Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Alcyone is currently seeking a Mid-Level Acquisition Analyst who will provide on-going acquisition and administrative support. MUST HAVE CURRENT DOD ISSUED SECRET CLEARACE.
PUBLIC TRUST IS NOT A REASONABLE SUBSTITUTE.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Assist in the preparation, update, and maintenance of acquisition program and procurement documentation in accordance with DoD 5000 series and related policy documents.
•Assist and support all aspects of the ACAT program milestone review and approval process including required documentation.
•Apply DoD Acquisition and Life-cycle Management processes and procedures as required by the Defense Acquisition Management Framework.
•Develop and update program documents required by the Defense Acquisition System.
•Develop/review reports and extract data from databases to develop and generate information and summary data to support such activities as engineering and technical evaluations.
•Have knowledge of contract administration including contract types and Navy contracts.
•Prepare formal Program Management Office (PMO) briefings and status reports using Microsoft PowerPoint.
•Understand and analyze the details of Integrated Program Management Reports (IPMR) to measure program goals and identify program issues.
•Conduct research, review, and analysis of acquisition, technical, financial, and management-related items.
•Plan, organize and lead tasks, ensuring quality of deliverables.
•Follows established procedures and provides creative input on new approaches to fulfill project goals.
•Attend meetings as required.
•Obtain and maintain any security clearances, status or licenses required by client to perform work.
•Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
•Bachelor's Degree is required with a minimum of seven (7) years' experience in DoD acquisition providing analysis and support to defense research and development programs.
•Knowledge of DoD and NAVSEA 5000 series Program Acquisition Instructions.
•Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
•The analyst must have excellent customer service skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to participate and work in a team environment.
•Detail-oriented and organized, ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
WORK LOCATION: Arlington, VA
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Candidates must be US Citizens and have a minimum of a Secret security clearance.
JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME
Company Description
Alcyone is a small, woman-owned business established in December 2007 and headquartered in Arlington, VA. Currently, Alcyone provides Program, Acquisition, Contracts and Business Financial Management support to various Navy Programs. Alcyone is a member of the Healthcare Information Technology Standards Committee. Alcyone is a member of the Surface Navy Association, Military Officers Association of America, Program Management Institute, American Council for Technology/Industry Advisory Council, American Society of Military Comptrollers, and Society of Cost Estimating and Analysis. Naomi Silver, President and CEO of Alcyone, has consulted with the Department of Defense for over 20 years. Ms. Silver is a certified Project Management Professional. Alcyone supports environmental conservation by using recycled products, supporting telecommuting, and advocating the reduction of single-use plastic bags. Alcyone's philanthropy efforts include the USO, Our Daily Bread, Wounded Warrior Project, the Yellow Ribbon Fund, Inc. and local athletic teams.