Senior Acquisition Analyst

Acquisition Analyst

Applied Research Solutions 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). The premier SOF acquirers in PEO Maritime are committed to delivering the highest quality technologically advanced combat diving equipment, surface systems, and undersea platforms globally to Naval Special Warfare operators.

Why Work with Us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career-driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work / life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities Include :

• Manage risk / opportunity identification, mitigation / capture planning, and overall risk and opportunity management process for PEO-M Undersea programs.
• Support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to identify risks and conduct root cause analysis.
• Develop programmatic risk and opportunity management plans throughout a program's lifecycle.
• Provide assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of programmatic risks and opportunities (technical, cost, and schedule).
• Conduct Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threat (SWOT) analysis.
• Provide inputs for status briefings to leadership, outlining assigned programs, projects, problems, and recommended resolution.
• Analyze trends in performance indicators to assist Government counterparts with managing Agency-level performance indicators, recommending corrective action, establishing lessons learned, and influencing the improvement of processes.
• Work with organizational managers, budget personnel, and engineering authorities to develop and gain approval for proposed projects.
• Evaluate and recommend programs and development plans, utilizing a professional knowledge of multi-discipline engineering.
• Support technical evaluation elements of market surveys conducted in conjunction with assigned projects and programs.
• Support Government counterparts regarding the adequacy and clarity of engineering and analysis processes based on daily application of the processes and Agency reporting requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Technical Experience Requirements :

Citizenship : Must be a US citizen

Clearance : Must have and be able to maintain a TS w / SCI eligibility clearance

Certifications : DAWIA Foundational (formerly Level I) Equivalency in the Program Management, Engineering & Technical Management, or Test & Evaluation fields or ability to attain within 6 months of hire with approved customer deferral

Education : Bachelor's degree acquisition, business, or related field

Years of Experience : 8 years working in DoD acquisition programs to include :

Preferred Experience :

Experience : Risk management background valued; experience with Risk Exchange or other risk management tool is desired

Knowledge of SOF-unique acquisition processes is valued

Experience staffing SAMPs, APBs, and 70-1 documents for projects, combat evaluations, and studies highly desired

Experience staffing FM worksheets for AF9 and DD448 funding, spend plan build development, market surveys, and technical evaluations is highly value