Senior Acquisition Analyst - Top Secret Clearance w/SCI Eligibility

Job Description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is on the lookout for a highly skilled Senior Acquisition Analyst with demonstrated experience supporting Department of Defense procurement agencies to join our team in Washington, DC !

As a Senior Acquisition Analyst , you will :

• Assist government procurement agencies in developing acquisition strategies, work statements, and vendor qualification.
• Be engaged in the entire acquisition life cycle, from pre-award planning to close-out.
• Receive robust benefits package that includes !
• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.

A week in the life of the Senior Acquisition Analyst :

• Apply defense acquisition process knowledge to analyze and improve acquisition policies, procedures, and implement new initiatives.
• Utilize quantitative analytical techniques to address system acquisition process issues and develop risk reduction / mitigation approaches.
• Contribute to the development of acquisition plans, source selection documents, Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), and requests for proposals.
• Assist in creating pre-award technical documentation, such as solicitations, IGCE, Technical Evaluation Plan, and Technical Evaluation Report.
• Provide senior-level insight into Federal, DoD, Dept of the Navy, and NAVAIR acquisition practices to support the Program Airborne Radar IPT.
• Deliver accurate and compliant acquisition products, meeting Program documentation requirements and DoD file management guidelines.
• Support Production IPT Lead in contracting, cost analysis, contract modification tracking, and proposal technical assessments.
• Use database systems like SharePoint to track contracting actions, manage contractual documentation, and provide detailed reports to the Program Manager.
• Assist in the budgetary process, including POM issue sheets, CARD generation, and supporting budget drills.
• Conduct detailed technical analysis of contractor proposals, coordinate evaluations, and draft reports for Production IPTL / COR.
• Develop or use existing cost models to determine government cost positions based on technical analysis.
• Generate or update documents such as SOW, RFP, CDRLs, contract exhibits / attachments, cost estimates, J&A, and procurement Requests.
• Support meetings, design reviews / audits, working groups, and briefings at other facilities as directed by Government Program Managers.
• Coordinate with Contract Officer’s Representatives, Contracting Officer for modifications, prioritization of action items, and documentation generation.
• Collaborate with Configuration Management personnel for necessary engineering change proposal contracting actions.

Job Requirements

• Must have a current Top Secret / SSBI clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, or an Engineering Discipline and 8-10 years of experience or Master’s and 3-5 years of experience
• More than 5 years' relevant experience with a DoD agency, preferably in program acquisition / cost analysis / contracting.
• Possess a detailed understanding of the DoD Acquisition process and a Program Office's role within that process.
• Ability to independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
• Must have a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts.
• Must be able to work under only general direction.
• Ability to provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

NOTE : This position is currently 100% on site at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB), Washington DC. (No Teleworking Option)

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $130,000-$140,000.

Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

Who We Are :

Founded in 1975, is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide.

Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

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