Acquisition Analyst (PEO-M)

Apogee is seeking a Acquisition Analyst located at Keyport, WA in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics' (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for Maritime (PEO-M). The premier SOF acquirers in PEO Maritime are committed to delivering the highest quality technologically advanced combat diving equipment, surface systems, and undersea platforms globally to Naval Special Warfare operators.

Why work with us?

Apogee Engineering, LLC is a provider of research, engineering, operations, software, cyber, intel, training, technical services, financial and administrative expertise across an array of DOD and Federal Civilian customers. Our company was founded on the commitment of making a positive difference for our customers and our people. Apogee's culture is infused with integrity and a passion for excellence, which has propelled us into the ranks of an elite small business company. Apogee is known for an unwavering dedication to our client's success, a warm and employee-centric work environment, and an enthusiasm to provide the right solution at the right time.

What you will be doing:

• Provide significant, expert level support to government counterparts regarding acquisition management processes and acquisition functions for the Combat Diving program in accordance with USSOCOM 70-1.
• Develop program documentation to include SOW, PWS, SAMP, APB, ADM, program protection plans, financial focused spend plans, Congressional Briefs, ZBTs/Issues; and oversees DoD 5000, JCIDS/SOFCIDS, and SOF unique processes for technology projects, as well as ACAT II and III programs.
• Oversee the allocation of resources based on program requirements.
• Draft fiscal year spend plans to meet OSD goals.
• Expertly adjust programmatic support to meet emergencies, changing programs or production requirements within available resources and without sacrifice to completeness and accuracy.
• Recommend and design strategies to increase effectiveness and efficiency of acquisition business processes.
• Work with organizational managers, budget personnel, logisticians, and engineering authorities to develop and gain approval for proposed projects.
• Collect and analyze metrics and requirements from supported organizations.
• Provide expert level support to government counterparts regarding identifying, assessing, developing, and mitigating program risk to include briefing leadership on status of program risks and recurring risk reports.
• Keep program information and files 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.
• Analyze effectiveness and efficiency of program; develop recommendations to improve program operations.
• Expertly adjust technical support to meet emergencies, changing programs or production requirements within available resources and without sacrifice to completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in answering data calls and inquiries on program policies and procedures.
• Assist in managing program cost, schedule, performance, and risks in accordance with policies and procedures; formulate proposed mitigations as necessary.
• Coordinate program information with internal and external stakeholders.
• Interpret regulations and directives to determine impact on programs; monitor programs and projects to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Identify optimal acquisition strategy; define technical and contractual requirements associated with government needs.
• Research ways to eliminate program bottlenecks and barriers to production; support government counterparts in development of solutions to program issues.

What you'll need:

• Security Clearance Required: Secret
• Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field plus 10+ years of DoD acquisition experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience
• DAWIA Practitioner (formerly Level II) Equivalency in the Program Management, Engineering & Technical Management, or Test & Evaluation fields
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds and must be suited to attend Technical Experimentation, Developmental Test, and Operational Test events on board small watercraft such as inflatable ribs, 20-foot center consoles, etc., which may involve stepping from large (2') drop to board the vessel
• Strongly proficient in MS Office suite and project management/scheduling applications such as MS Project
• Knowledge of SOF-unique acquisition processes is desired
• Maritime and/or Military Diving experience is valued

Benefits:

• Apogee offers two medical plans, a high deductible health plan with a HRA and a traditional POS plan with co-pays, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, PTO, paid holidays, parental, military and jury duty paid leaves. Regular part time employees scheduled for twenty-four or more hours per work week are eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis.
• This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
• The base pay for this position is $113,000 to $188,000 across the U.S. There is also a different range applicable for specific work locations. Base pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, experience, skills, abilities, training and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)