Overview: SimVentions, consistently voted one Virginia's Best Places to Work, is looking for a CEC (Cooperative Engagement Capability) Acquisition Analyst to join our team. As a CEC Program Analyst at SimVentions, you will be responsible for the management and communication of program data across teams for multiple projects within the CEC portfolio of the IWS 6.0 Program Office. You will have the chance to work on a variety of interesting projects that require proficient programmatic and technical skills to create adaptable acquisition solutions. Travel: Occasional site meetings in Dahlgren, Virginia or Laurel, MD. Short trips, at most quarterly, to St. Petersburgh, FL and Boulder, CO. Clearance: An ACTIVE Secret Clearance is required for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship is required to obtain a clearance. Requirements: United States CitizenshipActive Secret Clearance (or above)At least 5 years of program management or analyst experienceSelf-starter, proactiveComfortable communicating with program office leadership and external organizationsProficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Project, Excel, and WordAbility to build and manage relationships across projects and across levels of technical disciplines, management, and leadership Responsibilities: Gather, manage, and communicate the status on a portfolio CEC projects, including OTAs and SBIRs, with project leads and program office leadershipDocument key items as a participant in both programmatic and technical forumsDevelop and manage a comprehensive IMS that identifies critical dependencies and impacts of constantly evolving project dataProactively coordinate activities and communicate project data across organizations and teamsCarry out a wide range of time-sensitive tasks based on emerging cross-domain issues with minimal guidanceIdentify and track project risks and watch itemsCommunicate complex issues and solutions to support decision-making across a variety of technical and programmatic teams Preferred Skills and Experience: Experience with project collaboration tools, such as ConfluenceExperience with PEO IWS and Navy acquisition processes and products, such as ECPs, product certification, TDPs, FQTs, requirements specifications, etc.Experience with DoD S&T program execution, contracts, and technology transitionExperience with CEC acquisition, design, analysis, and testExperience with U.S. Navy or other Armed Services’ Weapon or Warfare Systems research and development programs Education: A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline is required. Compensation: Compensation at SimVentions is determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, security clearance, work location, skills, knowledge, and competencies, as well as alignment with our corporate compensation plan and contract specific requirements.The projected annual compensation range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 (USD). This estimate reflects the standard salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package that SimVentions offers. Benefits: At SimVentions, we’re committed to supporting the total well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit offerings include comprehensive health and welfare plans to serve a variety of needs.We offer:Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverageEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Competitive 401(k) programsRetirement and Financial CounselorsHealth Savings and Health Reimbursement AccountsFlexible Spending AccountsLife insurance, short- & long-term disabilityContinuing Education AssistancePaid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Leave (e.g., Maternity, Paternity, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Military)Third Party Employee Assistance Program that offers emotional and lifestyle well-being services, to include free counselingSupplemental Benefit Program Why Work for SimVentions : SimVentions is about more than just being a place to work with other growth-orientated technically exceptional experts. It’s also a fun place to work. Our family-friendly atmosphere encourages our employee-owners to imagine, create, explore, discover, and do great things together.Support Our WarfightersSimVentions is a proud supporter of the U.S. military, and we take pride in our ability to provide relevant, game-changing solutions to our armed men and women around the world.Drive Customer SuccessWe deliver innovative products and solutions that go beyond the expected. This means you can expect to work with a team that will allow you to grow, have a voice, and make an impact.Get Involved in Giving BackWe believe a well-rounded company starts with well-rounded employees, which is why we offer diverse service opportunities for our team throughout the year.Build Innovative TechnologySimVentions takes pride in its innovative and cutting-edge technology, so you can be sure that whatever project you work on, you will be having a direct impact on our customer’s success.Work with Brilliant PeopleWe don’t just hire the smartest people; we seek experienced, creative individuals who are passionate about their work and thrive in our unique culture.Create Meaningful SolutionsWe are trusted partners with our customers and are provided challenging and meaningful requirements to help them solve.Employees who join SimVentions will enjoy additional perks like:Employee Ownership:Work with the best and help build YOUR company!Family focus:Work for a team that recognizes the importance of family time.Culture:Add to our culture of technical excellence and collaboration.Dress code:Business casual, we like to be comfortable while we work.Resources: Excellent facilities, tools, and training opportunities to grow in your field.Open communication:Work in an environment where your voice matters.Corporate Fellowship: Opportunities to participate in company sports teams and employee-led interest groups for personal and professional development.Employee Appreciation:Multiple corporate events throughout the year, including Holiday Events, Company Picnic, Imagineering Day, and more.Founding Partner of the FredNats Baseball team:Equitable distribution of tickets for every home game to be enjoyed by our employee-owners and their families from our private suite.Food:We have a lot of food around here!FTAC