Job Abstract

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.

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.

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

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