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Acquisition Program Analyst SME (Cyber Systems) TS/SCI
Pentagon, VAAcquisition Program Analyst SME (Cyber Systems)
Location: Pentagon - onsite 4 days per week
TS/SCI Clearance
Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking an Acquisition Program Analyst – Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Cyber Systems on our STAQSS II contract.
The STAQSS II contract supports the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQ). The objective is to provide specialized expertise to complement the organization’s inherent resources for effective and efficient mission accomplishment and continuity, introduction of innovation, and enhancement of technical competence. The contractor shall support the entire spectrum of acquisition and sustainment efforts as necessary to support the respective Government organizations.
Acquisition Program Analyst SME (Cyber Systems) directly supports Headquarters Air Force, HAF, actions regarding classified Information Operations, Cyber development, and operational systems portfolio. The candidate must have 10 years of Acquisition experience and 5 years of experience working on or directly supporting cyber development or operations, deep familiarity with the Air Force requirements development process, and a firm understanding of the various organizations in the Cyber Enterprise and their role in the successful fielding of new and modifying existing systems.
The tasks for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Work Experience Substitutions:
A total of 22 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for an MA/MS degree.
Or, a BA/BS degree plus 8 a total of 18 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for an MA/MS degree.
Must have the minimum following skills at a proficient level:
All computer-based communication/office IT tools and ability to learn software packages used by the DAF including, but not limited to, the following: Microsoft (MS) Office Suite – Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, TEAMS; Adobe (both reader and Pro); public speaking – capable of delivering briefs, speaking in meetings in person and online, and giving presentations.
About Nationwide IT Services
NIS is an IT and Management consulting company, is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement along with Pet Insurance.
Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status.
Location: Pentagon - onsite 4 days per week
TS/SCI Clearance
Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking an Acquisition Program Analyst – Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Cyber Systems on our STAQSS II contract.
The STAQSS II contract supports the Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition (SAF/AQ). The objective is to provide specialized expertise to complement the organization’s inherent resources for effective and efficient mission accomplishment and continuity, introduction of innovation, and enhancement of technical competence. The contractor shall support the entire spectrum of acquisition and sustainment efforts as necessary to support the respective Government organizations.
Acquisition Program Analyst SME (Cyber Systems) directly supports Headquarters Air Force, HAF, actions regarding classified Information Operations, Cyber development, and operational systems portfolio. The candidate must have 10 years of Acquisition experience and 5 years of experience working on or directly supporting cyber development or operations, deep familiarity with the Air Force requirements development process, and a firm understanding of the various organizations in the Cyber Enterprise and their role in the successful fielding of new and modifying existing systems.
The tasks for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Building documentation, reviewing data, and providing impartial assessments in support of HAF budget preparation and defense, SAE oversight and decision-making activities, Program Executive Office (PEO) execution and oversight efforts of Air Force Information Dominance programs.
- Working independently, if required.
- Maintaining and analyzing planning, scheduling, budget, and management data.
- Studying, analyzing, and providing recommendations on requirements, acquisition strategies, program documentation, program phase transition plans, supplemental information, and program execution.
- Providing impartial assessments of programs approaching key decision points as well as prime Contractor technical and operational issues.
- Researching and analyzing program trends, identifying issues, and recommending solutions.
- Making recommendations on the allocation of funding; establishment of program goals, objectives, and schedules; and the formulation of program direction.
- Tracking compliance with stated program direction and identifying issues.
- Identifying and researching programmatic issues and tradeoffs in terms of required capabilities, costs, and schedules.
- Reviewing and providing recommendations on existing and proposed Air Force acquisition and capability area policies and implementation.
- Reviewing and evaluating the impact of national, DoD, JCS, and civil government policies and activities that affect Air Force acquisition programs and capability areas.
- Maintaining historical Air Force program documentation and developing summary documents/briefings and training material.
- Providing short notice, quick-reaction analyses of critical programmatic issues in the context of Congressional, OSD Staff, Joint Staff, HQ USAF, MAJCOM, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), coalition, or bilateral activities.
- Preparing PPBE documentation, ensuring they accurately articulate the current program, budgetary status, and strategies.
- Building documentation, gathering, and reviewing data, and providing impartial assessments in support of the HAF review process, including but not limited to AFROCs, JWCAs, DABs, Congressional cycle, ASPs, AFRBs, CSBs, GAO reports, etc.
- Reviewing and documenting Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
- Monitoring ongoing studies, analyses, and developmental work relevant to Air Force capabilities.
- Building documentation, gathering, and reviewing data, and providing impartial assessments in support of program-specific efforts like CONOPS development, Capability Development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Documents (CPD), Information Exchange Requirements (IER), and requirements working groups.
- Reviewing and providing data to assist in preparation for legislative hearings, program documentation, briefing packages and read-ahead, Congressional staffer visits, and other events to ensure an integrated and consistent Air Force position in response to Congressional questions, issues, and requests for information on assigned program/portfolio.
- Handles confidential and classified (Secret/TS-SCI) information, correspondence, and communications.
- Any other tasks closely associated with the performance of duties listed above and as coordinated with the COR.
Requirements:
- Masters MA/MS Degree
- 10 years of DoD acquisitions experience plus 5 years of experience working on or directly supporting cyber development or operations, deep familiarity with the Air Force requirements development process, and a firm understanding of the various organizations in the Cyber Enterprise and their role in the successful fielding of new and modifying existing systems.
Work Experience Substitutions:
A total of 22 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for an MA/MS degree.
Or, a BA/BS degree plus 8 a total of 18 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for an MA/MS degree.
Must have the minimum following skills at a proficient level:
All computer-based communication/office IT tools and ability to learn software packages used by the DAF including, but not limited to, the following: Microsoft (MS) Office Suite – Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, TEAMS; Adobe (both reader and Pro); public speaking – capable of delivering briefs, speaking in meetings in person and online, and giving presentations.
About Nationwide IT Services
NIS is an IT and Management consulting company, is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.
Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement along with Pet Insurance.
Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status.