Logistics Analyst II
PingWind Inc. (SDVOSB)
ERPOracle
Acquisition Analyst, Associate Principal
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $94,100 - $157,100 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
Tech Stack
Cyber Security
About the role
- Document and edit acquisition and engineering documentation required throughout the DHS Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF) and Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC).
- Draft, revise, and finalize key program documents such as Mission Need Statements (MNS), Capability Development Plans (CDP), Analysis of Alternatives (AOA/AA) Study Plans, Operational Requirements Documents (ORD), and Acquisition Program Baselines (APB).
- Develop and maintain Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSP), Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), Systems Engineering Plans, Risk Management Plans, and related technical artifacts.
- Prepare SELC artifacts, tailoring plans, and technical review documentation as required for each phase and technical review (e.g., Initial Technical Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review).
- Coordinate with program managers, systems engineers, and subject matter experts to collect, synthesize, and accurately present technical, cost, and schedule information.
- Analyze broadly stated project requirements and, through research and meeting with stakeholders, provide recommendations for improving key performance parameters key system attributes, and additional requirements.
- Ensure all written materials comply with DHS and CBP acquisition policy, standards, terminology, and formatting requirements.
- Translate complex technical and programmatic data into clear, concise, and actionable documentation for executive, technical, and regulatory review.
- Track and manage revisions to documentation throughout all lifecycle phases, and support configuration management and version control of program documents.
- Collaborate and provide input to technical review completion letters and summary-level exit criteria documentation in line with SELC requirements.
- Support the preparation and submission of required documentation packages for Acquisition Decision Events (ADE-1, ADE-2A, ADE-2C, ADE-3, etc.).
- Review and ensure all documents adhere to DHS and CBP privacy, records management, cybersecurity, and accessibility (Section 508) compliance requirements.
- Assist in tailoring paths for program documentation based on ALF/SELC guidance, including Incremental Software Development and COTS/NDI and Commercial Services Opening Pilot programs.
- Maintain awareness of updates to DHS and CBP acquisition, engineering, and documentation guidance and ensure compliance with latest best practices.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- CBP BI or TOP SECRET Clearance is required
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM field with 10-12 years of experience; Master’s degree preferred
- Previous experience with Department of Homeland Security
- Previous experience in Systems Engineering and Acquisition.
- Understanding the Systems Engineering and Acquisition Lifecycles at DHS, CBP preferred (e.g., ALF, MD-102)
- Familiarity with IEEE standard 1012
- Excellent writing, communications, and briefing skills
- Certifications from DAU and DAWIA in Acquisition are desired
- Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and effective decision-making
- Skilled in planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks
Benefits
- healthcare benefits
- paid leave
- retirement plans
- insurance programs
- education and training assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
documentationengineering documentationIntegrated Logistics Support PlansTest and Evaluation Master PlansRisk Management PlansAcquisition Decision Eventsconfiguration managementversion controlSystems Engineering Life CycleAcquisition Lifecycle Framework
Soft skills
writing skillscommunication skillsbriefing skillsinitiativesound judgmenteffective decision-makingplanningorganizingprioritizing tasks
Certifications
DAU certificationDAWIA certification
