Acquisition Project Management Analyst

Koniag Professional Services - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Koniag Professional Services (KPS) is seeking an Acquisition Project Management Analyst to support the Department of Defense Office of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer's (CDAO) Acquisition Office in Arlington, VA. The ideal candidate will possess a current/active DOD Secret clearance and have a strong background in project management. This role is crucial in assisting Government senior leaders and Program Managers by facilitating program management reviews (PMRs) and generating insightful reports that contribute to the success of acquisition initiatives. The position requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, ensuring effective communication, reporting, and coordination within the program management framework. The Acquisition Project Management Analyst will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing PMRs for acquisition initiatives. This includes generating and compiling detailed reports that provide comprehensive insights into program performance, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs). The analyst will maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to program management, ensuring accessibility and transparency for stakeholders. Additionally, the role involves facilitating communication and coordination among cross-functional teams, collecting and organizing relevant data for program reviews, and assisting in tracking and documenting program risks and issues. The successful candidate will support the development and maintenance of program schedules, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and identify opportunities for process improvement within the program management framework. The position also requires preparing documentation reviews for various program documents and ensuring that all documents are prepared in the appropriate format and free from grammatical errors. The analyst will assist other team members in various tasks and initiatives as needed to accomplish the overall mission.

Responsibilities

• Assists Government Program Managers and senior leaders in planning, organizing, and executing program management reviews (PMRs) for acquisition initiatives.
• Generates and compiles detailed reports, providing comprehensive insights into program performance, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation related to program management, ensuring accessibility and transparency for stakeholders.
• Facilitates communication and coordination among cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with program goals and objectives.
• Collects and organizes relevant data for program reviews, working closely with project teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information.
• Assists in tracking and documenting program risks and issues, contributing to the development of mitigation strategies.
• Supports the development and maintenance of program schedules, ensuring alignment with overall acquisition timelines.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, providing support and information as needed during program reviews and reporting activities.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement within the program management framework, proposing enhancements to streamline operations.
• Prepares documentation review for various documents, including acquisition, other program documents, technical papers, and correspondence.
• Ensures documents are prepared in the appropriate format and are free from grammatical errors.
• Assists other team members in other tasks and initiatives as needed to accomplish the overall mission.

Requirements

• Current/Active DoD SECRET clearance
• 10+ years of experience in project management
• Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and DoD-specific acquisition policies and processes
• Extensive experience planning, organizing, and executing program management reviews (PMRs) for acquisition initiatives
• Experience generating and compiling detailed reports, providing comprehensive insights into program performance, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to uphold a strict level of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to take a conceptual discussion and build a presentation to convey the message
• Highly motivated professional capable of managing a demanding workload while prioritizing and managing competing priorities
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, a high level of integrity, critical thinking, and leadership courage
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient in MS Teams, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or field
• Familiarity with the PPBE process highly desired

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance