Senior Acquisition Program Analyst

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Lexington Park, MD, USA
In-Office
115K-150K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Cybersecurity • Defense
The Role
Supports Naval Aviation acquisition programs through budget formulation, spend-plan monitoring, requirements management, funding documentation, acquisition workflows, and execution-risk analysis. Advises Integrated Product Teams and program leadership on resource allocation, PPBE, FYDP analysis, contract actions, and portfolio oversight. Prepares executive briefings, reports, budget exhibits, POM submissions, and financial impact statements while supporting reviews and audits. Mentors junior analysts and coordinates with contracting, finance, and functional stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In

Greenfield Engineering a Saalex Company is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Analyst in Lexington Park, MD to provide strategic acquisition, requirements, and financial management support to Naval Aviation programs. The selected candidate will support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in planning, budgeting, requirements management, acquisition execution, and program oversight activities. This role serves as a key advisor to program leadership, providing analysis and recommendations to support successful execution of multi-million-dollar acquisition portfolios.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $115k-$150k annually (depending upon experience)

Work Location: Onsite

Essential Functions:

  • Lead financial and requirements planning efforts supporting Integrated Product Teams across APN-5 and RDT&E appropriations.
  • Provide strategic planning, budget formulation, execution monitoring, and Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) analysis.
  • Manage program requirements and identify funding gaps, schedule impacts, and execution risks while recommending mitigation strategies.
  • Manage and maintain AMS CSPT inputs and baseline requirements in coordination with IPT Leads and Budget Financial Managers (BFMs).
  • Develop, maintain, and analyze spend plans to monitor program execution and funding status.
  • Prepare funding requests, de-obligation requests, work completion date extensions, and supporting financial documentation.
  • Review and provide recommendations for budget exhibits, POM submissions, financial impact statements, and acquisition documentation.
  • Coordinate requirements planning and resource allocation activities across IPTs, functional leads, contracts personnel, and financial stakeholders.
  • Manage and maintain contract action tracking within AMS PMT and related acquisition management tools.
  • Develop and process PID packages and acquisition workflows in coordination with Contracting Officers and Contracts Specialists.
  • Develop executive-level briefings, reports, metrics, and recommendations to support program decision-making.
  • Support acquisition reviews, budget reviews, audits, and leadership planning events.
  • Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on acquisition, budgeting, and financial management processes.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Required:

  • Experience supporting major defense acquisition programs.
  • Experience developing and monitoring program budgets, spend plans, funding documents, and execution reports.
  • Experience working with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and related reporting tools.

Desired:

  • Experience supporting NAVAIR Program Offices, Naval Aviation programs, or PMA organizations.
  • Experience using AMS CSPT, PMT, NERP, or similar Navy financial and acquisition systems.
  • Experience developing POM submissions, budget exhibits, and financial impact statements.
  • DAWIA certification and/or Defense Acquisition University (DAU) coursework.
  • Experience managing APN, RDT&E, O&MN, or Procurement appropriations.

Education/Years of Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management, Engineering, Acquisition Management, or a related field required and Minimum of ten (10) years of experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition, program management, financial management, budgeting, or related disciplines.

Security Clearance:

Active Secret clearance required with the ability to obtain a Yankee White clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.


Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Wellness Resources
  • Stock Option Plan

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management, Engineering, Acquisition Management, or a related field
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting Department of Defense acquisition, program management, financial management, budgeting, or related disciplines
  • Experience supporting major defense acquisition programs
  • Experience developing and monitoring program budgets, spend plans, funding documents, and execution reports
  • Experience working with Integrated Product Teams and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution processes
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and related reporting tools
  • Active Secret security clearance
  • Ability to obtain a Yankee White clearance
  • Experience supporting NAVAIR Program Offices, Naval Aviation programs, or PMA organizations
  • Experience using AMS CSPT, PMT, NERP, or similar Navy financial and acquisition systems
  • Experience developing POM submissions, budget exhibits, and financial impact statements
  • DAWIA certification and/or Defense Acquisition University coursework
  • Experience managing APN, RDT&E, O&MN, or Procurement appropriations
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The Company
1,200 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Saalex Corporation is an advanced technology systems integrator and federal services contractor. Founded in 1999, it specializes in engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, and test range operations. The company serves defense, space, and intelligence markets, leveraging AI, automation, and software modernization. As an employee-owned (ESOP) organization, it focuses on delivering mission-critical support and innovative solutions to military and government customers.

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