A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
At least 4 years of experience as a management or acquisition analyst is required.
Experience with contract and technical concepts related to research and development and services contracting is required.
Hands-on experience supporting procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and/or Other Transaction agreements is required.
An active Top Secret clearance is required.
A strong understanding of Federal acquisition regulations and Department of Defense acquisition processes is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaborative document repositories is required.
Responsibilities
Manage the administrative flow of research and development acquisition actions from early planning through proposal evaluation and documentation.
Help develop, format, and maintain solicitation materials and supporting documentation for various acquisition strategies, including broad agency announcements and other competitive vehicles.
Maintain and update acquisition templates and standard operating procedures, ensuring documentation is current, consistent, and accessible in classified and unclassified repositories.
Coordinate communications and document routing among program offices, contracting, legal, and other stakeholders to keep acquisition actions moving efficiently and aligned with established timelines.
Track acquisition activity and performance, analyze lifecycle data, and identify bottlenecks or opportunities to streamline processes.
Propose practical process improvements based on analysis.
Collaborate with financial, operations, and program analysts to ensure acquisition planning uses accurate budget, schedule, and performance information.
Desired Qualifications
Prior experience supporting DARPA or other defense science and technology organizations.
Formal acquisition training or certification, such as DAWIA, FAC-C, or equivalent.
Job Summary
We are seeking an Acquisition Analyst to support end‑to‑end acquisition activities for complex research and development programs. This role focuses on managing the administrative lifecycle of solicitations, coordinating communications among stakeholders, and helping to improve processes through data‑informed insights.
Key Responsibilities
As an Acquisition Analyst, you will manage the administrative flow of R&D acquisition actions from early planning through proposal evaluation and documentation. You will help develop, format, and maintain solicitation materials and supporting documentation for a variety of acquisition strategies, including broad agency announcements and other competitive vehicles.
You will maintain and update acquisition templates and standard operating procedures, ensuring that documentation remains current, consistent, and readily accessible in both classified and unclassified repositories. A key part of your role will be to coordinate communications and document routing among program offices, contracting, legal, and other stakeholders so that acquisition actions move efficiently and remain aligned with established timelines.
You will also track acquisition activity and performance, analyze lifecycle data, and help identify bottlenecks or areas where processes can be streamlined. Based on your analysis, you will propose practical improvements that help the team work more efficiently. Throughout, you will collaborate closely with financial, operations, and program analysts to ensure that acquisition planning is informed by accurate budget, schedule, and performance information.
Qualifications and Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Experience:
At least 4 years of experience as a management or acquisition analyst.
Experience with contract and technical concepts related to R&D and services contracting.