Senior Acquisition Program Analyst

Sayres is seeking a Senior Acquisition Program Analyst to support the PEO USC PMS 300T Service Craft customer in executing program requirements to ensure cost, schedule, and performance goals are achieved.

This position is located in Washington, DC area (Onsite 2-3 days with some hybrid flexibility) with a SECRET clearance, verifiable in DISS.

This position requires 25% travel in support of Builder and Acceptance Trials, as well as ADHOC in progress reviews, and schedule program reviews.

Responsibilities:

• Assist program office personnel with management of daily operations, leveraging expertise and sound judgment to plan and accomplish objectives effectively.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD) requirements, NAVSEA Program Office operations, policies, and schedules related to shipbuilding and acquisition programs.
• Deliver comprehensive program management, acquisition, and logistics support to the NAVSEA Program Office in a collaborative team environment.
• Utilize expertise in DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPBE) processes.
• Track deliverables, manage tasks, and develop program milestones, objectives, and acquisition strategies to support strategic planning and execution.
• Review and provide recommendations for business and strategic plans, procurement policies, and contract documentation, ensuring compliance with DoD 5000 series requirements and ACAT I/II program standards.
• Analyze and develop inputs for program briefings, acquisition documentation, correspondence, and change proposals.
• Support meeting coordination and program reviews, including preparing agendas, capturing actions, tracking statuses, and delivering actionable insights.
• Conduct production management analysis, identifying trends, forecasting, and assessing ship production progress.
• Provide support for detailed reports, including Program Reviews (SPR), Trials and Delivery Briefs, and Quarterly Execution Reviews (QER).
• Maintain and manage government SharePoint sites, ensuring accurate documentation and tracking program data.
• Build and sustain relationships with stakeholders, including senior government leadership, external agencies, and supporting commands, effectively communicating programmatic goals and updates.
• Support Quarterly Program and/or Progress Reviews (QPRs)
• Support leadership in Milestone Reviews, Gate Reviews, or Resources and Requirements Review Board (R3B).
• Support Shipbuilder Program Reviews, including Post-Award Conferences and logistics meetings.
• Support Customer Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and Financial Management Reviews (FMRs).

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Management ; with 7+ years in DoD/DoN program, contracts, or acquisition management
• Proven experience with the Naval Sea Systems Command or Navy Program Executive Office ,DoD/DoN procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process); DoD/DoN contracting; experience communicating with SES/Flag level personnel; development of DoN acquisition document (e.g. Acquisition Strategy, Acquisition Program Baseline); supervisory; ship building experience.
• Expertise in program and financial management support within a government contracting environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop briefings, reports, and white papers for senior DoD leaders.
• Proficiency in subcontractor and vendor management, including interpreting Statements of Work (SOWs), tracking funding, and approving invoices.
• Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, time management, problem-solving, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Active Secret security clearance verifiable in DISS, or the ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous work experience in NAVSEA Program Office
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• 10+ years in DoD/DoN program, contracts, or acquisition management
• DoD/DoN procedures and Policies (DoD 5000 process); DoD/DoN contracting; experience communicating with SES/Flag level personnel; development of DoN acquisition document (e.g. Acquisition Strategy, Acquisition Program Baseline); supervisory; ship building experience; Foreign Military Sales; Military Sealift Command procedures and processes
• Familiarity with the Maritime Administration and DoD statutory and regulatory requirements for acquisition programs.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment where priorities and workloads evolve quickly.
• Engagement in milestone reviews, working groups, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to support program objectives.
• Deliver programmatic recommendations and solutions to meet client challenges using analytical techniques and industry best practices.
• This role requires a resourceful, detail-oriented professional dedicated to delivering high-quality results in support of critical DoD programs.

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations.

We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering and administrative services including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence and policy analysis.

Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.

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