About NDi:
Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
Job Description:
Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is seeking a Senior Program Analyst - Software Procurement Expertise to support enterprise software acquisition, procurement planning, renewal management, and category management activities within a Federal IT environment.
The Senior Program Analyst supports the development and coordination of software acquisition packages, procurement strategies, market research, financial and business case documentation, and governance materials. The position works across software asset management, acquisition, financial, technical, and program stakeholders to help ensure software procurements and renewals are properly planned, documented, supportable, and cost-effective.
Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- This position is remote, candidate must reside in one of the following states: AL, AZ, DC, FL, GA, ID, MD, MS, NJ, NC, OK, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as Business, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field or an additional three years of equivalent relevant experience.
- Master's degree in a related discipline or an additional two years of equivalent relevant experience within the qualification structure for this position.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in one or more of the following:
- Federal procurement/program analysis
- Software acquisition support
- Software category management support
- Strong experience supporting:
- Software procurement
- Software renewals
- Acquisition package development
- Experience coordinating acquisition documentation, schedules, stakeholders, and approval activities.
- Strong understanding of Federal IT procurement and software acquisition processes.
- Ability to develop and coordinate complete acquisition packages, supporting documentation, and executive/governance briefings.
- Strong technical and business writing skills.
- Strong organizational and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to manage procurement and renewal schedules, dependencies, risks, and action items.
- Working knowledge of software asset management and software licensing concepts sufficient to incorporate licensing posture and utilization data into acquisition decisions.
- Ability to synthesize financial, technical, procurement, and software licensing information into clear recommendations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and reporting tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with FAA AMS and FAST acquisition processes.
- Experience supporting FAA or comparable Federal acquisition governance processes.
- Experience supporting ASRB and/or SCRB documentation and briefings.
- Familiarity with iViews/ITAR or comparable Federal procurement intake systems.
- Experience with enterprise software licensing, software asset management, and major software renewal activities.
- Familiarity with Power BI for reporting and analysis.
Key Tools and Platforms:
Candidates should have experience with, or the ability to work effectively within:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- iViews / IT Acquisition Request System (ITAR)
- FAA AMS / FAST processes and documentation
- Power BI - preferred
- Government-designated document repositories and collaboration environments
Key Responsibilities
Software Procurement and Acquisition Support:
- Support software acquisition requirements planning and development of acquisition strategy documentation.
- Participate in requirements-gathering sessions with technical, business, acquisition, and program stakeholders to develop clearly defined and supportable requirements.
- Support development and preparation of:
- Performance Work Statements (PWS)
- Statement of Work (SOW)
- Statements of Objectives (SOO)
- Statement of Need (SON)
- Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs)
- Market Research and market Analysis Reports
- Screening Information Requests (SIRs)
- Alternatives Analyses
- Business Case Analyses (BCAs)
- Solicitation documentation
Software Renewals and Acquisition Planning:
- Coordinate software renewal calendars, schedules, action items, dependencies, risks, and governance decision points.
- Support software procurement and renewal planning activities, including development of supporting analyses and executive-level status reporting.
- Perform and support market research and procurement planning for enterprise software products and services.
- Incorporate software asset management information-including software usage, licensing posture, potential liabilities, and related analytical inputs-into procurement and renewal strategies.
- Help evaluate acquisition alternatives and support development of cost-effective, compliant software procurement approaches.
- Maintain procurement and acquisition artifacts within Government-designated repositories and shared environments using Government-furnished tools.
Federal Acquisition and Governance Support:
- Develop and coordinate documentation consistent with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) and FAA Acquisition System Toolset (FAST) requirements, as applicable.
- Support development of acquisition milestone documentation, financial documentation, business cases, and approval briefings.
- Support preparation of documentation and briefings for governance bodies such as the Acquisition Strategy Review Board (ASRB) and Service Contract Review Board (SCRB).
- Support development of documents and justification necessary to obtain program, project, funding, and acquisition approvals.
- Provide technical writing and analytical support for source-selection activities, which may include development of source-selection plans, criteria, evaluations, and reports.
- Ensure acquisition and program-support activities are completed accurately, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with applicable program requirements.
Analysis and Stakeholder Coordination:
- Coordinate across program managers, technical teams, software asset management personnel, acquisition professionals, financial stakeholders, CORs, vendor leads, and other Government stakeholders.
- Analyze software procurement, licensing, utilization, financial, and program information to support acquisition decisions.
- Translate complex technical, financial, and licensing information into clear procurement recommendations and executive-ready materials.
- Track schedules, dependencies, risks, action items, and required decisions associated with software procurement and renewal actions.
- Develop briefings, reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for Government leadership
Compensation and Benefits:
At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.
Veterans First Commitment:
As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.
Our Commitment:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Apply Now: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting!
Network Designs is committed to attracting and retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and salary packages. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.
Eight years of relevant federal procurement or software acquisition experience, plus a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Public Trust clearance required.
Key Responsibilities
- supporting acquisitions
- coordinating renewals
- developing documentation
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Office Suite, iViews, IT Acquisition Request System (ITAR), Power BI, FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS), FAA Acquisition System Toolset (FAST)
Job Details
- Category: Business Operations
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States or Alabama or Arizona or District of Columbia or Florida or Georgia or Idaho or Maryland or Mississippi or New Jersey or North Carolina or Oklahoma or Ohio or Pennsylvania or South Carolina or Tennessee or Texas or Utah or Virginia or West Virginia
- Salary: USD 121,000 – 140,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- 401k matching
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement plan
About Network Designs Inc.
A federal contractor delivering information technology and network solutions to government customers. — Industry: Information Technology