Acquisition Analyst

The ideal candidates for this position will have experience in acquisition planning, contract planning, contract management support, and general project management support. This is a full-time position. Most work will be performed at a government facility in Reston, VA, with a planned relocation to Ft. Belvoir within the next 6-12 months. While situational telework may be permitted, the majority of weekly tasks will require on-site presence.

This role requires an active Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). Occasional travel may also be required.

A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Provide advice and options regarding all phases of planning for acquisition of CWMD technical R&D
• Conduct all forms of market research for CWMD R&D products and services
• Prepare solicitation documentation to include Needs Statements, Statements of Work, Independent Government Cost Estimates, contract structures and evaluation factors
• Conduct analysis of alternatives for acquisition and contracting options
• Conduct comprehensive Risk Analysis related to contracts and projects
• Provide cost estimating, life-cycle costing, and cost-benefit analyses in support of acquisition options
• Plan, coordinate, integrate, implement, and evaluate the use of available acquisition methods
• Review program documentation to ensure technical validity and facilitate cross-communication regarding program priorities and courses of action
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams and serve as acquisition point of contact
• Track cost, schedule, and performance parameters of current contracts and projects
• Support the development of contract option execution documentation
• Assist with tracking project expenditures and development/maintenance of program review materials
• Ensure acquisition planning is compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulation, DoD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, other DoD Acquisition Directives, and DTRA-specific Acquisition Directives and program management direction.
• Support product and deliverables transition planning

Security Clearance Requirement:
Active/current Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Masters degree in a discipline relating to acquisition, program management, or business.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in DoD acquisition planning or contracting.
• Experience with DoD Research and Development (R&D) program.
• Extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, DoD Directive 5000 series and other DoD acquisition and contracting policies.

Desired Qualifications

• MA degree in Acquisition or Contracting.
• Experience as a warranted government contracting officer
• Certification as a Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in program management or contracting areas
• Experience with Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) R&D programs
• Experience at DTRA