Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for an Acquisition Analyst in support of the Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L) Program Executive Office for Maritime (PEO-M). 

PEO-M leads a diverse maritime portfolio that develops, fields, and sustains SOF-unique surface and undersea mobility and mission solutions—spanning crewed and uncrewed platforms, combat diving systems, and mission equipment. Through close collaboration with Naval Special Warfare operators and strong government/industry partnerships, PEO-M drives modernization, integration, testing, and lifecycle replacement to ensure maritime forces retain lethality and survivability advantages in denied and contested environments. The organization also transitions emerging technologies into operational use, advancing navigation, communications, situational awareness, and training capabilities across the SOF maritime enterprise.

This is a full-time opportunity located at MacDill AFB, FL.

• Collect and analyze metrics and requirements from supported organizations
• Develop elements of program acquisition strategies
• Support/conduct portions of market research
• Keep program information current and organize data to submit to management for decision making
• Prepare reports and briefings on program status, policies and procedures, in support of acquisition program milestones
• Support cost/benefit analysis
• Analyze effectiveness and efficiency of program; develop recommendations to improve program operations.
• Assist in answering data calls and inquiries on program policies and procedures
• Participate in requirements development process in support of Senior Managers and Government counterparts. • Monitor programs to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Assist in managing program cost, schedule, performance, and risks in accordance to policies and procedures; formulate proposed mitigations as necessary.
• Coordinate program information with internal and external stakeholders.
• Interpret regulations and directives to determine impact on programs.
• Determine requirements; develop goals and objectives to accomplish mission of Program Support government counterparts to ensure execution of programs in accordance to plans, and to modify program policies and procedures based on changes to regulations.
• Research ways to eliminate program bottlenecks and barriers to production; support government counterparts in development of solutions to program issues.
• Oversee the allocation of resources based on program requirements.
• Draft fiscal year spend plans to meet OSD goals
• Draft required program documentation based on ACAT-level designation

• Ability to apply precedents found in government contracting case law to specific contracting situations to ensure that legally binding contracting officer decisions are consistent, justifiable and will be upheld at appellate courts or boards.
• Knowledge of contracting negotiation, administration and termination principles, policies, procedures and technical requirements applicable to the full range of contracting actions for a variety of contract types.
• Working knowledge of Project management/scheduling software programs such as MS Project.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of teambuilding. Ability to establish performance goals and assess progress toward their achievement.
• Ability to adjust work operations and program objectives to meet emergencies, changing programs or production requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quality or quantity of work.

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen 
Clearance: TS/SCI
Certifications: DAWIA Advanced Equivalency IAW the PWS (DAWIA level III equivalent), and in the Life Cycle Logistics, Program Management, or Science and Technology (S&T).   
Years of Experience:
Additional Experience: Knowledge of Congressional Oversight process, ACAT I program management experience, and extensive knowledge of SOF-unique acquisition processes are desired. Maritime experience is required.

• Maritime Experience

• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.
• Ability to perform as part of a diverse team
• Strong working Knowledge of Microsoft (MS) Office Suite software.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques of fact-finding, analysis and resolution of complex contracting problems, and the ability to develop concrete action plans to solve problems.
• Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System as directed by DoD Instruction 5000.02, “Operation of the Defense Acquisition System”
• Working knowledge of the Defense Acquisition Framework process.
• Knowledge of business practices and market conditions applicable to program and - technical acquisition requirements.
• Knowledge of price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals, actual and estimated expenditures and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position.

Additional Information
Location: MacDill AFB, FL
On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site
Travel: 10%