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Principal Acquisition Analyst – Strategy & Documentation | Active Secret Security Clearance (or higher)
Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Staff / Principal
5 days ago
$140,000 – $165,000 / year
5 days ago
- Our client is seeking a Principal – Acquisition Strategy and Documentation professional for a position at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) in Bedford, MA.
- The ideal candidate must possess an active Secret Security Clearance and substantial experience with the Department of Defense (DoD).
- Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
- Bachelor's degree with 20 years of relevant experience (at least 10 years within the DoD), or
- Master's degree with 15 years of relevant experience (at least 10 years within the DoD), or
- 25 years of directly related experience with appropriate certifications (including at least 10 years within the DoD).
- The candidate must have hands-on experience in acquisition reporting (e.g., DAES, MAR, SAR, GAO audits), and knowledge of program and/or financial management is a strong plus.
Responsibilities:
- Possess in-depth knowledge of systems acquisition and program management principles, policies, and practices as outlined in DoDI 5000.02.
- Understand roles and relationships across the DoD and the U.S. Air Force.
- Utilize both qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze and measure program effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
- Support program managers in assessing cost and schedule baselines, recommend solutions, and explore alternative courses of action.
- Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, and produce high-quality documentation (e.g., briefings, reports, and plans).
- Plan, research, analyze, and assess system acquisition efforts across development, production, and deployment phases.
- Formulate strategic plans and recommend approaches to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
- Develop and support acquisition reports, including both statutory and regulatory reports (e.g., DAES, MAR).
- Support program management reviews (PMRs), senior leadership reviews, and Integrated Master Plan/Schedule (IMP/IMS) assessments.
- Prepare and present program status updates and acquisition deliverables to senior leadership.
- Demonstrate recognized expertise in the technical/professional discipline and oversee junior and mid-level personnel.
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of relevant standards, procedures, and practices within program office, enterprise, or staff-level environments.
- Establish and implement division-wide processes to ensure timely and efficient review, coordination, and approval of all documentation, reports, and management tasks.
- Interpret complex tasks from higher-level organizations (e.g., PEO Staff, Air Staff, DoD Staff, Congressional Staff), and organize multi-functional team responses.
- Consolidate and synthesize data from multiple programs and disciplines into clear, actionable reports for senior decision-makers.
- Delegate effectively and manage teams to meet outlined responsibilities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Technical Experience Required:
- Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance (or higher).
- Education and Experience (must meet one of the following):
- Bachelor's degree + 20 years of relevant experience (including 10 years in the DoD), OR
- Master's degree + 15 years of relevant experience (including 10 years in the DoD), OR
- 25 years of directly related experience with proper certifications (including 10 years in the DoD).
- Strongly preferred: Prior experience working on Air Force Headquarters Staff, especially at SAF/AQ and/or PEO Staff.
- Required: Direct experience in acquisition reporting, including but not limited to DAES, MAR, SAR, and GAO audits.
- Desirable: Experience across multiple acquisition disciplines, particularly in program management and financial management.
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