Position Title: Program Analyst, Journeyman (PMA 271) Requisition #: 162 Location: PAX River, MD Clearance Level Required: Secret (Top Secret preferred) Davis Defense Group, Inc. has secured a stellar reputation as one of the premier Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) in the aerospace and defense industry, steadfastly supporting the Department of Defense since 2002. A critical combination of vision and dedication to excellence has helped our customers achieve numerous significant milestones on schedule and within budget. Today we employ over 700 personnel around the globe in a mix of analytical, advisory, technical, and support positions. The common thread across our organization is our commitment to our customers and an unwavering dedication to our principle motto: Services you need. Integrity you can count on. Functional Description: Applies analytic techniques in the evaluation of program/project objectives. Analyzes requirements, status, budget, and schedules. Performs management, technical, or business case analyses. Collects, completes, organizes, and interprets data relating to aircraft/weapon/project acquisition and product programs. Duties and Responsibilities: As a Program Analyst, you are responsible for providing senior staff recommendations for E-130J Air Vehicle related initiatives. The position would be responsible directly to the IPT Lead for the Air Vehicle in tracking of contract execution and performance as well as initiating and developing funding and procurement documents for future program requirements for systems that are within the purview of the Air Vehicle IPT.
- Apply knowledge and expertise in continuous process improvement to track performance to plan on program office efforts.
- Provide acquisition management support for the E-130J Air Vehicle that will become critical to America's nuclear deterrence.
- Apply NAVAIR and OSD instructions for acquisition planning, procurement execution, data requirements, milestone reviews, budget development and coordination, and program planning.
- Recommend acquisition improvements, prepare for program reviews, and review and recommend alternative strategies to reduce program risk.
- Facilitate and track spend plans using CSPT, align SPID entries with the Air Vehicle strategy, and respond to and develop program data calls.
- Liaise directly with program office Contract Specialists and Procurement Contracting Officer in the development and processing of SOW, Statement of Objectives (SOO), Performance Based Specifications, CDRLs, Technical Evaluations, and other contractual documentation for contracting efforts.
- Manage procurements using the PMT including development and management of PID; coordination and preparation of all actions required for conducting Procurement Planning Conferences (PPC's); generation, routing, and tracking of Procurement Planning Agreements (PPAs); and input, tracking, and reporting of PMT actions and milestones.
- Participate in status briefs and recommend responses to program inquiries.
Required Experience: 3 years of combined experience performing duties described in the functional description Desired Experience:
- At least 2 years of experience developing and coordinating procurement documentation. Experience with acquisition reviews and cost analysis.
- Experience with the following: Common Spend Plan Tool (CSPT), Program Management Tool (PMT), Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLS), Program, Planning and Budgeting System (PPBS), Statements of Work (SOW), and Procurement Initiation Documents (PID).
- Experience with aircraft manufacture design specifications especially aircraft structures and systems.
- Familiarity with preparing data for meeting Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) gate reviews to successfully transition into the program's next phase.
Education: BA/BS or supplemental experience is required. When we review candidates' information, we are looking for the best matches for the position based on the qualifications listed in the job posting. If your skills and experience appear to match an open position, a recruitment services professional or a hiring manager may contact you. Davis Defense Group, Inc. is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and efficiency in our recruitment and hiring processes. As part of our dedication to these values, DDG does not engage with or entertain the services of third-party recruiting agencies for our staffing needs. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Davis Defense Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are a qualified disabled veteran or individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact our Human Resources department at (540) ###-####.