International Acquisition Analyst (IAA)

The International Acquisition Analyst (IAA) will assist the CH-47F International Productions Office  (IP) within Cargo International Project Office (IPO) by serving as the FMS focal point to liaison with the Acquisition Branch, Cargo International Programs Office Business Division. The IAA shall perform all efforts required to support FMS acquisition actions from receipt of a signed and funded LOA through contract award.

The International Acquisition Analyst shall be co-located with the Cargo IPO, report to the International Director, Deputy Director, and perform the following duties:

• Perform and monitor all acquisition transactions of FMS cases, to include planning cases and Pricing and Availability (P&A) actions; Monitor progress of FMS acquisitions from receipt of the signed and funded Letter of Acceptance (LOA) through submission of the Contract Requirement Packages (CRP) to the Acquisition Directorate and subsequent contract award; Be informed of, and involved with all proposed case modifications and amendments; Participate in Letter of Request (LOR) technical evaluations for Cargo International Program Office managed items and services for situational awareness of upcoming requirements.
• Provide guidance/direction on contractual issues, directives, policies and procedures; Provide daily assistance to Contracting Officers and Managers regarding specific situations with problems involving contract changes, regulations, laws, and good business practices; Provide the Contracting Officer with situational awareness of CH-47 International Program Office progress, and any potential issues that may arise; Prepare all Justification & Approval (J&A) actions needed to procure the requirements; Develop and prepare Contract Requirements Packages (CRPs) documents such as: Statements of Work/Performance Work Statements, Procurement Work Directives, Competitive Advocate Shopping List, Market Research Report Commerciality Determination, Document Summary List, Contract Data Requirement List, Justification and Approval, DD254 Forms, Service Contract Approval Form, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, and Environmental Certifications for United States Government and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for No-Cost Administrative, and the Procurement of Hardware and Service requirements; evaluate contractor proposals, provide advice and guidelines on establishing justification(s) for negotiation positions, participate in resolution of complex negotiation issues, and represent the organization in solicitation, business and contract review/award boards; Monitor status of contractor performance.
• Participate in the development and execution of acquisition strategies to support the CH-47 International Program Office requirements while providing the greatest benefit to the FMS country and the U.S. Government (USG.); Assist in the development of overall case acquisition management plans; Establish acquisition-related suspense dates and milestones for all current and future acquisition actions in support of FMS customer requirements and deliverables to preclude a break in service; Provide inputs to the International Program Office Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Participate in CH-47 International Program Office internal/external meetings and update International Business PowerPoint slides as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• BS degree.
• Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with and brief senior U.S. and Foreign Partner officials.
• Proficient in use of computers, computer peripherals, and the use of various word-processing software including the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Active Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain a  security clearance.  
• U.S. Citizenship is required.  

Required Travel:

• Travel Requirements (CONUS and OCONUS) up to 25%.

Knowledge/Skills  

• Knowledge of office administration and procedures.  
• Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills. 
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.  
• Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.  
• Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.  
• Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.  

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  
• Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required. 

i3 is a technically diverse, 100% team member owned business, headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama specializing in missile and aviation systems engineering and logistic services, electronic warfare and electromagnetic effects analysis, UAS system integration and flight operations, full lifecycle C5ISR engineering services, cybersecurity and IT/IA innovative solutions and virtual training, simulation & serious game development and implementation. We have established a broad offering of products and capabilities collectively providing decades of experience supporting the full complement of DoD military services, Missile Defense Agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and a variety of other Government organizations and private industry customers.  

Perks of being a team member owner include:

• Long-term financial security
• Higher job satisfaction
• Greater job security
• Personal and professional growth
• Great company culture

Other outstanding benefits:

• Excellent insurance coverage
• 401(k) match
• Generous PTO
• Health and wellness incentives
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Countless opportunities to give back to the community through i3 Cares

We work hard. We compete hard. We play hard. Apply now to join us!