Acquisition Analyst

Canvas, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Canvas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Contract Acquisition Analyst to oversee DoD contract management, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and related policies.

You will coordinate ACC and OGA activities, work with Logistics, Engineering, Budget, and Cost teams to shape requirements and acquisition approaches. The role requires extensive contract experience (CPFF/FFP/CPIF), familiarity with PCF/WAWF/EDA, and a proven ability to develop CRP materials and acquisition documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with CPFF, FFP, CPIF contracts and tracking costs by CLINs.
• Experience processing orders against BOA/IDIQ and long-term contracts.
• Experience with PCF, WAWF, EDA and Milestones.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME guidance on FAR/DFARS and related policies.
• Serve as single point of contact for ACC and OGA contract activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop requirements and approaches.
• Develop and route Support Agreements and maintain trackers.
• Recommend strategies from pre-solicitation to contract execution.
• Support impact analysis for programmatic outcomes and forecasts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

MS Office proficiency

Contract management experience

PCF/WAWF/EDA experience

Contract types (CPFF, FFP, CPIF)

BOA/IDIQ processing

Education

Relevant degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Acquisition

Experience in business field

Tools

PCF

WAWF

Electronic Document Access (EDA)

Job description

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide subject matter expertise regarding relevant Federal and DoD contract management and administration guidance, including FAR, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other governing policies, processes, and procedures.
• Be the single point of contact for all ACC and OGA contract activities for assigned programs.
• Work with cross-functional team to include Logistics, Engineering, Budget and Cost to develop requirements and acquisition approach.
• Develop and route Support Agreements & Maintain Support Agreement Tracker.
• Recommend, Plan and establish Acquisition Strategies for the execution of program requirements, to include providing analysis during pre-solicitation through contract execution.
• Provide SME support for impact analysis of programmatic and contractual outcomes for forecasted and/or anticipated scope.
• Manage inputs and document development of the Contract Requirement Package (CRP) process for both ACC and OGA’s.
• Utilize Government systems such as Paperless Contract Files (PCF) to create and maintain CRP submissions in the form of PCF cabinets.
• Manage and File final CRPs on SharePoint.
• Manage configuration control for All Acquisition Documentation to include: PWS, SOW, J&A, D&F, RFP, O&A, ATP.
• Maintain a Requirement Tracker Spreadsheet to assist AMSA Acquisition and Contracts Branch for weekly and biweekly meeting to track all contracting action milestone are being met per PEO AVN, AMSA ACMC standard.
• Monitor the status of multiple requests for contract modifications through the Acquisition Center & Other Government Agencies by compiling CRP and entering into PCF.
• Participate in the development and updating of Product Team’s Spend Plans, Tech Estimates and IGE’s.
• Serves as Acquisition Analyst Workflow in PMRT CCaR.
• Provide Input into: o 1-N List- Products used by AMSA o Requirement Tracker – Used by O-5 Staff to track current year activities o Chart development to include - G8/ PMR / Contract Reviews
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Experience with various contracts (CPFF, FFP, CPIF) in both sole source and competitive environments IAW FAR Part 15, to track contract cost by CLINs and Option years in modifications to contracts.
• Experience with processing orders against Basic Ordering Agreements (BOA) and Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and long term contracts.
• Experience working Government systems such as Paperless Contract Files (PCF), and Wide Area Workflow, Electronic Document Access (EDA) and Milestones.

Desired Skills/Abilities:

• Experience with Comprehensive Cost and Requirements (CCaR)/Project Management Resource Tools (PMRT).

Education and Experience:

• Relevant degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Education, Marketing, Management, Acquisition, Accounting, or Business/Administration.
• Previous experience in business field required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Clearance:

• Secret Security Clearance required.

The Senior Level Analyst/Logistician/ Programmer/Specialist/ is responsible for formulation of the opinions, decisions and ultimate performance of the task specified in the statement of work contained in the task order. This labor category requires experience and the ability to perform detailed and complex calculations plus knowledge of practices/principles necessary to assess advanced systems concepts, assess specifications and perform system integration. The senior person must have a minimum of 8 years of task related experience and show completion of a full 4 year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelors or higher degree appropriate to the field of expertise, acquisition, logistics, business or management, as it relates to the task stated in the task order. *Three additional years of task related experience (a total of eleven years ) may be used in lieu of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

Canvas was founded by Jami Peyton in 2007 to deliver real-world engineering and technology solutions that strengthen national defense. Since then, we’ve been guided by technical excellence, operational insight, and a shared commitment to the warfighter. Teamwork drives everything we do, enabling close collaboration across programs, customers, and colleagues to solve complex challenges. Our work supports key national security priorities like missile defense, test and evaluation, digital transformation, and warfighter readiness. As an award-winning company built on integrity, agility, and innovation, Canvas continues to grow and deliver mission-critical solutions that support the future of national defense.