Kalman & Company, Inc. is seeking to hire an Acquisition Analyst IV.

• The contractor shall use and apply acquisition programmatics and technical program management support for operational concepts.
• The contractor shall manage and coordinate operational and technical support to JPM CBRN Protection programs.
• The contractor shall use planning, analytical, problem solving, organizational, and leadership skills to support the following:
  • • Interaction with stakeholders.
    • Work and project prioritization.
    • Identifying problems and developing solutions.
    • Planning and executing programs, projects, or studies within established constraints (e.g., funding, schedule, etc.)
• The contractor shall evaluate recommendations, analyze and collect information and support documentation, and assist the staff in making informed decisions.
• The contractor shall use and apply Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition processes.
• The contractor shall develop oral and written communications and shall speak clearly.
• The contractor shall use Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (CBRND) strategic, operational, and tactical capabilities to apply Joint operational concepts projects and programs.
• The contractor shall plan, organize, and develop program management techniques and internal controls for acquisition programs and support functions.
• The contractor shall provide technical acquisition strategy support to the Government Lead.
• The contractor shall recommend strategies, review schedules, identify issues, and recommend actions to meet program milestones.
• The contractor shall gain concurrence, approval, and consensus from stakeholders on various issues.
• The contractor shall provide a consistent presence to relay issues, concerns, and perceptions of key stakeholders.
• The contractor shall interact with Government and contract support personnel who oversee discrete elements of the acquisition program.
• The contractor shall monitor project schedules to ensure proper resources and risks are recognized and mitigated.
• The contractor shall review internal and external reports and briefs, including those of other agencies, and provide analyses of the documents, including relevance and impact.
• The contractor shall interpret specifications, requirements, and technical data.
• The contractor shall assist in the development of documentation, provide advice, and analyze data for informational and pre-decisional program meetings.
• The contractor shall lead or assist in preparation and support of PMRs, IPTS, and other meetings.
• The contractor shall track the status of action items and assigned milestones, ensuring deadlines are met.
• The contractor shall respond to internal and external requests for information.
• The contractor shall maintain a library of product/program-specific electronic files and applicable reference materials for one or more programs.
• The contractor shall attend meetings or discussions either in person, via telecon, or using MS Teams if on-site gatherings and/or travel are restricted

Minimum Requirements:

• US Citizenship is required.
• An Active Secret Security Clearance is required.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Defense Acquisition experience.

Preferred:

• Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Level III certification, or the equivalency, in Program Management and/or Engineering is desired. DAU courses will be at Government cost; however, travel costs (ex: Per Diem, lodging, mileage) will not be at Government cost.