BOOST LLC is a dynamic management consulting firm that offers an array of government-compliant back-office solutions to support our teaming partners within the GovCon space. We are working with our client, Don Selvy Enterprises to find their next highly skilled Senior Acquisition Specialist/Management Analyst – Missile Systems.

About DSE

DSE is a team of experienced professionals dedicated to engineering, training and program management to enable front-line soldiers, sailors and Marines to fully exploit the tactical capabilities of aviation and maritime platforms. We accomplish this by using the most qualified and talented employees and keeping abreast of every new capability in aviation, maritime technologies and simulation/training technology as it emerges. We are dedicated to providing the best technical counsel, assessing the latest technological trends, and the highest qualifications in the industry. Our core competencies include systems engineering, program and project management, logistics, training systems development, and financial management services. Since our establishment in 1997, we have been providing innovative solutions and support to our warfighters. Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) provide experienced-based knowledge in their consultation and strategy tailoring for each acquisition pathway and functional area dealing with weapons systems acquisition programs, maintenance/modernization programs, and sustainment programs to deliver better solutions faster.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist/Management Analyst to support the development of program acquisition documentation such as APs, Acquisition Strategy Reports (ASR), Procurement Initiation Document (PID), Statement of Work (SOW), funding documents, CDRLs, and APB agreements. Assess program procedures, practices, philosophies, and documentation for compliance with specifications, contracts, and mission requirements. Attends, participates, supports, analyzes, provides input, develops, prepares and reports on briefs, point papers, reports, correspondence, meetings, conferences, and review boards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Acquisition efforts for all IPT Project Teams with PID generation and other acquisition duties including SOWs/SOOs, CDRLs, Streamlines Acquisition Plans (STRAPs), Acquisition Strategy Briefs, Justification & Approvals (J&As), PMT/CDRL Tool guidance, etc.
• Advise IPTLs on Acquisition Regulations, Thresholds, and PMA-280 Acquisition Processes/Procedures
• Conduct and support Procurement Planning Conferences, Acquisition Strategy Briefs, Data Requirements Review Boards (DRRB), Contract Status Meetings, Program Management Meetings, etc.
• Regular cadence of execution status with DASN A/G and APEO for Acquisition together.
• Ensuring a team of professionals are implementing acquisition best practices.
• DoD 5000.02 and SECNAV 5000.2 compliance for adaptive acquisition programs.
  • Program designation requests
  • Acquisition strategy development
  • Information documentation requirements tracking
  • Tailoring plan development
  • Navy Gate review readiness
• Ensure accurate, timely, transparent reporting of official acquisition program status per Congressional Mandate, OSD and USN policy, PEO policy, and PM guidance.
  • Navy Gates and or decision briefs
  • Ad-hoc status briefs outside PEO
  • Yearly selected acquisition reporting via DAVE
  • Quarterly acquisition reporting via RDAIS
  • Yearly and bi-annual program management reviews with PEO
  • Monthly or on-demand program management reviews with PM
• AMS PMT access controls, business rules / Best Practices for accurate planning, development, and management through contract award.
  • Chair procurement planning conferences for process compliance
  • Ensure acquisition plans align with program acquisition strategy
  • Lead (or attend) procurement status reviews on a regular cadence using PMT visualizations, focusing on those deemed higher risk and/or higher priority
• AcqMat access controls, business rules / best practices for the PMA for accurate storage and management of data related to program efforts for data analytics.
  • Perform data analysis seeking reportable trends, risks, and opportunity
• Maintain configuration control of acquisition documentation ready for PM review and or signature.
• Route and track progression of acquisition documentation to be signed by PM through its final approval. Maintain library of these approved documents.
• Ensure compliant contractor performance information (FAR Part 42.15).
• Act in an advisory role for acquisition management.

Required Education

• MA/MS degree

• Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a master’s degree.

OR

• Associate’s degree plus four (4) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a master’s degree.

OR

• Minimum of six (6) years’ work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a master’s degree.

Required Experience

• At least 10 years of experience performing the duties described in the job description
• Experience in a Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Program Management Air (PMA) office.
• Acquisition experience must be specifically tailored to Navy weapon systems working within a Navy acquisition command.

Must work onsite 100% of the time at NAVAIR, located Lexington Park, Maryland.

Must possess a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Starting salary range between $110,000 - $180,000 annually.

DSE is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.