Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst

Overview

This analyst provides hands-on support throughout the acquisition lifecycle for specificprograms. The role focuses on independently developing key acquisition documents, activelyparticipating in program and acquisition meetings, and coordinating with various technical andfunctional teams to ensure procurement actions are timely and well-supported.

Responsibilities

• Leading the process of validating program requirements to ensure they are complete,welldefined, and within the scope of the intended contract vehicle.
• Managing the development of complete procurement packages, including acquisitionschedules, financial plans, SOWs, and evaluation criteria (Section L & M).
• Leading the technical evaluation of contractor proposals, documenting the findings of theevaluation board, and providing data-driven recommendations to the program manager.
• Proactively monitoring the execution of all requirements under contract, identifying potentialperformance issues, and recommending corrective actions.
• Serving as the primary author for the most complex requirements documents (SOWs, PWSs)for a contract.

Required Qualifications

MID LCAT:

• 3-10 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s or Master’s, compliant with GSAstandards.• Demonstrated experience in the full lifecycle of DoW or IC acquisitions.• Proven experience developing a range of acquisition documentation (SOWs, PWS, etc.).• Experience monitoring program cost, risk, schedule, and performance from an acquisitionperspective.

SENIOR LCAT: 

• At least 10 years of relevant experience with a Master’s, compliant with GSA standards.• Demonstrated experience working in a DoW or IC agency providing total lifecycleacquisition management for IT or services contracts.• Demonstrated experience writing complex requirements documents (SOWs, PWSs).• Demonstrated experience leading or conducting and documenting technical evaluations ofcontractor proposals

Desired Qualifications

• ITIL certification for IT Service management.• DAWIA Level II or III certification in Program Management or Contracting.• Direct experience with the NGA requirements process and acquiring IT infrastructureservices.• Ability to perform assigned duties and learn federal acquisition procedures with generalsupervision.

Experience in government Source Selection procedures, Task Order management, andprocessing Change Proposals.• Experience with system engineering processes, particularly requirements analysis anddecomposition.