Acquisition Analyst II

Acquisition Analyst II / Small Business Professional

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

Clearance : Active TS / SCI required (Secret may be considered)

About the Role :

Do you thrive at the intersection of small business advocacy and federal acquisition? Polaris is seeking a mission-focused Acquisition Analyst II to support the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). In this role, you'll execute targeted acquisition support tasks while leading the charge on outreach, vendor engagement, and process improvement. As part of a close-knit OSBP teamyou'll be empowered to think critically, work independently, and help shape the federal small business landscape. Anticipated Salary Range : $100,000 - $110,000.

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

• Small Business Advocacy & Engagement
• Lead and support strategic outreach efforts, including planning 68 external events per year and 23 internal virtual events.
• Coordinate shipments, register participants, and manage travel logistics for conferences, industry events, and stakeholder meetings.
• Create and print outreach materials, including capability flyers, program overviews, and conference handouts.
• Monitor and respond to inquiries in the OSBP workflow mailbox, routing emails and taking appropriate action.
• Manage and maintain the OSBP outreach calendar and schedule industry engagement meetings for the OSBP Director.
• Administer, analyze, and maintain the Salesforce-based vetted vendor database to support vendor sourcing, tracking, and reporting.
• Stay informed on updates to small business regulations, SBA guidance, and procurement policy; brief team as needed.
• Acquisition Support
• Conduct market research using SAM.gov, FPDS, DSBS, and eSRS to identify small business candidates and justify set-aside decisions.
• Review and provide corrective guidance on DD2579 forms and subcontracting plans prior to OSBP Director review.
• Prepare and route 8(a) Offer Letters to the Small Business Administration (SBA).
• Support documentation of acquisition strategy in collaboration with contracting officers and program teams.
• Reporting & Analysis
• Generate and submit recurring reports such as the Small Business Achievement Report and the Acquisition Forecast.
• Track outreach metrics, engagement data, and OSBP program performance indicators to support leadership briefings and annual reviews.

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Company Provided Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program AD&D Insurance Disability insurance

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.

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.