The Role
Provides expert acquisition and program management support to Senior Program Managers throughout the program lifecycle. Responsibilities include pre- and post-contract award execution, financial product development, PMR and QPR materials, Congressional inquiry support, strategic communications, stakeholder review preparation, and recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting. The role requires advising DoD leadership, coordinating with technical teams and defense contractors, and maintaining PDAA and AIR databases.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Senior-Level Acquisition and Program Management Support Analyst provides direct, expert acquisition support to Senior Program Managers (SPMs) within the Resilient MW/MT program across its entire lifecycle. Operating in support of the Space Systems Command (SSC) SYD 84/MT at LA AFB, CA, you will advise and manage pre- and post-contract award execution activities and develop key strategic communication products.
·At least 10 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.
·Knowledge of various quantitative techniques used to analyze data, develop models, interpret results, and brief senior-level DoD leadership.
·Must be able to work independently, as well as with a team, on time-sensitive high-visibility tasks.
·Knowledge of DoD 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 DoD Secret Clearance (required).
·US citizenship (required).
In this role, you will play a critical role in assisting the formulation of financial products and preparing for key stakeholder reviews, including PMRs, QPRs, and Congressional inquiries.
·You will interact with a multidisciplinary DoD technical workforce and defense hardware contractors in the accomplishment of your duties.
·You will oversee all recurring reporting requirements to ensure full compliance.
Responsibilities and tasks will also include:
oProviding product development and execution support for pre- and post-contract award.
oAssisting in the development of PMR, QPR, Staffer Day, and POM support materials.
oDeveloping and maintaining program strategic communication products.
oMaintaining required monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting requirements (to include maintaining PDAA and AIR databases).
The base pay range for this role is $95,000 – $120,000 per year.
Skills Required
- At least 10 equivalent years of acquisition management and planning experience in government, an FFRDC, or a government support/development contractor environment
- Knowledge of quantitative techniques for data analysis, modeling, interpretation, and briefing senior DoD leadership
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively on time-sensitive, high-visibility tasks
- Knowledge of DoD budgetary principles and procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of acquisition management regulations, practices, policies, and procedures for Major Defense Acquisition Programs
- Active DoD Secret clearance
- US citizenship
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The Company
What We Do
Tecolote Research is an independent advisor serving senior leaders and federal government executives on national-security matters. It provides consulting, analytics, and digital solutions, including cost estimating, earned value management, scheduling, financial management, and acquisition support. The company also develops and supports secure government databases, manages DevOps environments, and builds customized tools to improve project efficiency and capabilities for complex, large-scale programs.






