C3BM Principal Acquisition Analyst

Schriever SFB, CO

Venturi, LLC A Chenega Company has an exciting career opportunity for a C3BM Principal Acquisition Analyst who will support the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management (C3BM) systems engineering efforts to include engaging in Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) technical engineering and integration; future concepts; new functionality; and multi-national exchange designs. Systems engineering tasking includes participation in reviews and assessments of C2BMC engineering products and documentation.

• Use working knowledge of applicable DoD acquisition directives to support the development of Missile Defense System (MDS) acquisition policy, plans, processes, procedures, and guidance for MDS development and fielding 
• Develop, baseline, and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Conduct critical path analysis, schedule risk assessments, and variance analysis. 
• Identify potential schedule conflicts and acquisition bottlenecks; develop and recommend mitigation strategies to program leadership. Facilitate coordination among engineering, logistics, contracting, and resource management teams. 
• Interpret MDA acquisition guidance to support acquisition planning and MDS program integration 
• Prepare planning documents to coordinate integrated acquisition strategies within the MDS and OGA partners 
• Generate recurring and ad-hoc schedule reports, metrics, and dashboards. 
• Support and interact daily with high-level DoD Officials (O-6 and above, GS-15/NH-4 equivalent), sit on-site with the DoD Program Office, and can deliver products successfully in a fast-paced environment (on demand) 
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree and 20+ years of relevant experience OR
• Master’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience 
• Active Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work within a collaborative environment composed of Government, prime contractor, subcontractor, and supporting contractor personnel in a badge-less contractor environment 
• Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense System, and/or C3BM Program Office work efforts 

• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in industry-standard scheduling tools 
• Self-starter with enthusiasm and capacity to learn in a fast-paced environment 
• Possess knowledge of acquisition processes/activities required to support the evaluation of contract performance against the program baselines 
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct deep-dive schedule variance analysis, identify root causes of delays, and confidently propose corrective action plans to program leadership
• Have expertise in strategic planning, acquisition strategy development, and development of key acquisition documentation to support acquisition strategy approval and execution