AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Engineering • IT Services • Government
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned company that specializes in information technology, engineering, and analytical support. Focused on mission support, they provide services such as test and evaluation, training, and digital engineering. With a strong commitment to veteran outreach and a diverse workforce, AMERICAN SYSTEMS aims to empower its employees in their careers while serving a wide array of government contracts.
Acquisition Analyst, Associate Principal
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October 22
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Engineering • IT Services • Government
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned company that specializes in information technology, engineering, and analytical support. Focused on mission support, they provide services such as test and evaluation, training, and digital engineering. With a strong commitment to veteran outreach and a diverse workforce, AMERICAN SYSTEMS aims to empower its employees in their careers while serving a wide array of government contracts.
📋 Description
• 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
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