Acquisition Analyst

CRM Hike; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mid to Senior-level Acquisition Analyst to support a major US Navy program. This hybrid role requires a candidate with a strong understanding of DoD regulatory requirements and experience in developing acquisition strategies. The selected individual will collaborate with senior program leadership, ensuring compliance and effective procurement processes. With a focus on professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity promises to enhance your career while contributing to vital defense initiatives. If you are passionate about making a difference in the defense sector, this role is for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Legal assistance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) plan with company contribution

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in developing acquisition strategies and compliance with DoD regulations.
• Strong background in procurement package development and budget execution.

Responsibilities

• Support the DoD ACAT 1 Program and work closely with program leadership.
• Create and maintain acquisition documentation and compliance analysis.

Skills

Acquisition Strategy Development

Cost Analysis Requirements Documentation (CARD)

Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, NMCARs

Procurement Package Development

Integrated Master Schedules (IMSs)

Budgeting and Execution (PPBE Process)

MS Office Suite

Tools

SPS

Navy Enterprise Planning System (NEPS)

Job description

Pioneering Evolution is seeking a Mid to Senior-level Acquisition Analyst who has experience supporting a DoD ACAT 1 Program. This position is supporting a major US Navy program of record and will require the selected candidate to work closely with the Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, and other senior Program Leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DoD 5000.02 statutory and regulatory requirements (i.e., development of acquisition strategies, development of cost analysis requirements documentation (CARD), acquisition program baselines (APB), Nunn-McCurdy Act, etc.). The preferred candidate will live in the Washington D.C. metro area as this hybrid position does require coming into the client site and Pioneering Evolution Headquarters in Crystal City, VA at least 3 times a week.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience creating, coordinating, and maintaining acquisition and contracts documentation such as Acquisition Plans (ISTRAPs, PSTRAPS, etc.), Acquisition Strategies, Justification & Approvals (JA), Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI) Packages, and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR and NMCARs guidance.
• Experience working with program office, contracts and legal personnel.
• Experience providing procurement package development and support.
• Experience using SPS to create and maintain purchase requisitions (PRs), contract modifications, etc.
• Experience managing and coordinating scheduling activities such as development/maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMSs) and hardware procurement schedules.
• Experience and knowledge related to ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, conducting related analysis, and completing quick turn-around responses for program data calls.
• Experience in program annual task planning, budgeting and execution (PPBE Process) to include experience using the Navy Enterprise Planning System (NEPS), and ability to track budget allocations, obligations, and expenditures.
• Experience developing briefings, presentations, meeting minutes, letters/memoranda, and tracking action items to closure.
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, etc.).

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience supporting NAVSEA, NAVWAR, and/or NAVAIR Program Offices.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER:

In addition to competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development and advancement, our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits. To keep pace with the changing needs of our employees, we continually evaluate benefit plans.

• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Legal assistance
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
• Company-paid long term and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Continuing Education Opportunities – We encourage our employees to grow in their areas of expertise and beyond. We believe in strengthening our team through education and we offer a variety of opportunities to pursue individual education, training and development goals. In addition to traditional classroom learning, new employees go through an internal proficiency program to ensure everyone has the skills they need to succeed.