and/or 10 years relevant experience
• Knowledge and experience in acquisition procurement and contracting highly desirable
• Solid background in MS Office tools suite (e.g. Word Excel PowerPoint Access) essential
• Must possess exceptionally strong communications and analytical skills be a self-starter detail oriented work well with a team interacts with multiple levels and functional areas and able to manage customer and contractor relationship
• SECRET or above Security Clearance required.