Senior Acquisition Management Analyst

Sayres is a respected leader in defense support services, specializing in the shipbuilding sector for the Department of Defense (DoD). We are seeking a seasoned Senior-Level Acquisition Management Analyst with a current SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS, for our Washington, DC location.

This position is based in DC with hybrid office presence to support customer meetings.

As a Senior-Level Acquisition Management Analyst, you will be integral to executing defense acquisition tasks in accordance with the latest DoD and Navy policies. Your role includes a broad range of responsibilities to support program management and decision-making. Key duties include:

• Ensure adherence to and compliance with DoD and Navy policies during defense acquisition processes

• Proficiency in the DoD 5000 process and DoN procedures related to defense acquisition.

• Develop, maintain, and prepare comprehensive briefings.

• Attend meetings, prepare detailed minutes, conduct research, and respond to action items.

• Meetings include:

• Quarterly Program and/or Progress Reviews (QPRs)

• Milestone Reviews, Gate Reviews, or Resources and Requirements Review Board (R3B)

• Shipbuilder Program Reviews, Post-Award Conferences, and logistics meetings

• Foreign Customer Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and Financial Management Reviews (FMRs)

Additional Duties

• Apply knowledge of DoD/DoN contracting practices to facilitate acquisition management.

• Contribute to creating essential DoN acquisition documents like Acquisition Strategy and Acquisition Program Baseline.

• Provide leadership and supervision in managing acquisition projects.

• Utilize knowledge of Foreign Military Sales processes for international defense cooperation.

• Leverage shipbuilding expertise for effective systems and equipment integration.

Preferred Specialization:

• Proficiency in the DoD 5000 process and DoN procedures related to defense acquisition.
• PMP certification to enhance program management expertise.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Management.

• At least 15 years of experience in program management, government technical management, or industry business management, with 7+ years in DoD/DoN program, contracts, or acquisition management.

• Active Secret Clearance verifiable in DISS/JPAS.

• Proficiency in DoD/DoN procedures and policies, DoD/DoN contracting, and experience communicating with SES/Flag level personnel.

• Experience in developing DoN acquisition documents, supervisory roles, and shipbuilding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Engineering or Business Management.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with 10+ years preferred.

• 20+ years of experience in program management, government technical management, or industry business management, with -10+ years in DoD/DoN program, contracts, or acquisition management.

• Proficiency in DoD/DoN procedures and policies, DoD/DoN contracting, SES/Flag level communication, development of DoN acquisition documents, supervisory roles, shipbuilding, Foreign Military Sales, and Military Sealift Command processes.

This job description is a representative summary of major responsibilities and accountabilities. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. 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.

Why Sayres?

At Sayres, employees thrive in an environment that encourages personal and professional growth while exceeding customer expectations. We offer a wide range of 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 nationwide and a global presence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our excellence in serving the Federal Government since 2001.

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