Project Analyst - Acquisition

501444 Project Analyst (Acquisition)

Schedule: Full Time

Location: Huntsville, AL

IronMountain Solutions is seeking a Project Analyst (Acquisition) to support the U.S. Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office’s (RCCTO) Cyber, Electronic Warfare, and Information Dominance (CEID) Program Office at Ft. Belvoir, VA.  Successful candidate will report to a government lead for their assigned project(s) within CEID. The candidate shall support the project team by conducting research, generating reports, and tracking performance indicators. Responsible to lead or actively participate in project meetings with stakeholders and monitor the project functions and management activities and prepare for project execution reviews and reporting.  The candidate shall implement and comply with DoD and Army acquisition policy issuances and guidance documents. 

Job Duties:

• Develop reports, information papers, talking points, project calendars, development metrics, and briefings for senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Develop and staff critical program documentation such as a Simplified Acquisition Management Plans, Memorandums of Agreement, Transition Agreements, Test Plans, Risk Management Plans, Project Metrics, Project Spend Plans, Statements of Work, Technical Reports, and Requests for Information through RCCTO leadership for approval.
• Consult with Stakeholders and users to define prototype performance goals, manage expectations, and process input and feedback.
• Provide expert assessment and analysis to assist program leadership in daily program management activities and strategic planning to include evaluation of white papers, stakeholder management and proposals.
• Plan, coordinate, manage, and engage in program management meetings and reviews such as weekly project meetings with vendors, design and gate reviews, ad hoc meetings, and integrated process teams.
• Assist in developing executive-level briefings and analyses of supporting data for Program Management Reviews, Design Reviews, and Execution Reviews while documenting findings that support the reviews.

• Develop long-range plans, goals, milestones, or objectives and evaluate program effectiveness for the team.
• Research and understand acquisition project requirements and processes to maintain project alignment and achieve defined objectives.
• Prepare and review project documentation to ensure cost, schedule, and performance parameters correlate with program/project objectives.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use tools or controls; normal physical activity (reach with hands and arms; climb stairs); and communicate effectively with all levels of employees and leadership. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds. 

Required Travel: Up to 15%

Qualifications and Experience:

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 10 or more years of experience in Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition programs, planning and execution.
• Experience working DoD or Army-centric acquisition programs.Expertise in acquisition planning, strategy development, analysis, and development of key acquisition plans and documents to support project management and execution.
• Demonstrated ability for leading, managing, and executing tasks and projects associated with rapid acquisition and program management execution.
• Ability to work independently and lead teams to solve problems.
• Possess expert ability to obtain and analyze data, identify risks ,and recommend mitigation strategies to advise on recommended solutions.
• Expert knowledge of system acquisition concepts, processes, principles, and standards.
• Working knowledge of applicable DoD acquisition directives to support the execution of defense acquisition policy, plans, processes, procedures, and guidance for assigned project development and fielding.
• Proficiency with the MS Office suite and other IT tools.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Army acquisition streamlining initiatives including the use of Other Transaction Agreements.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and interacting daily with senior DoD Officials (O-6/NH-IV/GS15 and above), sitting on-site with the DoD Program Office and the ability to deliver products successfully in a fast-paced environment (on demand).
• Experience analyzing acquisition and program management products such as acquisition strategies and plans, program execution data, and contract attributes (e.g., contract type, contract structure, award, and incentive fee plans).
• Experience with budget and appropriation processes, President’s Budget Request, Program Objectives Memorandum, President’s Budget, and 1-N priority lists.

 Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• DAWIA Level III Certified in Program Management
• Technical degree in engineering, computer science, or software/systems development.
• Experience with expedited/rapid acquisition efforts.
• Experience with robotics and human-machine integration activities.
• Active TS/SCI

IronMountain Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/SDVOSB