Acquisition Analyst

DCS Corp; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation seeks an Acquisition Analyst to provide acquisition policy support for a fast-paced Army product management office at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The role requires a self-starter with demonstrated ability to deliver results and collaborate across teams.

The candidate will execute lifecycle management, assist in contracting, and participate in source selections, IPTs, and program reviews. Onsite, full-time position supporting mission-focused programs with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience in acquisition or related fields.
• DAWIA Level II in Program Management or PMP certification required/recognized.

Responsibilities

• Execute DOW acquisition lifecycle management for assigned projects.
• Coordinate work products across the acquisition process and life cycle phases.
• Prepare, configure, and staff milestone documentation.
• Assist with determining contracting strategy and coordinate with Army Contracting Command.
• Participate in source selection boards and conduct technical evaluations.
• Participate in product IPTs, test events, reviews, and demonstrations.
• Assist in providing contract oversight for assigned products.
• Maintain program budget and master schedule; identify tradeoffs.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Secret clearance

Project management

Product lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor's degree

12 years of experience

DAWIA Level II or PMP Certification

Tools

GFEBS

DODI 5000.02

Defense Acquisition System

JCIDS

WAWF

iRAPT

Cost analysis

Project Management

Database management

Job description

Job Description

DCS is seeking a skilled Acquisition Analyst to provide acquisition policy support for a fast-paced Army product management office at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to get things done.

Join our team and apply your analytical and problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment. At DCS Corporation, you’ll find competitive pay, top-tier benefits, and a collaborative, innovative culture built to support your growth. Best of all, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team focused on achieving meaningful results.

This is a full-time onsite position.

Essential Job Functions:

Executes DOW acquisition lifecycle management for assigned projects.

Coordinates work products and tasks across the acquisition process and life cycle phases.

Prepares, configures, and staffs milestone documentation.

Assists with determining contracting strategy, prepares contracting documents, and coordinates activities with Army Contracting Command.

Participates in source selection boards and conducts technical evaluations.

Participates in product IPTs, test events, test reviews, and product demonstrations.

Assists in providing contract oversight for assigned products.

Maintains and manages the program budget and master schedule.

Identifies cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs.

Develops draft Acquisition Strategies, Acquisition Plans and other acquisition documents.

Works with contracting personnel to achieve desired contracted outcome.

Maintains configuration control of acquisition documents.

Prepares plans for product risk mitigation.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Bachelors and 12 years of experience.

Equivalent or experience commensurate with DAWIA Level II certification in Program Management acquisition career field or PMP Certification.

Knowledge and demonstrated skills in: Product Life Cycle Management Project Team Management Acquisition and Contracting documents (to include J&A, Source Selection Plans, PWS, IGCE, D&F), WAWF, iRAPT, cost analysis, Project Management, database management, GFEBS, DODI 5000.02, Defense Acquisition System, and JCIDS.