Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst - L5 - AO-OM-LA5-0001

Job Description

Job Description

PD08: Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst – Expert

Description: As a principal expert, this manager provides overarching strategic acquisition and program management support for a complex portfolio of programs. The role involves leading long-term acquisition planning, interfacing with senior agency executives, managing cross-functional dependencies, and ensuring that all procurement actions align with the agency's strategic, financial, and architectural objectives.

Duties May Include:

• Providing expert acquisition and program management counsel to senior government leadership on strategic planning, contract execution, and business development activities.
• Supportingm the coordination and final review of complete procurement packages for Major System Acquisitions, including SOWs, Market Research, and IGCEs.
• Coordinating high-level activities between Acquisition, Contracts, Software Asset Management, Engineering, and Finance to enable the rapid and compliant acquisition of enterprise solutions.
• Supporting agency-level governance groups in the formulation of sound, long-range acquisition strategies and spending plans.
• Proactively identifying existing and potential contractual issues at a portfolio level, analyzing their systemic impact, and recommending courses of action to senior government leadership.
• Planning the overall contractor support strategy for IV&V and system security, ensuring the government receives a comprehensive and threat-informed assessment of the technical solution.

Required Skills:

• A minimum of 12 years of demonstrated experience in Program Management, including cost, schedule, performance, and risk management for complex programs.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Expert-level experience in the full lifecycle of DoW or IC acquisitions, including the development and management of Major System Acquisitions.

Desired Skills:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP)® and/or DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with senior executives (SES/Flag Officer) on time-sensitive, complex acquisition matters.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the relationship between IC agencies.