Contracts & Acquisition Management Analyst

Nakupuna Consulting is seeking a Contracts & Acquisition Management Analyst to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to the senior leadership of NAVSEA 04 Industrial Operations. This individual will be part of a large, dynamic team supporting NAVSEA 04's mission of getting ships to sea and keeping them ready. Specifically, this individual will support the management and analysis of contracts and acquisition schedules.

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this position. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Support development and management of an integrated acquisition strategy. Coordinate SEA 04 program acquisition documentation IAW DoDI 5000 guidance.
• Develop decision briefs and point papers in support of senior level decisions related to the acquisition and execution of SEA 04 programs.
• Manage the SEA 04 program wide Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), integrating all program and shipyard execution activities.
• Monitor and report on schedule management performance across the program. Support schedule-focused meetings with internal and external stakeholders and as required, conduct what-if analysis and develop/recommend course of action.
• Assist in the development of the Acquisition Plans and other procurement justifications and approval documentation.
• Support the development, interpretation, and implementation of programmatic strategy, policy, and plans to support overall program acquisition execution.

The ideal candidate possesses in-depth knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System, specifically shipbuilding contracts and scheduling. The ideal candidate can write at the executive level, has great attention to detail, and is skilled in using the Microsoft Office 365 tool set.

Education and Experience: The following are desirable levels of experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or managerial discipline required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the Defense Acquisition System, program management, or business management.

Clearance Requirements: This position requires an active SECRET security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Location: Washington Navy Yard, D.C. three (3) days per week onsite.

Clearance Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a government-issued CAC and possess a Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment while providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require special assistance or accommodations during your job application process, please contact recruiting@nakupuna.com.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000.00 to $110,000.00 (annualized USD). The good faith salary range displayed represents the position at time of posting and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.