Sayres, a reputable leader in defense support services to the DOD in the shipbuilding industry, is currently seeking an experienced Senior-Level Acquisition Management Analyst with a current SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

As a Senior-Level Acquisition Management Analyst, you will play a critical role in executing defense acquisition tasks in alignment with the latest DoD and Navy policies. Your expertise will encompass a range of responsibilities to support program management and decision-making. Your key duties will include, but are not limited to:

1. Policy Implementation: Utilize your familiarity with DoD and Navy policies to ensure adherence and compliance during defense acquisition processes.

2. Briefing Preparation: Assist in the development, maintenance, and preparation of briefings to provide comprehensive updates and information.

3. Meeting Support: Attend meetings and prepare detailed minutes, conduct research, and respond to action items effectively. Meetings may include:

- Quarterly Program and/or Progress Reviews (QPRs).
- Milestone Reviews, Gate Reviews, or Resources and Requirements Review Board (R3B).
- Shipbuilder Program Reviews, including Post-Award Conferences and logistics meetings.
- Foreign Customer Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and Financial Management Reviews (FMRs).

Additional Duties:

4. Contracting Expertise: Demonstrate proficiency in DoD/DoN contracting practices and facilitate successful acquisition management.

5. Development of Acquisition Documents: Contribute to the development of essential DoN acquisition documents, such as Acquisition Strategy and Acquisition Program Baseline.

6. Project Supervision: Provide effective supervision and leadership in managing acquisition projects.

7. Foreign Military Sales Support: Familiarity with Foreign Military Sales processes to facilitate international defense cooperation.

8. Shipbuilding Experience: Utilize your shipbuilding background to ensure effective integration of systems and equipment.

Preferred Specialization:

9. Navy Procedures and Policies: Proficiency in DoD 5000 process and DoN procedures related to defense acquisition.

10. Project Management Professional (PMP): Possessing a PMP certification to enhance program management expertise.

Qualifications & Clearance Requirements:

Minimum Skill Sets of Qualified Candidates:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Management discipline.
- A minimum of 15+ years of experience in program management, Government technical management, or Industry business management, with at least 7+ years in DoD/DoN program, contracts, or acquisition management.
- Active Secret Clearance verifiable in DISS/JPAS.
- Demonstrated proficiency in DoD/DoN procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process); DoD/DoN contracting; experience communicating with SES/Flag level personnel; development of DoN acquisition document (e.g., Acquisition Strategy, Acquisition Program Baseline); supervisory experience; shipbuilding experience.

Preferred Skill Sets of Qualified Candidates:

- Master's degree in Engineering or Business Management discipline.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification for 10+ years Preferred.
- A minimum of 20+ years of experience in program management, Government technical management, or Industry business management, with at least 10+ years in DoD/DoN program, contracts, or acquisition management.
- Demonstrated proficiency in DoD/DoN procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process); DoD/DoN contracting; experience communicating with SES/Flag level personnel; development of DoN acquisition document (e.g., Acquisition Strategy, Acquisition Program Baseline); supervisory experience; shipbuilding experience; Foreign Military Sales; Military Sealift Command procedures and processes.

The position description represents a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. Additional duties may be assigned to meet specific project needs. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while surpassing customers' expectations.

We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering, and administrative services, including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence, and policy analysis.

Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our continued excellence in providing service to the Federal Government since 2001.

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