Overview
AVIAN is looking for a Journeyman Program Analyst to support our customer at Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC) in Lexington Park, Maryland. This position supports AIRWorks SOCOM-MTUAS Project with the development and update of system acquisition and procurement requirements and artifacts. Efforts include analysis and recommendations for the procurement strategies, development, monitoring, and execution of procurement, revision/update of acquisition documentation and coordination of vendor contractual actions.
At AVIAN (pronounced *a-v-yin*) we believe in the extraordinary potential of every individual. As an employee owner at AVIAN, you will find that we have cultivated an employee-first mentality. By prioritizing talent over experience, we ensure that every hire we make is as unique as the position that they will be filling.
Here on our team, we embrace new challenges and focus on continuous learning which fosters growth mindsets in all our employee owners; whether you are joining the workforce for the very first time or if you’re a seasoned professionals who has their eyes set on retirement.
Our commitment to providing our customers and employees with an unmatched experience sets us apart. We believe that every team member has a stake in the success of AVIAN, and we strive to ensure that each member of our team knows that their contributions matter. You can be sure as an employee owner you will celebrate both your individual and our collective triumphs.
Taking care of each other is a cornerstone of the AVIAN philosophy. Being part of the AVIAN team means being part of a team that takes pride in being expansive in our community because our impact doesn’t stop in the workplace. We actively engage in community initiatives, empowering our employees to make a meaningful difference.
We believe that employee investment shouldn’t be a one-way street, so we offer benefits that normalize balancing mental wellness and family time with work responsibilities. From Flexible Time Off to Wellness Reimbursements we want all our team members to achieve the highest levels of life/work balance.
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Responsibilities
Efforts include analysis and recommendations for the procurement strategies, development, monitoring, and execution of procurement, revision/update of acquisition documentation and coordination of vendor contractual actions. The analyst will be responsible for coordinating with technical leads to support pre-acquisition and post-acquisition strategy planning and implementation. Candidate will support the MTUAS team with acquisition and procurement documentation. Activities encompass procurement planning, Procurement Initiation Documentation (PID) package development, and coordination with MTUAS team members, vendors, and government contract team leading to contract award. The candidate will also support contract monitoring activities following award.
Tasks to be performed include:
- Support of Procurement Initiation Documentation (PID) planning to include artifact development (RFP, SOW, CDRLs, GFE lists, etc…), PID coordination, and document updates throughout the procurement process
- Update and prepare Planning Conference (PPC) and Procurement Planning Agreement (PPA) utilizing Procurement Management Tool (PMT)
- Support the development and update of Acquisition Plans, ISTRAP, and MOPAS documentation.
- Support of cost estimates and justifications
- Development and updates of project spend plans in coordination with government budget financial managers
- Drafting of management plans, acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, and quality assurance plans as required
- Support contract monitoring and reporting including tracking of CDRLs and product delivery schedules
- Support risk analysis of procurement/contract execution status within overall project objectives
Qualifications
- Educational/Experience Requirements: Journeyman Program Analyst - A Journeyman level person within a labor category has 3 to 10 years of experience related to the functional duties (Procurement support) for that labor category and a BA/BS degree. A Journeyman level person typically performs all functional duties independently. Allowable substitution for a Bachelor's: 6 years additional relevant experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree. An Associate's degree, plus 4 years of additional relevant work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.
Desired experience:
- Familiarity with the Navy Financial Compendium and NAVAIR/NAWCAD contracting process
- Experience with NAVAIR Acquisition Management System (AMS) Suite
- Knowledge of Sole Source Justification and Authorization (J&A) process, Certificate of Urgency (COU) Need Statement, and Determination and Findings (D&F) inputs
- Knowledge of Simplified Acquisition Procurement (SAP), Rapid Acquisition Contract (RAC), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Order or MILSTRIP purchases
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to inform managers and other stakeholders of results
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet daily deadlines for projects
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Share Point, and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
- Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Salary range:$99,000-$140,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.)
At AVIAN, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans. Financially, we provide flexible spending accounts (FSA), a 401(k) plan with company contributions, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Additional perks like wellness reimbursements and referral bonuses are also available.
For insurance protection, we offer basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, disability benefits, and AFLAC supplemental insurance. In terms of life, work, and family, we provide flexible time off, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave. Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities are available to help you grow. We also offer pet insurance, identity protection, and life assistance programs. At AVIAN, we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally.
AVIAN is a service-based organization. As an equal opportunity employer, our policy of business is to seek the most qualified candidate for each talent opportunity without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, religious belief, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual preference, physical or mental handicap, lawful political affiliation or veteran’s status.
