Acquisition Data Analyst #24116

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Secretary of the Air Force Acquisition Capability Division requires an Acquisition Data Analyst to support Acquisition Process Improvement as a Data Analytics Subject Matter Expert (SME). This is a hybrid opportunity and must travel to the Pentagon when required plan on 1-2 days per week. The Strategic Enterprise Performance Branch conducts Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics) (SAF/AQ) Enterprise Portfolio Performance Assessments and recommends improvements. They analyze goals, objectives, and measures to link enterprise performance with SAF/AQ priorities. The Branch measures and reports SAF/AQ’s “Health of the Institution” and provides recommended paths for improvement.

The primary job responsibilities for this position include:

• Must be familiar with quantitative and qualitative data and how to leverage value from both sets of data.

• Work individually and as part of a Team to use surfaced information and insights to align, integrate, and synergize leadership decisions and recommendations.

• Must be familiar with Excel, PowerPoint, etc. to draft analytical reports.

• Strong oral and written communication skills for the senior executive level.

• Uses a Branch-developed process to conduct critical reviews of existing data analysis products to improve, align, integrate, and synergize analysis outcomes across AQX.

• Compiles assessments into executive-level products for government action.

• Executes other related duties, as determined, and assigned by AQX personnel.

• Attends/Participates in meetings, as required.

• The position is assigned to government offices in the Washington, DC Metro area but may be

worked off-site unless determined differently by the government.

•Occasional travel may be required in support of the mission.

•Information synthesis, organization, attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to meet deadlines are critical skills for this position.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Active Secret or higher

LOCATION: NCR

(Onsite, Hybrid, Remote): Hybrid (Must travel to the Pentagon when required. Plan on 1-2 days per week.)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Mandatory: Bachelor’s degree in a related field

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Mandatory:

• 6 to 12 years of relevant experience in applying analytic techniques in evaluating project objectives and contributing to implementing strategic direction.
• Experience analyzing and applying acquisition policy in program strategy. Experience applying new legislation and policy to determine the impact on existing plans and recommend alternate strategies.

Preferred:

• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, V-look ups, dashboards, macros, etc.)
• Power BI