Acquisition Support Analyst

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity.  We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense.  Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

The Strategic Technology Analysis Group, part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, offers sophisticated capabilities (people, process & tools) to resolve unique problems in space, cyber, and special operations in support to military services, Secretary of Defense offices (OSD) and theater warfighters.  Our portfolio includes the Assistant Secretary of Air Force for Space Acquisition & Integration (SAF/SQ), Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC), Space Security and Defense Program (SSDP), National Space Defense Center (NSDC), Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC), Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), US Space Command (USSPACECOM) and US Space Force (USSF).  Come be a part of a high-speed low-drag organization providing unique and tailored solutions for our National Defense!

SPA has a near-term need for an Acqusition Support Analyst.

The Acquisition Support Analyst will provide acquisition and procurement support to NASIC technical leads for the acquisition of hardware, software, and services supporting mission and modernization requirements. This position will coordinate acquisition requirements; conduct market research; obtain and evaluate vendor quotes; develop Bills of Material (BOMs); and prepare acquisition packages, justifications, and supporting documentation. The analyst will work with Government technical leads, contracting and acquisition personnel, and mission stakeholders to track acquisition actions, resolve documentation requirements, and maintain visibility of procurement activities throughout the acquisition lifecycle. 

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI security clearance at time of application

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Program Management, or a related discipline
• 8+ years of experience supporting DoD or Federal acquisition, procurement, contracting, or program-management activities

• Experience developing or coordinating acquisition documentation for hardware, software, services, or IT capabilities

• Experience preparing Bills of Material (BOMs), acquisition packages, justifications, market research, vendor quotes, or comparable procurement documentation

• Ability to coordinate with technical leads, contracting personnel, vendors, program managers, and other stakeholders to define and document acquisition requirements

• Experience tracking acquisition actions, funding, schedules, approvals, and procurement status

• Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent acquisition actions and maintainaccurate status information
• Ability to report to designated work location in Dayton, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting acquisition activities within DoD, the Intelligence Community, NASIC, or other Federal organizations

• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and DoD acquisition processes

• Experience supporting acquisition of IT hardware, enterprise software, cloud services, cybersecurity capabilities, or other technical systems and services

• Experience developing or supporting Performance Work Statements (PWS), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE), Statements of Objectives (SOO), acquisition plans, or source-selection documentation

• Familiarity with cost/price analysis, vendor quote evaluation, market research, and Government acquisition vehicles

• Knowledge of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) and acquisition funding processes

• DAWIA/DAU training or acquisition-related certification

• Experience supporting acquisition lifecycle reviews, task-order execution, or contract performance tracking