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Odyssey Systems · 11 hours ago

Acquisition Manager Principal

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

20+ years exp

Odyssey Systems is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. They are seeking a Principal Acquisition Manager to support the Helicopter Program Office, focusing on delivering and fielding new and updated rotary wing aircraft through strategic acquisition management and documentation.

ConsultingProject ManagementTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist with analyzing and preparing draft recommendations relating to Contractor production changes for Government consideration

Assist with writing, reviewing, and editing program documentation with the goal of ensuring weapon system changes are accurately identified and recorded

Assist with reviewing Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Contract Change Proposals (CCPs)

Participate in fact-finding and support the Configuration Control Board (CCB)

Assist in developing acquisition strategies and prepare acquisition documentation/products in support of the HPO programs. Documents may include, but are not limited to, Acquisition Decision Memorandums, Life Cycle Sustainment Plans, Acquisition Strategies, Acquisition Program Baselines, Risk Management Plans, Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and milestone decision briefs

Assist with performing analysis of problems and issues confirmed by the Government as requiring additional support. Analysis of the problems and issues includes, but is not limited to, identification of potential impacts/risks to programs and mitigation/avoidance strategies

Assist with the planning for program milestones and reviews

Assist with developing, analyzing, and maintaining integrated program schedules and plans throughout the program life cycle

Gather program information and conduct analyses as required by the PM and leadership

Provide strategic advice, technical guidance, detailed analysis, support and assistance with the development Of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)/Supplier Request for Proposal (RFP) and affiliated documents and briefings, to include assistance with developing and documenting recommended program management inputs for acquisition strategy, Statement of Objectives (SOC)), PWS, Sections L and M, CDRLs and related documents prior to RFP release for assigned programs

Be proficient in Microsoft (MS) Project

Be familiar with Comprehensive Cost and Requirements System (CCaRS), PMRT and Portals (AF, HPC)) to conduct research/analyses and prepare spreadsheets, briefings, figures, graphics, tables, forms, and papers. Finished products will be technical and non-technical, classified and unclassified, in the media and format requested

Present briefings and assist with developing technical reports to document progress and results

Provide strategic advice, technical guidance, detailed analysis, and support for documentation

Assist in the generation, maintenance, and effective practical use within the HPC) Of the IMS. Demonstrating subject matter expertise on IMS software and logic, the Contractor will assist Government program managers in using the IMS to analyze logic and risk in the schedule

Review and analyze guidance to determine key milestones and deliverables required to comply with current acquisition regulations and law

Qualification

Acquisition strategiesProgram managementDoD experienceMicrosoft ProjectCost analysisTechnical guidanceStrategic adviceDocumentation skills

Required

Must be a US citizen

Secret clearance

Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and at least 20 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 12 years of which must be in the DoD

OR bachelor's degree in a related field and 25 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 15 years of which must be in the DoD

OR, 30 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 20 years of which must be in the DoD