Acquisition Analyst

Acquisition Analyst

Kalman & Company is seeking to hire a senior-level Acquisition Analyst to provide program management services in support of Program Manager Motor Transport efforts. This position is contingent upon contract award and would support DoD clients in Stafford / Quantico, VA

Duties / Responsibilities :

Responsible for Acquisition Category (ACAT) and / or Abbreviated Acquisition Program (AAP) programmatic documentation and deliver updates and / or revisions to existing program acquisition documents in accordance with policies and guidance based on the program's acquisition phase.

Develop briefs and presentations to support Integrated Product Team (IPT) briefs, Congressional briefs, MS and Decision Point briefs, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), executive-level and external stakeholder briefings and white papers, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) reviews.

Draft documents and deliver support in the development of ACAT / AAP designation package(s); develop acquisition life cycle documents, to include Acquisition Strategies, Acquisition Plans, Life Cycle Cost Estimates, Concept of Operations Documents, Analyses of Alternatives, etc..

Research, analyze, and develop programmatic documentation related to fleet readiness, sustainment, and disposal.

Assist IPTs with analytical support and other tasks as required.

Develop strategies for contracting and procurement planning.

Identify opportunities to reduce Total Ownership Costs.

Required Skills / Abilities :

• US Citizenship is required
• Active Secret Security Clearance or ability obtain a Secret Security Clearance
• Possess an Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, or a related discipline; Master's Degree a plus
• 5-10 years of relevant experience required, 10+ years desired
• Demonstrated ability to clearly articulate information both verbally and in writing
• Exceptional interpersonal skills : ability to work with a wide audience
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage tasks / prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Advanced Excel skills

Preferred :