Senior Acquisition Specialist / Management Analyst – Missile Systems

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.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Acquisition Specialist/Management Analyst to support program requirements, program schedules and perform other related tasks in support of the assigned Program Integrated Product Teams (IPT) activities in a program office managing missile weapon systems. The chosen candidate will assist the Program Manager in the execution of all assigned program activities. Participates as a member of and/or supports the specified IPTs and IPT directed business meetings.  Responsibilities include developing program acquisition documentation such as APs, Acquisition Strategy Reports (ASR), Procurement Initiation Document (PID), Statement of Work (SOW), funding documents, CDRLs, and APB agreements. The Acquisition Specialist assesses program procedures, practices, philosophies, and documentation for compliance with specifications, contracts, and mission requirements and  attends, participates, supports, analyzes, provides input, develops, prepares and reports on briefs, point papers, reports, correspondence, meetings, conferences, and review boards. This position requires an individual to support and draft program milestones related documentation to ensure compliance with all aspects of the DoD and SECNAV 5000 series directives.

Education:

• MA/MS degree

Experience:

• At least 10 years’ experience performing duties described in the job description.

Key attributes:

• Active Secret security clearance is highly desirable.
• 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.