Principal Acquisition Analyst

As the ​Principle Acquisition Analyst/Program Lead ​ working for Hepburn and Sons LLC, you will ​interface with the government branch leads in SHIPS GEM​ . You will be expected to ​assist in managing GFE​.  

This is a contingent position based on award/funding from the customer.

Working at Hepburn and Sons LLC

Working at Hepburn means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of today. We honor handshakes as rigorously as contracts. We keep trust at the forefront of every decision we make and customer we serve! We believe there is no greater principle in business than that of building a solid foundation of trust. We hold one another to the highest levels of integrity and ethics. We cherish every opportunity given to us by our clients. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

• Support government platform (broken down to ship class and hull) and combat system (broken down to component/assembly) Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Contractor Furnished Equipment (CFE) delivery statuses, issues, risks, and other program acquisition management functions to the government customer in PEO SHIPS
• Provide shipbuilding support to Ships GEM shipyard liaison at the GFE reviews for each shipbuilder
• Provide continuity in technical support to ensure efficient and effective processes are in place for GFE delivery to the respective shipyards
• Provide contract management support, including entering Procurement Requests (PRs) into the Standard Procurement System (SPS), as well as interfacing/coordinating with the contracting officer and Ships GEM through the contract award process
• Provide Risk Management expertise with analyzing risks associated with technical, cost, and schedule impacts with the development and production of Combat and HM&E systems
• Conduct monthly stoplight risk assessments for each PARM. Develop risk charts to track the risk and provide quarterly metrics including trend analysis

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Science discipline
• 10 years professional experience in program/project management in DOD acquisition; or 10 years professional experience in program/project management in Navy acquisition
• DoD Secret level clearance

Preferred:

• 14+ years DoD/Navy program management,  Government technical management, or Industry business management​ ​