Tecolote Research, Inc.
Acquisition Management and Planning Analyst - TS/SCI Required
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Supports acquisition management, planning, analysis, and execution for the National Security Space Launch Program. Conducts market research, develops acquisition strategies, organizes Integrated Product Teams, monitors program plans and schedules, and evaluates compliance with Department of War and Space Force policies. Prepares acquisition documentation, briefings, communication materials, and recommendations for senior leadership. Requires extensive government acquisition experience, space program expertise, quantitative analysis skills, a bachelor’s degree, U.S. citizenship, and active TS/SCI clearance.
Overview
The Acquisition Management and Planning Analyst performs a variety of acquisition management, planning, and analysis duties in support of the National Security Space Launch Program.
Responsibilities
- In this role, you will focus specifically on the acquisition management, planning, analysis and execution of Launch Enterprise development, acquisition, and operations.
- You will interact with a multidisciplinary DoW technical workforce and defense hardware contractors in the accomplishment of their duties.
- You will evaluate and support the development of program documentation, which includes acquisition strategies, systems engineering plans, Integrated Master Plans and Contract Data Requirements Lists, for adherence to DoW and Space Force policies and guidance.
Responsibilities and tasks will also include:
- Perform market research and provide acquisition strategy recommendations
- Advise and assist in organizing and establishing Integrated Product Teams
- Analyze progress against program plan and schedule
- Evaluate program plan for compliance with applicable DoW and Space Force policies and guidance
- Draft and prepare written communication materials to include; program acquisition point papers, briefings, articles, media releases, communication plans, and responses to requests for information
Skills Required
- At least nine (9) equivalent years of experience performing Acquisition Management and Planning activities in the government (military and/or civil servant), federally funded research and development center, or profit / non-profit government support / development Contractor arena. Five (5) years shall include duties/assignments specifically in support of space programs.
- Knowledge of various quantitative techniques used to analyze data, develop models, interpret results and brief senior level DoW leadership.
- Must be able to work independently, as well as with at team, on time-sensitive high visibility tasks.
- Knowledge of DoW budgetary principles and procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of acquisition management regulations, practices, policies, and procedures associated with Major Defense Acquisition Programs.
- Active TS/SCI Clearance is required.
- US citizenship (required).
- Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000/year, DOE
Education
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.
CompensationThe base pay range for this role is $80,000 – $120,000 per year.
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