Acquisition Project Lead (Budget Analyst 5) - 18851

Requisition Number : 18851

Required Travel : 0 - 10%

Employment Type : Full Time / Salaried / Exempt

Security Clearance : Secret

Level of Experience : Mid

This opportunity resides with Cyber & Electronic Warfare , a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace.

Our deep expertise in network architecture, software and hardware development, cybersecurity and the electromagnetic environment uniquely enables us to support sensitive missions for federal agency partners.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe.

Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers.

Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.

Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Job Description

HII Mission Technologies has an immediate opportunity for an Acquisition Project Lead to support the new AFRL Digital Capabilities Directorate (IZ / ID).

The Project Lead will support the AFRL / IZO Division Chief in developing and supporting an acquisition / contract strategy.

The Acquisition Project Lead will provide a full range of program management support to AFRL / IZO directorate.

The ideal candidate for this position is self-motivated, possesses broad U.S. Air Force acquisition experience, is comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative work environment, and can identify and prioritize necessary tasks / activities to ensure program and organizational success.

This position will require a minimum of 3 days per week on site at WPAFB.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Development and documentation of acquisition strategies
• Create and review Statements of Work or Performance Work Statements and other Request for Proposal documents
• Technical evaluations of program proposals
• Identification, analysis, mitigation development, and monitoring of program risks, issues, and opportunities
• Development and analysis of program Integrated Master Schedules
• Analysis of program cost performance (Earned Value Management) and implementation of corrective actions

Minimum Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance required
• Experience with USAF Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCAR)
• AF acquisition experience (managing program cost / schedule / performance / risk)
• Experience with program management and reporting tool (PMRT)
• Ability to work effectively both independently and a part of a collaborative team
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) / Bachelor of Science (BS) in a Business Management or Engineering discipline, plus ten (10) years of Program Management experience, four (4) of those years must be in DoD Acquisition Programs;

plus, eight (5) years of Program Management experience, four (4) of those years must be in DoD Acquisition Programs.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience and knowledge of Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR) process
• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated application of DoD and Air Force program management policies and procedures.
• Experience with USAF program execution group (PEG) processes.
• HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices;
• wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance;

employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber.

Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI / ML) experts; engineers;

technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first.

Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

Today’s challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It’s why we’re focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity.

We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.