Senior Acquisition Analyst

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a full-time Senior Acquisition Analyst located at MacDill AFB, Florida.

Why Work with us? 

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.  

Responsibilities include:

• Develop research, development and acquisition management system documentation, to include supporting Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), System Acquisition Management Plans (SAMP), Acquisition Strategies (AS) Acquisition Program Baselines, (APB), Acquisition Decision Memorandums (ADM), test and evaluation plans, fielding and deployment releases, program protection plans, spend plans, Technology Insertion Roadmaps, Transition Agreements, Congressional Briefings and responses to Congressional Requests for Information, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) planning documents
• Collect and analyze metrics and requirements from supported organizations
• Develop elements of program acquisition strategies
• Support/conduct market research
• Keep program information current and organize data to submit to management for decision making
• Prepare reports and briefings on program status, policies and procedures, in support of acquisition program milestones
• Support cost/benefit analysis
• Analyze effectiveness and efficiency of program; develop recommendations to improve program operations
• Answer data calls and inquiries on program policies and procedures
• Monitor programs to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Manage program cost, schedule, performance, and risks in accordance with policies and procedures
• Coordinate program information with personnel
• Interpret regulations and directives to determine impact on programs
• Determine requirements, support government counterparts to ensure execution of programs in accordance with plans, and modify program policies and procedures based on changes to regulations
• Research ways to eliminate program bottlenecks and barriers to production; support government counterparts in development of solutions to program issues
• Oversee the allocation of resources based on program requirements
• Maintain broad understanding of assigned acquisition program; develop acquisition documentation to include SOW, PWS, SAMP, APB, ADM, CFDR, FDR, MFP, LCSP, ILSP, program protection plans, and FM deliverables spend plans, Congressional Briefs, inter-department and agency funding transfers, and develop funding strategies addressing emerging requirements and budget challenges
• Apply business practices and market conditions applicable to program and technical acquisition requirements
• Apply price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals, actual and estimated expenditures and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position; properly apply funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple types of appropriations
• Apply precedents found in government contracting case law to specific contracting situations
• Apply knowledge of contracting negotiation, administration and termination principles, policies, procedures and technical requirements applicable to the full range of contracting actions for a variety of contract types
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen
• Security Clearance Required: Secret or above (TS/SCI preferred) 
• Bachelor’s degree in acquisition/business or related field plus 10 years of DoD acquisition experience with a minimum of 3 years DoD experience in Military Communications
• DAWIA Level II (Practitioner) Equivalency in the Program Management field; must have completed DAWIA Level II (Practitioner) non-resident course prerequisites in Program Management
• Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System as directed by DoD Instruction 5000.02, “Operation of the Defense Acquisition System” and the Defense Acquisition Framework process

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.