The Cost Estimator will provide cost estimating and EVM analysis support to a DoD program office. Expected duties include 1) Provide Cost Estimating, Earned Value Analysis, and Schedule Support and Analysis, 2) Support Financial Management Support and Reconciliation, 3) Develop, maintain, and present credible program cost estimates, as well as perform EVM, schedule analysis, and 4) Develop inputs for acquisition reporting. Typical products include EVM reports and updated Integrated Master Schedules, Baseline Review Integration, Program Contractor Compliance Analysis, Program Contractor Performance Analysis, Program Contractor Schedule Risk Assessments, Program Contractor Over Target Baselines, Over Target Schedules, and Major Contract Modification Baseline Assessments.

Your role will be to provide cost estimating and analysis support to a DoD program office. You will assist with budget baseline cost model/presentation materials for an analysis of alternatives.

Provides critical applied scientific and technical analytic support to the Advanced Research Division in the Counter WMD Technologies Department of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).  Conducts assessments, analysis, and other decision making in support of counter WMD technology development.  Develops knowledge regarding technical issues through analysis of complex data sets, identifying actionable trends and problems.  Demonstrates creative thinking and strong problem solving skills; possesses proactive initiative as well as excellent communications and organizational skills.  Prepares technical documentation and presentations to explain the approach, associated assumptions; and designs, develops, and implements technical solutions that expedite program efforts and minimize unnecessary redundancy.  Part-time telework is feasible as authorized by the government.

Requirements Management – Technical Services- Establish the baseline of current and future operational user requirements and needs and improve the formal requirements process with the implementation of a requirements management functionality for use within the program and its projects- Capture from PMIC database, SID, project JSSR/PiP/TBCE and project technical requirements, those project requirements which are deemed to impact on:- Future integration of the project to the C3 portfolio- Ongoing development work in other current projects under implementation- The interfacing of SATCOM to external systems- Identify common requirements services which might be candidates for software and hardware reuse- Link program level requirements to operational needs and acceptance test procedures and criteria- Review the set of operational requirements for the program and maintain the baseline of these requirements through periodic overview- Review requirements documentation to ensure coherence, consistency, and maturity of requirement- Develop and implement a mandatory set of attributes for capability requirements and project technical requirements to be used in the requirement management tool- Develop metrics to assess requirements maturity at various checkpoints, go/no-go gates, based on the existence of use cases, requirements traceability matrix, product breakdown structure Capability Architecture Management – Technical Services- Contribute to the processes for management of program and project technical and operational architectures- Contribute to the guidelines and tools to assist project teams to apply an architectural approach to requirements elicitation, documentation, analysis, and management- Use the PMIC technical and operational architecture repository, which will contain views and other architectural data representing the program’s functional development as well as their corresponding operational architectures- Support architecture-driven planning and review including:- Generating operational, system, and technical views- Interact with NCI Agency of operational issues- Identify interdependencies between CP projects, services, and external activities- Identify mission-critical services- Assess the impact of organizational, technological, and mission changes on the program- Collaborate and support on additional tasks, as the demand requires

SPA seeks a passionate and dedicated analyst with a demonstrated record of success in dynamic, high-impact environments. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, proactive, and inquisitive individual who can exercise initiative and takes ownership of their work. The individual should work well under pressure with discretion and mature judgment. The candidate will support a cross-functional, high-performance analytic wargaming team as an analyst and program coordinator, assisting the Wargame Director with game design and development, managing program schedules, coordinating with stakeholders and players, and executing events. Relevant tasks include conducting technical or operational research, developing scenarios, supporting wargame design, identifying event support requirements, and providing regular and concise leadership briefs. During event execution, candidates can expect to provide facilitation or event support. Following event execution, candidates can expect to assist in framing, development, and presentation of analysis including drafting, reviewing, and editing reports and briefing materials for executive audiences. Other programmatic work includes supporting program development, process improvement and maturation, and wargame education. Candidates can expect to support multiple tasks concurrently, often with constrained timelines. Tasks may be aligned to the individual’s expertise and interests but will often require individuals to rapidly learn and apply new knowledge and skills, with appropriate support. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop their analytic and wargaming capabilities as part of a dynamic and growing team.

The Senior Financial and Portfolio Analyst will support the Joint Staff J-8 leadership with the management and oversight of Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs), Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) programs, and ACAT III level programs, primarily related to the Medical and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear portfolios. Will provide assessments of program progress towards validated requirements, review systems acquisition policy matter, and advise Configuration Steering Boards, Analyses of Alternatives, Senior-level advisory groups, and Overarching Integrated Product Team (OIPTs) for the Director J8.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the United States Space Force (USSF) Military Sattelite Communications (MILSATCOM) program. The Space Systems Command has the collective USSF mission responsibility for the development, deployment, maintenance and sustainment of space systems providing early missile warning capability; environmental sensing; precision navigation, guidance and timing; nuclear event detection; space launch capability; national and military satellite communications capabilities; launch range and network systems; advanced systems; and technology development programs.  This position will work in close collaboration with the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) and Information Systems Owner (ISO) to ensure security posture is met and maintained, develops security policies, procedures, plans, and all other evidence of compliance with various security controls. Creates and maintains RMF documentation to include Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and Information Technology Investment Portfolio Suite (ITIPS) database entries with System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M), all other artifacts and documentation tied to the NIST processes. You will provide support to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture for the system until its disposal.- Build, maintain, and track system’s cybersecurity baselines via eMASS or equivalent, IAW cybersecurity policies, guidance and plans;- Review, assess, create, and update enclave documentation in eMASS and any Configuration Management (CM) system for the ISSM review and approval such as: Security Plan, Security Assessment Plan, Category selection checklist, control results, and POA&Ms;- Identify, collect, review, and maintain RMF required artifacts IAW cybersecurity policies, guidance and plans;- Ensure accurate system documentation and configuration logs are maintained to reflect current and prior configuration baselines;- Provide written evaluations portraying system progress on RMF compliance IAW cybersecurity guidance (one evaluation for each system per quarter);- Maintain cybersecurity data for systems registered in the ITIPS IAW FISMA requirements;- Conduct and/or report annual FISMA security reviews, contingency test completion dates, and validation of cybersecurity control compliance, IAW cybersecurity guidance, the organizational cybersecurity strategy, and POA&M;- Conduct annual control validations (ACVs) for all NC3 systems IAW AF Global Strike Command (AFGSC) cybersecurity guidance and for all non-NC3 systems in a similar manner, but in accordance with SMC/ECP policies and schedule;- Create and maintain mission common control packages and serve as the common control provider for each mission systems;- Create and maintain Authority-to-Connect (ATC) guest system packages in eMASS for non-USSF systems connected to SMC/ECP systems;- Ensure the required Cybersecurity functional activities and actions during the systems’ O&S phase are conducted IAW Cybersecurity related laws and regulations such as the National Cybersecurity Protection Act, FISMA, OMB A1-30 mandate, and EO 13636;- Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity and Resilience including policies, standards, special publications, instructions and guidance from the DoD, Military, NIST, CNSS, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and Department of the AF (DAF);- Participate in the system’s IPTs and sustainment contractor meetings/teleconferences, change control boards (CCBs) and working groups (WGs) to ensure the continued alignment of cybersecurity requirements in the technical baselines, the system security architecture, information flows, design, and the security controls;- Evaluate system’s sources of changes such as Deficiency Reports (DRs), Problem Reports (PRs), Change Requests/Proposals (CRs/CPs), Request For Change (RFC), and AF Form 1067s; determine the security impacts of proposed or actual changes to the system, environment, threats, and vulnerabilities; and if any, update all needed RMF artifacts to reflect the changes/revisions;- Review and provide inputs to modification packages, program/system documents and support agreements updates, and communications and network infrastructure upgrades to ensure proper cybersecurity configuration modification management and planning support are implemented;- Review system’s test plans and test results and if necessary observe system testing for security control implementation IAW cybersecurity policies, guidance and plan;- Document all findings. Perform security impact analysis on any system change and appropriately prepare letters of assurance, security impact letters, and risk assessment letters to include exceptions, deviations, or waivers to cybersecurity requirements when applicable;- Monitor and adhere to the system’s A&A schedule deadlines IAW the Program Office’s Cybersecurity Plan and IPT’s schedule;- Review annually and provide recommended updates to program cybersecurity policies and plans IAW cybersecurity guidance;- Review and provide advice on RMF related memorandums of agreements/ memorandums of understanding/ service level agreements/ interconnection service agreements (MOA/MOU/SLA/ISA) for RMF compliance IAW cybersecurity policies, guidance and plans;- Assist with the cybersecurity vulnerability management plan and risk assessment capability;- Receive and review ACAS and SCC reports from the sustainment contractor for each system quarterly and characterize risk for each system semi-annually.

SPA is seeking an experienced National Security Analyst (Telecommunications) to support the Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for Industrial Base Policy on The Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (also known as Team Telecom). Team Telecom is an interagency committee that advises the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in its public interest review of national security and law enforcement concerns that may be raised by foreign participation in the U.S. telecommunications services sector.The candidate will:- Review Team Telecom applications, to include documents relating to FCC license applications (relating to satellites, subsea cables, international networks, and other related areas), corporate ownership structures, cybersecurity and physical security policies, and USG contracting information.- Conduct due diligence and fact-finding research independently and with the support of DoD stakeholders to assess risk arising from foreign participation in each FCC application review and the implications to DoD’s security interests, communications, network resiliency, supply chain, personal data and cybersecurity.- Analyze open-source and classified information on telecommunication security issues to formulate actionable policy recommendations for DoD leadership decision.  - Author analysis papers regarding the risks of foreign participation in each application review and advise the interagency Committee of the Department’s recommendations.- Produce case summaries, talking points, and action memos for DoD leadership.- Help negotiate and monitor Team Telecom mitigation agreements.- Support evolving telecommunications and technology security policy developments.

A "Day in the Life" for this position will vary greatly, but the Program Analyst will provide direct program management support to the VIRGINIA Class New Construction Deputy Ship Design Manager. Responsibilities will include coordinating adjudication of commitments with technical authorities, serve as liaison on technical issues overlapping with the purview of technical authorities outside the Virginia program, and assist in the tracking of technical liabilities in the program. This work may include technical research, development of mitigations to production challenges, and oversight of shipbuilder activities and progress.  Also, one can expect to brief senior leaders on program progress, being able to translate complex technical problems into executive-ready briefs.  Travel to vendor sites for meetings and reviews is possible. It is expected that the amount of independence in this position will quickly grow as the employee becomes acclimated to our customer and product set.

The TP-A/G/MDA SETA’s primary responsibilities are to guide and support TP-A/G/MDA program development and its expansion into additional mission sets. Responsibilities will include working with the OSD/SCO TP-A/G/MDA Lead and associated subject matter experts to develop, implement, and improve TP-A/G/MDA capabilities and to support TP-A/G/MDA integration with the US Air Force (USAF) and US Navy (USN). This position will also lead TP-A/G/MDA-focused exercises and engagements with multiple Services to foster program integration and operationalization. Specific tasks will include:- Lead and coordinate software tool development, system procurement, and supporting demonstration activities of OSD/SCO’s TP-A/G/MDA program in support of multiple Service requirements- Oversee collaborative development of requirements and programmatic documents (MOUs, SOWs, Project Outlines, etc.) with Service stakeholders such as USAF and USN partners- Develop schedule and training plans and products for TP-A/G/MDA integration into Service Weapon School Exercises - Support program Exercise & Integration Lead with coordination of TP-A/G/MDA integration with EUCOM, INDOPACOM, ACC, USAFWS, MAWTS, NAWDC, and other stakeholder exercises- Assist in program test plan development- Assist ground integration leads with requirements and supporting kill chain analyses- Special projects as desired

Systems Planning and Analysis is searching for a dynamic Accounts Payable Specialist within the Finance organization. This role requires the individual to perform a variety of accounting tasks requiring experience related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions, including vendor and employee expense report functions. - Maintains financial records and data systems, including vendor files. - Sorts and matches invoices and check requests. - Prepares and processes accounts payable checks, wire transfers and ACH payments. - Prepares invoices for payment and posts information and balances to the general or subsidiary ledgers. - Verifies invoices, invoice number, account codes and financial accounts and assists with the resolution of any discrepancies. - Traces transactions through previous accounting actions to help resolve discrepancies. - Corresponds with vendors and responds to payment status inquiries. - Perform account research and ad-hoc accounting/reporting/administrative tasks.- Assist in the processing of electronic expense reports in Deltek CostPoint T&E module and maintenance of the supporting AP data.- Receives and disburses payment from and to employees. - Other duties as assigned.

The candidate will support the ASD (IBP) business operations office in the execution of program administration. Duties will include coordinating meetings, recording and tracking action items, managing office security procedures and policies, and assisting with security administration tasks. This may include:- Meeting management for Senior Leadership up to the level of the Deputy Secretary of Defense (DEPSECDEF) - Managing a centralized tasking system for task monitoring throughout ASD (IBP)- Supporting workflow management across ASD (IBP) organizations- Coordinating training for government and contractor personnel

The Aerospace Industrial Base Research Analyst will monitor and assess the industrial base dynamics affecting DoD aircraft and space programs. This includes industrial policy issues such as supply chain risk management (SCRM), geopolitical competition, and market trends. The candidate will perform quantitative research and data analysis of the aerospace sector and remain informed of market influences, trends, and domestic and global events that may impact outcomes within the portfolio. Key responsibilities include performing research, developing reports, briefings, information papers, talking points, and Congressional response products to inform and prepare senior leaders to advocate for DoD equities. Will coordinate with the Joint Industrial Base Working Group (JIBWG) and other intra and interagency working groups.  

The Systems Engineer / Architect will be responsible for applying comprehensive methods for describing current and/or future architecture/structure and behavior of an organization's processes, information systems, personnel and organizational sub-units, so that they align with the organization's core mission, vision, goals and strategic direction. Assist in addressing business architecture (planning, programing, budgeting and execution), CBRN architectures (how an adversary may use a pathway to do an attack), performance management (through organizational program reviews) and process architecture. Support enterprise design by developing enterprise schema to map data and process flows between capabilities and solutions. Manage the activities of a team of enterprise architects.Develop plans of action and timetables in order to meet established deadlines. Develop executive briefings, detailed technical documentation, memos, and Contract Deliverables. Finally develop risk assessment scenarios, conduct various displays and reporting of analysis.

The successful candidate will support Navy Recruiting Command's N5 in applying operations research, numerical, and statistical analysis techniques (including coding) to support recruiting programs and initiatives; Analyze recruiting data and report mission performance trends to command leadership; Perform mathematical modeling, specifically with regression and classification methods, to include CART, in order to build predictive models; Understand, create and execute integrated master plans, integrated master schedules, Gantt charts, critical path analysis, plans of action and milestones (POAMs), deliverable time-lines, user reports, and communications plans from applicable Navy Recruiting Command tools and data.     

The successful candidate will be able to use provided analytic tools to support the implementation and maintenance of a supply chain management process/architecture to oversee the flow of sailors through the Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPTE) production components, including reporting applicable metrics.  You will be able to assist with conducting in-depth analysis in support of all Navy Recruiting Command Continuous Process Improvement efforts including applicable reporting metrics and will understand, create and execute integrated master plans, integrated master schedules, Gantt charts, critical path analysis, plans of action and milestones (POAMs), deliverable time-lines, user reports, metrics and communications plans from applicable Navy Recruiting Command tools and data.  Provide analysis support to analyze recruiting program requirements, track the execution of various functions and coordinate planning efforts.   A hybrid work schedule, approximately half time, is possible.

The Junior Risk Analyst will be assist in identifying and prioritizing CWMD mission gaps and needs. Develop and use operations research techniques such as mathematical optimization, decision analysis, graph theory, and statistical analysis. Implement data exploration techniques, analytical methods, operations research, and modeling and simulation tools to support program execution. Assist in the development of plans of action and timetables in order to meet established deadlines. Assist with development of executive briefings, detailed technical documentation, memos, and Contract Deliverables. Assist with risk assessment scenarios and various displays and reporting of analysis. 

PRKK, an SPA group is seeking a highly qualified and motivated junior security specialist to support the Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC) which provides the Combatant Commands (COCOMs), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and the Joint Staff with effects-based, precision targeting options for selected networks and nodes in order to carry out the national security and military strategy of the United States during peace, crisis, and war. This position supports Security administration for JWAC, which is located at the Naval Support Activity - South Potomac (NSA-SP) base located in Dahlgren, Virginia (VA).  The successful candidate shall provide Security with Special Access Programs experience, (personnel and all other required resources) to support the GSSO. Position DescriptionDuties associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:- The minimum qualifications for a Junior Security Specialist shall be over 3 years of relevant experience with SAP/SCI Security. Assist in managing security and special access programs according to JWAC, DoD, Air Force, AFLCMC & USSTRATCOM (or applicable higher headquarters) policies, directives and instructions in the following disciplines: personnel security, industrial security, physical security, information security.- Assist in determining SAP access requirements for assigned civilian, military, and contractor personnel; ensure required initial and annual updates to paperwork are submitted. Report potential derogatory information to appropriate Cognizant Security Officer. Prepare, process, and/or review Program Access Requests (PARs) for accuracy and access eligibility, apply agency, USAF & DoD regulations regarding type of clearance and access requirements.- Advise, guide and/or train personnel on Special Access Program information security requirements and procedures relating to classification, marking, safeguarding, storage, reproduction, destruction & transmission of info. Resolve classification/declassification issues.- Process annual Special Access Program (SAP) self-reporting forms, and report unfavorable/derogatory information; monitor required changes in JPAS for status, incidents, and information affecting SAP; receive and forward reports of violations, infractions, and derogatory information.- Coordinate and process; visit requests, badge requests and authorizations, area accesses, special briefings clearance requirements, security job performance problems and reportable security incidents. Perform briefings, and/or training activities to ensure all personnel are informed of new/change policies procedures or to alert them to threats of espionage & sabotage.- Maintain document/item inventory, reconcile annually and maintain required records. Perform destruction of classified materials, generate required documentation, and maintain required records.- Ensure all Contract Security Classification Documents (DD254’s) are reviewed, routed, and approved per Contracting Officer and JWAC policies and procedures. Maintain documentation.- Assist Contracting Officer and Government Program Manager in developing Performance Work Statements and RFP’s in classified contracts. Ensure proper security safeguards are considered in the earliest stages of procurement planning.- Maintain Facility SOP/instructions/policy recommendations and Updates and develop addendums, as required, for specific JWAC Special Access Program facilities that require additional procedures.- Conduct an annual assessment of JWAC’s SAP security program IAW DoD, Joint Staff, USSTRATCOM regulations. Inspect facilities and develop COAs to remediate all issues.- Assist in developing and maintaining System Security Management Plans, Program Protection Plans, Security Risk Analyses, OPSEC Plans, Computer Certification and accreditation, Security Vulnerability and Countermeasure analyses, Security Concepts of Operations and other system security related documents.- Prepare courier authorization, conduct/record courier briefings and conduct/track and record foreign travel briefings.- Support the entry/exit inspection of equipment from/to secure areas and schedule and participate in security spot checks.- Attend security meetings and coordinate responses to action items. Perform miscellaneous administrative support functions as directed by the contractor site lead and/or the Senior Security Representative. Perform additional duties related to Special Access Program requirements; INFOSEC, PERSEC, PHYSEC, and automation security programs.- Assist with Security Classification Guidance. Review, update or create Security Classification Guides as directed. Train personnel on classification guidance.- Prepare Program Access Requests in Joint Access Database Environment.- Submit and verify Facility Clearance Level requests through National Industrial Security System.- Access and verify clearances through Defense Information System for Security.- Evaluate and provide the security compliance inspection using the checklist template. Identify areas of inadequacy and bring to resolution and/or provide recommendations for remedy.At SPA/PRKK, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent.  Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.   SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.   The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  Salary pay range:  $77,000-$87,000

PRKK, an SPA group is seeking a highly qualified and motivated senior acquisition specialist to support the Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC) which provides the Combatant Commands (COCOMs), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and the Joint Staff with effects-based, precision targeting options for selected networks and nodes in order to carry out the national security and military strategy of the United States during peace, crisis, and war. This position supports acquisition management for JWAC, which is located at the Naval Support Activity - South Potomac (NSA-SP) base located in Dahlgren, Virginia (VA). The successful candidate will provide seasoned Acquisition Support to conduct acquisition planning activities for current and future programs in accordance with Federal, DoD, Air Force and JWAC laws regulations, policies, directives and instructions. Position DescriptionDuties associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:- Independently perform all acquisition support functions from cradle to grave for a given mission critical program.- Provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.- Provide detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client specific or mission critical challenges/issues.- Execution of existing programs and the development of new acquisition initiatives.- Assist the government acquisition by ensuring that projects are in conformance with current DoD directives (i.e. 5000 and 8000 series) and the Milestone Decision Authority approved baseline as shown in the project’s Acquisition Program Baseline document.- Provide acquisition management support to the planning, organizing, managing critical aspects of the engineering, development, production and/or deployment of systems and equipment.- Support project actions and activities to include meetings, vendor performance tracking, milestone planning, briefing preparation, staff coordination, risk management and decision document preparation.- Support to the development of ongoing and crucial core protection competencies that advance specific projects/activities (including cyber) to deliver comprehensive, economical and actionable solutions for both programmatic and operational domains.- Assist the government acquisition manager in the identification of solutions to balancing near-term results with long-term acquisition, architecture and strategic objectives.- Assist the government acquisition manager by drafting reports on research and findings for the Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), Functional Managers (FM), and senior JWAC decision-makers. For program reviews and joint program reviews, assist with drafting procedures and formats for the IPTs to use.- Assist in the preparation of Program Management Directives (PMD), Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), Capability Development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Documents (CPD), Combat Capability Documents (CCD) and Program Management Documents.At SPA/PRKK, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent.  Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.   SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.   The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  Salary pay range:  $150,000-160,000

PRKK, an SPA group is seeking a highly qualified and motivated journeyman acquisition specialist to support the Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC) which provides the Combatant Commands (COCOMs), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and the Joint Staff with effects-based, precision targeting options for selected networks and nodes in order to carry out the national security and military strategy of the United States during peace, crisis, and war. This position supports acquisition management for JWAC, which is located at the Naval Support Activity - South Potomac (NSA-SP) base located in Dahlgren, Virginia (VA). The successful candidate will provide Acquisition Support to conduct acquisition planning activities for current and future programs in accordance with Federal, DoD, Air Force and JWAC laws regulations, policies, directives and instructions. Position DescriptionDuties associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:- Independently perform all acquisition support functions from cradle to grave for a given mission critical program.- Provide strategic advice, technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.- Provide detailed analysis, evaluation and recommendations for improvements, optimization development, and/or maintenance efforts for client specific or mission critical challenges/issues.- Execution of existing programs and the development of new acquisition initiatives.- Assist the government acquisition by ensuring that projects are in conformance with current DoD directives (i.e. 5000 and 8000 series) and the Milestone Decision Authority approved baseline as shown in the project’s Acquisition Program Baseline document.- Provide acquisition management support to the planning, organizing, managing critical aspects of the engineering, development, production and/or deployment of systems and equipment.- Support project actions and activities to include meetings, vendor performance tracking, milestone planning, briefing preparation, staff coordination, risk management and decision document preparation.- Support to the development of ongoing and crucial core protection competencies that advance specific projects/activities (including cyber) to deliver comprehensive, economical and actionable solutions for both programmatic and operational domains.- Assist the government acquisition manager in the identification of solutions to balancing near-term results with long-term acquisition, architecture and strategic objectives.- Assist the government acquisition manager by drafting reports on research and findings for the Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), Functional Managers (FM), and senior JWAC decision-makers. For program reviews and joint program reviews, assist with drafting procedures and formats for the IPTs to use.- Assist in the preparation of Program Management Directives (PMD), Initial Capabilities Document (ICD), Capability Development Documents (CDD), Capability Production Documents (CPD), Combat Capability Documents (CCD) and Program Management Documents.At SPA/PRKK, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain the top talent.  Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.   SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.   The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  Salary pay range:  $120,000-135,000