Program Analyst Iv

Program Analyst IV
130k-133k/year
DoD
Stafford VA - Onsite
FMS Acquisition Support.
The contractor shall provide non-personal acquisition support services to develop and coordinate products, create complete documentation, participate in reviews, and manage the technical content required to facilitate timely execution of project milestones and objectives.
This consists of the following activities in support of final Governmental decision authority, workload estimates for these activities will be provided with each task orderThe contractor shall provide input and analysis of requirements for inclusion in LORs, pricing and availability requests (P&As) and Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs).
Develop and monitor case-specific Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
Develop recommendations for the preparation of contract requirements packages to ensure that program requirements are adequately planned, evaluated, acquired, and delivered in accordance with program objectives and terms of the FMS case agreements.The contractor shall provide analysis and input, as well as assist in the development and coordination of acquisition related products and documentation required to meet the terms of the FMS case agreements.
Acquisition related products include: acquisition strategy plans; work requirements statements (i.e.
Statement of Work (SOW), Statement of Objectives (SOO), and PWS) and system specifications; documentation supporting sole source requests (i.e.
Justification and Approvals (J&A)); Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs); Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) descriptions and contract administrative requirements; Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs, DD Form 1423) and commercial item descriptions; Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASP); and Management Oversight Process for the Acquisition of Services (MOPAS).The contractor shall manage and maintain the tracking tools or databases for program objectives, contract deliverables, and any associated risk management analysis.The contractor shall provide proposal analysis support and provide draft recommendations on findings and content.
If contractor personnel assist in proposal analysis (not evaluation) and provide recommendations based upon this analysis, the contractor will be required to complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement with the government and the submitter of the proposal before the support can be performed.
Any organizational conflicts of interest (OCI) issues will be addressed based on the task if there are any conflicts.The contractor shall provide non-personal services support to facilitate business assessments, make recommendations that support government decision-making, and provide the necessary analytical rigor to assessments of proposed solutions and strategies.
This consists of the following activities in support of final Governmental decision authority, workload estimates for these activities will be provided with each task order.Pre-LOR Analysis.
The contractor shall conduct pre-LOR analysis of alternatives and provide recommendations of COAs and acquisition strategies.
This includes country assessments and special studies needed to analyze alternatives and provide recommendations; product specific analysis to assess the system, validate performance claims, prices, identify trade space, and other factors germane to the selection of an alternative or COA.The contractor shall analyze events, activities, and schedule data in order to provide evaluations on timely execution of hardware deliveries, program milestones, and execution objectives of FMS cases.The contractor shall develop, maintain, and upgrade program LCCEs using Government-provided program information.The contractor shall draft and update BCAs using Government-provided information and template, and be prepared to gather additional information for incorporation into draft BCAs and updates as needed to ensure BCAs are complete and include all information necessary to inform the decision maker on the matter which the BCA addresses.The contractor shall work closely with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) in support of contract execution, assist in monitoring OEM contract/deliverables, factory training and field activities, and assist in reviewing/analyzing OEM logistics data.
Provide technical maintenance and warranty information analysis, updates, and coordination between stakeholders and OEMs.
Track, review, and maintain archives on contract deliverables covering a multitude of disciplines including engineering, logistics, financials, and program management activities.
Provide relevant written feedback and status in each area.The contractor shall conduct pre-LOA analysis of logistics considerations and potential issues.
This includes conducting market research on weapon system/platform capabilities, support and sustainment requirements; evaluating Excess Defense Article (EDA) equipment and spares short and long-term availability.
Develop standard and unique program briefs on matters relating to sustainment and life cycle logistics to support FMS case development.The contractor shall conduct reviews on Allowable Supply Lists (ASLs), Parts Lists (PLs), Battle Damage Assessment and Repair (BDAR) , to identify, and provide recommendations for resolving, ordering and delivery issues with spares requisitioned through the Defense Logistics Management System (DLMS).
Manage and oversee warranty programs and research Defense Management System (DMS) issues.
Identify form, fit, and function replacement parts for obsolete components ordered by FMS customers under follow-on support cases.
Conduct OEM and commercial sources price and availability analysis on customer requests for spares to facilitate the Government in determining the best value approach (commercial buy versus OEM), making obsolescence determinations and potential form fit function replacements versus redesign options.The contractor shall coordinate and facilitate visual inspection support of products to ensure compliance with standards of acceptance.
This includes coordinating and facilitating standard and unique site visits.
The contractor shall identify and coordinate transportation requirements for FMS materiel and/or government furnished equipment (GFE) in support of FMS programs.
Develop, manage, and maintain material shipment tracking databases for all program shipments using Government logistics databases.The contractor shall provide non-personal services to perform comprehensive, timely technical management support that includes reviewing project materials and documentation, coordinating meetings and teleconferences to address findings, and providing recommendations for COA selection, risk reduction, and cost/technical/schedule impacts.
This consists of the following activities in support of final Governmental decision authority.The contractor shall conduct in-depth technical research on specific products, systems, and solutions.
The contractor shall Review Technical Bulletins, test reports, engineering change proposals (ECPs), CDRL submissions, and technical data products to provide assessments and recommendations to project staff and facilitate processing of country-specific technical inquiries.
The contractor shall identify required disclosure data and provide recommendations to project staff.The contractor shall develop and analyze test plans and procedures, provide test support on-site, and conduct detailed analysis of test events to determine COAs and impacts.
Provide analysis and recommendations to close out open action items.
The contractor shall identify required disclosure data and provide recommendations to project staff.Oversee the management of comprehensive and accurate products timely submitted according to the Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL) to the customer.Ability to fill in for the Project Manager while the Project Manager is unavailable.Participate in the development and administration of project goals, objectives, and procedures.Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the work of contractors.
Inspect projects and evaluate the adequacy of work performed.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Safety and Quality Control departments.Exercise sound independent judgment.Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, predict consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of company goals.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all Government FMS and Chugach Team members.Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writingManage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.Understanding of Government contracts, correspondence, reports, and records.Keeping the Project Manager apprised of unique situations and problems encountered.Timely and cost-effective performance of duties.Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Professional Associations): At least seven (7) years of experience in Foreign Military Sales and project management.Demonstrated ability and experience to manage contracts with similar scope of work and duties.Business/Management/Engineering Bachelor's degree or trade license in a professional trade.Basic working knowledge of the FAR.Ability to operate office equipment and use Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.U.S.
Citizenship.Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.Valid U.S. Passport Preferred
Knowledge of labor and cost tracking.Customer service experience.