Acquisition Program Analyst

VISTA Technology Services, Inc. (VISTA) is seeking an Acquisition Program Analyst to support a NAVSEA program office located in Washington, DC. This is a hybrid position reporting onsite up to 5 days a week.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a self-motivated, results-oriented, team player with program and/or financial management experience supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) Program Office.

Responsibilities:

The Acquisition Program Analyst will demonstrate an understanding of supporting a project from concept to completion, and that programs require a significant investment of limited resources, and how imperative it is to keep the project on a productive path.

Implement and maintain organizational programs in support of our Navy customer
Assist with tactical planning using resources like Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office
Interact with program and Navy leadership and other acquisition program specialists on a regular basis

Basic Requirements:

HS diploma or GED
2+ years of experience supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) program office
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral
Possession of excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills, including preparing and delivering briefings and reports to senior government executives
Ability to assist with the development and management of program roadmaps, plans, and schedules to meet the goals and objectives of the Program Office
Ability to identify, research, discuss, and resolve administrative and financial issues independently and as part of a team, set priorities that balance service and control, and manage and track multiple initiatives
Ability to coordinate daily among customers and field activities to monitor all aspects of program performance against the Program Management Plan
Ability to work independently and pay strict attention to detail
Ability to both learn and teach
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Active DoD Secret clearance

Desired Requirements:

Experience with contracts and acquisitions management for a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Experience with a NAVSEA Program
Experience with Urgent Operational Needs
Experience with the statutory and regulatory requirements regarding Milestones B, including engineering and manufacturing development, and Milestone C, including initiating production and deployment
Experience developing Statements of Work (SOW), Technical Instructions (TIs), Task Descriptions (TDs), Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA), or Delivery Orders
Experience with Directive 5000.01 and the Defense Acquisition System

Salary at VISTA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $65,000.00 to $125,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of VISTA's total compensation package for employees. We also offer a competitive leave package and a generous benefit plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, and an employer matching 401(k) plan.

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For this position, VISTA will consider only applicants with an active DoD security clearance.

To learn more about VISTA and to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.vistatsi.com.

VISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Disability/Veterans Employer.