Acquisition Analyst

Job Title: Acquisition Analyst
Clearance Required: DHS Public Trust EOD, US Citizen (Secret Clearance or above preferred)
Work Location: Onsite 2-5 times a week in Arlington, VA and/or Washington, DC (applicant must be based within a commutable distance (1-2 hours) within the DMV)

Alpha Omega is searching for an experienced Acquisition Analyst to join one of our long-term Federal projects.

The Acquisition Analyst provides expert guidance and support throughout all phases of the federal acquisition lifecycle. This position ensures full compliance with Federal and DHS acquisition regulations and policies, manages complex acquisition projects, and supports mission-critical procurement activities. The Acquisition Analyst performs hands-on tasks of preparing procurement packages and related activities to facilitate contract awards. This role engages with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, oversight organizations, and multidisciplinary teams, to gather information, represent program interests, and ensure compliance with acquisition policies and procedures.

To be successful on the contract, the candidate must be highly organized, demonstrate a thoughtful and methodical approach, possess the ability to pivot and adapt to evolving requirements, and be able to work effectively across multiple systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate integrated procurement teams (IPT) to elicit technical, functional and operational requirements, manage the acquisition timeline, and ensure procurement packages are completed and submitted for appropriate reviews and approvals.
• Develop, review, and finalize required procurement documents: acquisition plan, Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW), Request for Information (RFI), Market Research Report, Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), and Evaluation Plan.
• Conduct market research to identify potential sources, analyze industry trends, identify potential set asides, and determine the most appropriate contract vehicle for each procurement.
• Prepare Determinations and Findings (D&F) for other than fixed-price procurements and for exercising option periods.
• Identify the appropriate Justifications and Approvals (J&A) document for each procurement including, Brand Name Justification (BNJ), Limited Source Justification (LSJ), Sole Source Justification, and Exception to Fair Opportunity.
• Prepare and obtain review/approval for ICE and DHS-specific procurement artifacts: Contract Language Checklist, Inherently Governmental Functions Checklist, Privacy Questionnaire, and Appendix G: Safeguarding CUI.
• Tailor the DHS ITAR Terms and Conditions for each solicitation to ensure compliance with FAR, DHS, and ICE requirements.
• Submit and track procurements through ICE Privacy to obtain review by the Information Assurance Division (IAD) to ensure compliance with privacy requirements.
• Submit and track procurements through the ICE and DHS Acquisition Review (ITAR) processes for applicable procurements.
• Submit and track software IT Service Request (ITSR) for software procurements.
• Process G-514 forms and ensures proper documentation and routing; notify Finance Manager of any changes to funding needs.
• Support post award contract administration activities such as preparing packages for modifications/exercising option periods.
• Maintain accurate acquisition records and ensure proper documentation using ICE's Power App based "CPM" tool and SharePoint repository.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or related field.

Experience/Skills:

• Minimum 2+ years of federal acquisition experience, preferably with DHS or ICE.
• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DHS procurement policies.
• Experience with Government Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) and department wide Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicles.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating IPTs, developing PWS/SOWs, IGCEs, conducting market research, preparing D&F and J&A documents and developing evaluation factors and streamlined evaluation approaches.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Microsoft -Teams.
• Able to work effectively across multiple systems to complete required tasks, including gathering and storing required data and documents.
• Highly organized with a thoughtful, methodical approach and the ability to pivot and adjust approach to meet evolving requirements.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience submitting and tracking ITAR reviews, software IT Service Requests (ITSR), privacy reviews, and processing G-514 forms.
• Experience drafting DHS and ICE specific procurement artifacts (Contract Language Checklist, Inherently Governmental Functions Determination, Data Rights Questionnaire, Privacy Checklist, Appendix G: PII/CUI Security).

Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $78,000 - $115,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Application Deadline: June 22, 2026

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company's policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:

• PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company's holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Culture and Values:

Guided by our core values-Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)- we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work.

Through our H.E.A.R.T. Awards Program, colleagues and managers can recognize each other for actions that exemplify these values. Recognized employees receive a detailed nomination highlighting their contributions, which is shared with their manager. Each quarter, select nominees have the opportunity to receive a monetary bonus as an extra thank-you for their impact.

Our Company:

Alpha Omega is an award-winning Federal IT solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions across the National Security, Federal Financial, Healthcare, and Space & Science domains. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 800 employees nationwide with $230m in revenue. With the January 2025 acquisitions of SeKON and Macro Solutions, we have expanded our capabilities to further support our customers in digital modernization, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

We are committed to supporting our agency partners as they transform their operations, delivering on our purpose to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of future generations:

• National Security - Supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State.
• Federal Financial - We bring deep expertise in enterprise financial systems, supporting agencies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
• Healthcare - Our Health IT capabilities, enhance health outcomes for the warfighter via the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and support public health initiatives at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
• Space & Science - We leverage technology to advance agricultural sustainability, secure our nation's food supply, and prepare for natural disasters, working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future.

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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