What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Acquisition Analyst position at QED Analytics?
Full-time
Description
Support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) with development and analysis of programmatic data for program management support, to include monitoring and reporting against the acquisition program baselines, and assistance with program oversight and execution briefings. Alternative responsibilities may encompass development and execution of acquisition strategies/plans, contract requirements packages (e.g., writing SOWs, CDRLs, special provisions, source selection evaluation plans) and supporting prime contract monitoring/management activities.
- Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) certification (or ability to attain within 90 days after employment)
- Provide interpretation and execution of MDA Acquisition policy, directives, guidance, and instructions
- Provide program management support in developing, maintaining, and reporting against program baselines, gathering and analyzing programmatic data for internal Agency oversight reviews of programs (e.g., MDAR, DPR, PER, PMRs, internal reviews)
- Prepare briefings and correspondence in response to internal taskings and external RFIs (e.g., GAO/Congressional/DoDIG/DoD oversight organizations)
- Analyze acquisition requirements and provide recommendations during pre-solicitation phase through contract execution
- Support program and contract management processes through the preparation and/or review of acquisition and program management documentation, briefings, white papers, reports, metrics
- Provide support through all phases of the acquisition cycle with an emphasis on cybersecurity throughout the process
Requirements
Prior MDA experience preferred.
- Advanced level - Master's degree required and/or 15 years' experience
- Intermediate level - Bachelor's degree required and/or 10 years' relevant experience
- Knowledge and experience in acquisition, procurement, and contracting highly desirable
- Solid background in MS Office tools suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) essential
- Must possess exceptionally strong communications and analytical skills, be a self-starter, detail oriented, work well with a team, interacts with multiple levels and functional areas and able to manage customer and contractor relationship
- SECRET or above Security Clearance required.