AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a highly experienced Master Acquisition Program Management Analyst with a proven track record of senior-level technical insight and demonstrated expertise in acquisition strategies to join our Team in Arlington, VA!

As a Master Acquisition Program Management Analyst, you will:

• Provide expertise in DoD acquisition process, policy, and compliance.
• Work independently, interact with IPT and Program Leadership, and provide documentation for agency leadership.
• Work in an organization where Program Managers are highly valued, work independently, and in a culture of accountability.
• Receive a robust benefits package, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan!

A week in the life of an Acquisition Program Management Analyst:

• Produce accurate and compliant acquisition products for programmatic documentation (Acquisition Strategies, Plans, RFPs, SOW/SOO, POM, etc.).
• Support production lead in diverse acquisition requirements: contracting modifications, proposal technical analysis, tracking contracting requirements, cost analysis.
• Support Program Manager in preparing major milestone decisions and participate in major milestone reviews.
• Prepare high-level programmatic briefings for technical meetings and executive briefings.
• Update Cost Analysis Requirements Description (CARD) and draft POM submittals for annual budget cycles.
• Develop technical contractual documentation for timely RFPs and administer award and incentive fee processes.
• Evaluate complex program requirements, contribute to top-level requirements development.
• Attend IPT meetings, contractor technical meetings, and assess contractor compliance with programmatic requirements.
• Support Production IPT Lead in contracting, cost analysis, contract modification tracking, and urgent action items.
• Use database systems (e.g., SharePoint) to track contracting actions and manage contractual documentation.
• Conduct detailed studies for cost reduction strategies and generate necessary documentation/reports.
• Analyze contractor proposals, coordinate evaluations, and draft detailed reports for Production IPTL/COR
• Utilize cost models for government cost positions based on technical analysis.
• Generate/update documents: SOW, CDRLs, contract exhibits/attachments, cost estimates, J&A, procurement Requests.
• Support meetings, design reviews/audits, working groups, and briefings at other facilities as directed by Government Program Managers.

• TOP SECRET clearance REQUIRED.
• Bachelor's degree (Business, Management, or an Engineering Discipline) and 8-11 years of experience, OR
  • Master's degree and 6-9 years of experience
• 5 years relevant experience with a DoD agency, preferably in program acquisition/cost analysis/contracting.
• Must have a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Must be able to work under only general direction.
• Detailed understanding of the DoD Acquisition process and a Program Office's role within that process (deliverable timelines, required documents etc.).
• Ability to independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
• Ability to provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100 locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $170,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.