Resource Planner, Acquisition & Strategic Analyst

Position title: Resource Planner, Acquisition & Strategic Analyst

Location: Stennis Space Center, Mississippi

Clearance required: SECRET

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Assist as the SBTC N5 Department’s lead planner for force structure analysis and strategic resourcing strategy development.
  • Assist with drafting requirements document for training systems including riverine/coastal craft, UxS platforms and simulators.
  • Assist with coordinating with program offices (e.g., PMS, PEO) and vendors for acquisition alignment and modernization efforts.
  • Assist with conducting industry engagement and market research; evaluates commercial solutions; supports vendor site visits and demos.
  • Assist with developing Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and budget inputs; conducts forecasting and builds fiscal planning tools and metrics.
  • Assists with producing cost estimates, milestone tracking tools, and validates obligation amounts tied to acquisition objectives.
  • Assist in supporting executive-level communications and briefings; prepares after-action reports, decision papers, and KLE briefings.
  • Assists with tracking CONUS/OCONUS site visits; ensures readiness requirements (travel, clearances, medical, etc.) are met for platform validation efforts.
  • Assist with analyzing and advising on NSWC and DON funding strategies, including MFP-2 and MFP-10 resource streams.
  • Assist with responses to data calls, budget exercises, and capability gap justifications; provide actionable recommendations via the N5 to Commanding Officer.
  • Assist with interpreting Congressional, SECNAV, and OPNAV guidance to inform command’s resourcing priorities and strategic investments.
  • Assist with utilizing BI tools (Excel dashboards, PowerPoint briefs) to monitor and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Assists with maintaining collaborative working relationships with DOW, DON, NSWC, partner nation reps, and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Assists with ensuring alignment of SBTC capability development efforts with national security strategy, command operational goals, and fleet readiness requirements.
  • Assists with preparing and presenting command briefings, reports, and recommendations to various levels of the NSWC and DON chains of command.