Acquisition Analyst

@ DCS Corporation

Acquisition Analyst

The Acquisition Analyst will execute acquisition management across an entire product line for a fast-paced program office in Huntsville, Alabama.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs acquisition management across an entire product line.
• Coordinates products and taskings across acquisition process and life cycle phases.
• Prepares, configures, and staffs Milestone documentation.
• Assists with contracting strategy, prepares contracting documents, and coordinates with Army Contracting Command.
• Participates in source selection boards and conducts technical evaluations.
• Participates in product IPTs, test events, test reviews, and product demonstrations.
• Assists in contract oversight for assigned products.
• Maintains program budget and master schedule.
• Identifies cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs.
• Oversees preparation of Supply Requests Packages to Defense Logistics Agency.
• Manages transition of products from PM to DLA or Army Sustainment.
• Develops and drafts Acquisition Strategies, Plans, and related documents.
• Works with contracting personnel to achieve desired outcomes.
• Maintains configuration control.
• Prepares plans for product risk mitigation.

Required Skills:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Educational and experience prerequisites based on degree.
• Must have a Secret clearance.
• Up to 25% travel.

Desired Skills:

• DAWIA Level II certification or PMP Certification preferred.
• Knowledge in Product Life Cycle Management, Project Team Management, Acquisition and Contracting documents, WAWF, iRAPT, cost analysis, Project Management, database management, GFEBS, DODI 5000.02, Defense Acquisition System, JCIDS.

Key skills/competency:

• Acquisition Management
• Contracting
• Product Life Cycle
• Contract Oversight
• Risk Mitigation
• Cost Analysis
• Project Management
• Technical Evaluation
• Documentation
• Clearance