Program Acquisition Analyst & Advisor

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Program Acquisition Analyst & Advisorto support our Huntsville AL location.

A senior level Program Acquisition Analyst & Advisor provides executive-level acquisition expertise and direct operational support to the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Fires within the Department of the Army. This position operates at the intersection of strategic advisory and enterprise-level action coordination supporting senior leader decision-making portfolio integration and execution of high-priority initiatives. The advisor leverages extensive experience equivalent to a former Centralized Selection List (CSL) selectee having served in multiple command and/or key leadership positions of increasing responsibility across an acquisition career. The individual brings seasoned judgment enterprise perspective and credibility to inform decisions impacting the Armys Fires portfolio. This role requires a highly capable professional who can integrate efforts across the acquisition enterprise synchronize complex actions and directly support senior leader engagements governance forums and strategic communications. The candidate must possess the executive presence and communication skills necessary to brief and influence General Officer and Senior Executive Service (SES) leadership.

Duties:

• Serves as a senior advisor to PAE Fires providing strategic guidance on acquisition policy portfolio management and program execution across Fires programs.

• Functions as a central integrator for priority actions coordinating across subordinate portfolio elements program offices and functional staff to ensure unity of effort in support of PAE objectives.
• Leads and synchronizes high-visibility initiatives special projects and cross-cutting efforts directed by PAE leadership.
• Prepares integrates and quality-controls executive-level briefings decision papers read-aheads and talking points for General Officer and SES engagements.
• Supports planning and execution of senior leader forums including Defense Acquisition Boards (DABs) Army Systems Acquisition Review Councils (ASARCs) In-Progress Reviews (IPRs) and strategic off-sites.
• Provides independent assessment of program cost schedule performance and risk across the Fires portfolio recommending actionable courses of action with executable action plan
• Advises on Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) alignment to ensure resources support portfolio priorities and Army modernization objectives.
• Coordinates and integrates inputs from across the enterprise ensuring accuracy consistency and completeness of information provided to senior leaders.
• Maintains close coordination with Transformation and Training Command (T2COM) elements including Futures & Concepts Command (FCC) and Combined Arms Command (CAC) to ensure alignment between force design requirements development and acquisition execution.
• Facilitates engagement with key stakeholders including ASA(ALT) HQDA staff OSD Joint Staff Combatant Commands and industry partners.
• Records tracks and ensures execution of senior leader decisions and taskings maintaining accountability across organizations.
• Identifies systemic issues inefficiencies and risks within the portfolio and develops recommendations to improve acquisition processes and governance.
• Leverages prior leadership experience equivalent to CSL assignment to advise on organizational effectiveness leadership challenges and execution across acquisition organizations.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to acquisition workforce personnel contributing to leader development across the enterprise.
• Ensures senior leaders are fully prepared for engagements including background materials contextual analysis and strategic messaging.
• Maintains awareness of emerging Fires technologies industrial base considerations and modernization priorities impacting portfolio decisions.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of 20 years of experience in defense acquisition program management or related fields.

• Demonstrated experience serving in Centralized Selection List (CSL) positions of increasing responsibility (e.g. Product Manager Project Manager or equivalent senior acquisition leadership roles) with extensive experience in Army or DoD acquisition.

• Deep knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System including requirements generation program management contracting test and evaluation and lifecycle sustainment.

• Strong understanding of Planning Programming Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) processes.

• Experience supporting or advising General Officer / SES-level leadership including preparation of executive communications and decision materials.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate complex cross-functional efforts across multiple organizations.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare and deliver executive-level briefings.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced high-visibility environment with competing priorities and short timelines.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track prioritize and execute multiple concurrent actions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel).

• Must have a current drivers license.
• Travel: 10%
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Must have an active U.S. DoD Secret clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have a Secret clearance upon hire and the ability to maintain this clearance level during their employment

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree or higher from an accredited university for the performance of these duties.

Desired Skills:

• Extensive U.S. Army acquisition experience within the Fires portfolio including long-range precision fires munitions launch platforms or fire control systems.
• Masters degree or higher in engineering business public administration national security or related field.
• DAWIA / Army Acquisition Workforce certification in Program Management (Advanced Level) or equivalent.
• Former U.S. Military Officer (O-5 or O-6) or civilian equivalent with extensive experience specific to Army or DoD experience within ASA(ALT) or senior acquisition headquarters supporting portfolio-level oversight.
• Experience working with or supporting Transformation and Training Command (T2COM) or its subordinate elements (FCC/CAC).
• Graduate of a U.S. Military Senior Service College (e.g. Army War College Naval War College Air War College).
• Experience with Joint and coalition Fires integration efforts.
• Familiarity with modernization priorities such as Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) and cross-domain fires integration.
• Experience with portfolio-level governance resource prioritization and cross-program synchronization.

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name PeopleTec was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our companys foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec we value your long-term goals. Whether its through our continuing-education opportunities our robust training programs or our People First benefits package PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

Come Experience It.

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