AQQ S92 - Acquisition Program Analyst, Senior - TS/SCI

Sr. Acquisition Program AnalystTS/SCI ClearancePentagon, Arlington VA5 Days OnsitePosition Overview:Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking an Acquisition Program Analyst, APA, for our STAQSS II contract. Acquisition Program Analyst  in the Global Reach Programs Directorate (AQQ).  This position supports the Secretary of the Air Force Headquarters on the Staffing and Technical Acquisition Services Support II (STAQSS II) contract.The STAQSS II contract supports the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQ).  The objective is to provide specialized expertise to complement the organization’s inherent resources for effective and efficient mission accomplishment and continuity, introduction of innovation, and enhancement of technical competence. The contractor shall support the entire spectrum of acquisition and sustainment efforts as necessary to support the respective Government organizations.AQQ directs, plans, and programs for development, procurement, and product support of Global Reach programs. Serves as the focal point within the HAF for Global Reach matters associated with integrated product life cycle management and facilitates Global Reach stakeholder collaboration in addressing lifecycle issues. The portfolio includes current and future mobility, special operations, trainer, and special mission aircraft programs, as well as related systems. Programs include C-5, C- 17, C-130J variants, C-130H, VC-25, Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization (PAR), C- 12/20/21/32/37/40, KC-10, KC-135, KC-46A, CV-22, HH-60G, Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH), UH-1N Replacement, T-1, T-6, T-38, Advanced Pilot Trainer (APT or T-X), Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM), Communications, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM), Combat Air Forces/Mobility Air Forces (CAF/MAF) Distributed Mission Operations (DMO), and the Air Force Academy Powered Flight and Glider programs.ResponsibilitiesSupporting Headquarters Air Force (HAF) budget preparation and defense, SAE oversight and decision-making activities, PEO program execution and oversight efforts of aircraft platform.Maintaining and analyzing planning, scheduling, and management data.Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution.Providing honest broker assessments of programs approaching milestone decisions and of prime contractor technical and operational issuesResearching and analyzing program trends, identifying issues, and recommending solutions.Making recommendations on the allocation of funding, establishment of program goals, objectives, and schedules, and the formulation of program direction.Tracking compliance with stated program direction and identifying issues.Identifying and researching programmatic issues and tradeoffs in terms of required capabilities, costs, and schedules.Reviewing and providing recommendations on existing and proposed Air Force acquisition and capability area policies and implementation.Reviewing and evaluating the impact of national, DoD, JCS, and civil government policies and activities that affect Air Force acquisition programs and capability areas.Maintaining historical Air Force weapon program documentation and developing summary documents/briefings and training materialProviding short notice, quick-reaction analyses of critical programmatic issues in the context of Congressional, OSD Staff, Joint Staff, HQ USAF, Major Air Command (MAJCOM), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), coalition, or bi-lateral activitiesPreparing Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) documentation to ensure they accurately articulate the current program.Supporting the HAF review process - Air Force Requirements Oversight Council (AFROCs), Joint Warfighting Capabilities Assessment (JWCAs), Defense Acquisition Boards (DABs), Congressional cycle, Acquisition Strategy Panels (ASPs), Air Force Review Board (AFRBs), Configuration Steering Board (CSB), Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports, etc.Reviewing and documenting Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.Monitoring ongoing studies, analyses, and developmental work relevant to weapon systemsSupporting program-specific efforts like Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development, Capability Development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Documents (CPD), Information Exchange Requirements (IER), and requirements working groupsReviewing and providing data to assist in preparation for legislative hearings, program documentation, briefing packages and read-ahead, Congressional staffer visits, and other events to ensure an integrated and consistent Air Force position in response to Congressional questions, issues, and requests for information on assigned program/portfolio.Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.QualificationsActive TS/SCI ClearanceMaster’s degree in a Business, Finance, or Engineering discipline.A total of 10 years of acquisition experience in a System Program Office and/or Air Force Headquarters.Experience with DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, including development of budget documentation and familiarity with analyzing budget execution.MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPointWork Experience Substitutions:12 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a MA/MS degree.BA/BS degree plus 8 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a MA/MS degree.About Nationwide IT Services NIS is an IT and Management consulting company, is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.   Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP) and educational reimbursement along with Pet Insurance.   Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability or protected veteran status.   Powered by JazzHRiD2z6u8Rtm