Program Management Analyst

Description

• Assess processes for communication and approval of acquisition documentation between directorates and contracts.
• Lead the collection and analysis of acquisition-related data to identify inefficiencies, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend acquisition workflow review and approval processes from needs development through acquisition strategy approval that will expedite the streamlined acquisition process.
• Maintain awareness and compliance with new Department of War Acquisition Initiatives
• Identify areas that could be simplified and streamlined during reviews and approvals during the pre-award activities.
• Prioritize recommendations that directly enhance customer experience and satisfaction with acquisition services
• Advise and assist the platform development team, as needed, to deliver a world class electronic acquisition process.
• Review the development process for inefficiencies and provide recommendations to streamline and accelerate acquisitions planning during the Acquisition Development Process.
• Identify inefficiencies and non-compliance with standard DoD acquisition directives/instructions, statues, and processes; and provide a final report with recommendations designed to expedite the transition to a more efficient and effective acquisition process.
• Identify “quick wins” throughout the assessment process for quick implementation
• Review source selection procedures, contract award timelines, negotiation process efficiency, stakeholder satisfaction with award outcomes during the Award activities.
• Balance process improvement with compliance requirements – identify where practices are against policy

Requirements

• Experience working with and briefing senior level DoD personnel; excellent verbal and written communication and organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to work under pressure and to adapt quickly in a changing environment and synthesize information and draft summaries and reports.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; master’s degree desired.
• Demonstrated experience in the ability and skills to manage complex projects, keep track of, or adjust, existing tasks while identifying new tasks and expectations as projects evolve.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project).
• Experience with large dollar service contracts and full life-cycle management of service contracts.
• Ability to perform detailed work with little guidance and interact in a positive manner with other government and industry personnel.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Experience working in a time-sensitive environment with a high-level of accountability.
• A minimum of 4 years of professional acquisition experience.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance