Acquisition Analyst II

Acquisition Analyst II / Small Business Specialist

Location : Fort Belvoir, VA (On-site at Government Customer Location)

Clearance : Active Top-Secret required

About the Role

PolarisGov is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Acquisition Analyst II to support the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). This role is designed for early- to mid-career federal acquisition professionals looking to apply and deepen their experience in small business coordination, pre-award acquisition support, and vendor outreach.

The Analyst will review and refine critical pre-award documentation-including DD2579s, Subcontracting Plans, and 8(a) Sole Source Offer Letters-in coordination with Contracting Officers, Program Managers, and Small Business Professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of FAR Part 19 who seeks to grow into a subject matter expert under the mentorship of seasoned professionals.

Anticipated Salary Range : $105,000 - $115,000. This range represents Polaris' good faith estimate of the salary for this position, based on the role's location, scope of responsibilities, and market benchmarks. Final compensation will be determined at the time of offer and may vary depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to : the candidate's relevant education, certifications, years of experience, specialized skills, and internal equity considerations.

Key Responsibilities

Acquisition Lifecycle Integration

• Conduct quality assurance reviews of DD2579 Small Business Coordination Records, verifying justification, socioeconomic code selection, and FAR / DFARS alignment.
• Evaluate Subcontracting Plans for realism, structure, and compliance with FAR 19.7 and DFARS requirements.
• Draft and route 8(a) Sole Source Offer Letters per FAR 19.804-2 guidelines.
• Support development of small business elements within acquisition strategies, J&As, and Source Selection plans.
• Collaborate with Contracting Officers and Program Teams to ensure all small business documentation is complete and accurate prior to release or award.

Market Research & Vendor Vetting

Small Business Advocacy & Outreach

Reporting & Program Analysis

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits :

Polaris Consulting Group, Inc., is an 8(a) certified, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business based in Alexandria, VA. Our cleared business professionals are experienced, knowledgeable, subject matter experts who make our clients' mission their own. We combine innovation with expertise and industry-standard techniques to deliver people, processes, technology, and information solutions critical to mission success. www.polarisgov.com

Polaris is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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. To comply with the District of Columbia's Pay Transparency Requirements, Polaris provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in Washington D.C. Actual compensation is influenced by various factors, including skill set, experience level, and specific office location.