Senior Acquisition Analyst/Scheduler
Stafford, VA

Job Description

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Falls, Church, VA, Kingfisher Systems, Inc., specializes in providing a full range of Information Technology, Intelligence, Security, and other support services to the U.S. Government and Commercial Customers. Kingfisher Systems, Inc.s core competency consists of technology-enabled services, with a specific focus on Foreign Intelligence; Counterintelligence; Security; Irregular Warfare, including cyber, counter, and anti-terrorism; Homeland Security; and Law Enforcement.

Senior Acquisition Analyst/Scheduler

Job Overview:

The Program Manager Communications Systems (PM CS) is responsible for the production, fielding, life cycle support, sustainment, and enhancement/refresh of programs under his cognizance. The PM is also responsible for establishing near and long-term strategic planning that ensures CS assets maximize interoperability and mission effectiveness; implement timely, affordable technical improvements; and guard against premature obsolescence. The PM is also responsible for providing material solutions for urgent warfighting requirements. The PM staff (APM-PM, APM-Engineer, APM-Logistics, and APM-Finance Management) directly support the PM, Deputy PM, and program teams and coordinate with the Portfolio Manager Command Element Systems (PfM CES) Milestone Assessment Team (MAT)/Assistant Portfolio Managers.

The PM CS program teams lead the Marine Corps efforts in the research and development, acquisition and sustainment of tactical ground communication systems. The PM CS organization includes program teams: Expeditionary Communications, Ground Radios, Satellite Communications, Terrestrial High Capacity Communications, and Radars.

We are actively seeking to fill a vacancy for a Senior Acquisition Analyst/Scheduler on the PM CS staff.

Job Description:

* Execute acquisition related tasks in support of the PM CS portfolio of programs.
* Apply knowledge and experience of DoD 5000 / Defense Acquisition System documentation and participate in procurement-related activities that will assist government clients in getting programs of record through the acquisitions phases and milestones - with the end state being capable and sustainable PM CS equipment (e.g. Acquisition Program Baselines, Acquisition Strategies and Plans, Integrated Master Schedules, Performance Work Statements, etc.).
* Review and report on highly detailed Integrated Master Schedules, helping government client manage assigned programs, activities and product development.
* Assess system acquisition issues and assist in development of risk reduction/mitigation approaches for improving acquisition/program planning, control, and execution.
* Prepare and assist in presenting formal briefings and reports. Assist in facilitating meetings and in capturing minutes and action items.
* Work closely with other competency members of Integrated Product Teams.
* Provide training and mentorship to junior program analysts.
* Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements:

* Completed DAWIA Program Management Level 2 equivalency (DAU courses - Intermediate Systems Acquisition, Parts A and B)
* Experience: 5-10 years in related work
* Excellent Writing skills
* Above average facility with MS Office programs
* Expert in building & maintaining Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) in MS Project

Desired Skills:

* DOD Acquisition Level 3
* Education: BS
* Prior working knowledge of Marine Corps and Marine Corps acquisitions/program management
* Worked with communications programs, preferably USMC

Minimum Security Clearance level: Secret

Work Location: Stafford, VA

Travel: 5%