AQP -S19 Acquisition Program Analyst, SME (Adv Weapons & Electronic Warfare) - TS-SCI

Acquisition Program Analyst, Advanced Weapons & Electronic Warfare – SME Clearance : TS / SCI Hybrid – approximately 4-5 days onsite at the Pentagon NIS is looking to fill a position on our STAQSS II contract that supports the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF / AQ).  The objective is to provide specialized expertise to complement the organization’s inherent resources for effective and efficient mission accomplishment and continuity, introduction of innovation, and enhancement of technical competence.    SAF / AQP – Global Power Programs Directorate Directs, plans, and programs for development, procurement, and product support of $10B portfolio of global power programs.  The portfolio includes legacy fighters, fifth-generation aircraft, as well as sixth generation aircraft programs.  It encompasses the entirety of the DAF munitions procurements to include weapons currently used in Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) such as Joint Directed Attack Munition (JDAM), Small Diameter Bomb (SDB), and Hellfire missiles.  Finally, the Global Power portfolio captures the DAF investments in the nuclear triad to include the legacy and modernized of the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) and Cruise Missile programs.  The portfolio is increasingly vital cross-cutting Air Force Global Power priorities such as Nuclear Command Control & Communications, Operational Imperatives, and emerging Air Force kinetic priorities. This position provides critical PEM support for programs of record (PoR) across the AQP portfolio and directly support Headquarters-level actions regarding the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile / Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (JASSM / LRASM), High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) / HARM Targeting System (HTS), Stand-in Attack Weapon / Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile - Extended Range (SIAW / AARGM-ER), Future Advanced Weapons Analysis Program.    The tasks for this position include, but are not limited to, the following : Supporting HAF budget preparation and defense, SAE oversight and decision-making activities, PEO program execution and oversight efforts of aircraft platforms. Maintaining and analyzing planning, scheduling, and management data. Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution. Providing impartial assessments of programs approaching milestone decisions and of prime Contractor technical and operational issues. Researching and analyzing program trends, identifying issues, and recommending solutions. Making recommendations on the allocation of funding, establishment of program goals, objectives, and schedules, and the formulation of program direction. Tracking compliance with stated program direction and identifying issues. Identifying and researching programmatic issues and tradeoffs in terms of required capabilities, costs, and schedules. Reviewing and providing recommendations on existing and proposed Air Force acquisition and capability area policies and implementation. Reviewing and evaluating the impact of national, DoD, JCS, and civil government policies and activities that affect Air Force acquisition programs and capability areas. Maintaining historical Air Force weapon program documentation and developing summary documents / briefings and training material. Providing short notice, quick-reaction analyses of critical programmatic issues in the context of Congressional, OSD Staff, Joint Staff, HQ USAF, MAJCOM, NATO, coalition, or bi-lateral activities. Preparing PPBE documentation to ensure they accurately articulate the current program. Supporting the HAF review process - AFROCs, JWCAs, DABs, Congressional cycle, ASPs, AFRBs, CSBs, GAO reports, etc. Reviewing and documenting MDR and FOIA requests. Monitoring on-going studies, analyses, and developmental work relevant to weapon systems. Supporting program-specific efforts like CONOPS development, CDD, CPD, IER, and requirements working groups. Reviewing and providing data to assist in preparation for legislative hearings, program documentation, briefing packages and read-aheads, Congressional staffer visits, and other events to ensure an integrated and consistent Air Force position in response to Congressional questions, issues, and requests for information on assigned program / portfolio. Handles confidential and classified (Secret / TS-SCI) information, correspondence, and communications. Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties list above and as coordinated with the COR.   Qualifications : A master’s degree in business or related discipline. At least 10 years of relevant acquisition (programs of record) experience in a System Program Office and / or Air Force Headquarters. 5 years of experience working on or directly supporting advanced weapons technology efforts involving the integration of new capabilities into existing platforms.  Deep familiarity with the DoD requirements development process. Firm understanding of the various organizations involved in the decision-making process for what technologies are needed to address current and emerging threats. Strong background on the process for transitioning a technology from the lab environment to an executing program.   Work Experience Substitutions : 12 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a MA / MS degree. BA / BS degree plus 8 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a MA / MS degree. About Nationwide IT Services  NIS is an IT and Management consulting company, is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.    Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick / vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP) and educational reimbursement along with Pet Insurance.    Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability or protected veteran status.      Powered by JazzHR