Acquisition Analyst

CACI International; Washington; On-site; USD 110,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International is seeking an Acquisition Analyst to manage the government procurement process, draft plans and SOWs, and lead contract negotiations to ensure timely, cost-effective outcomes. This role requires deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, NAVSEA policies, and experience with APs, CWBS, CDRLs, and DD254s, plus the ability to coordinate with PAPMs, PCOs, APMs, and government counterparts.

Up to 25% travel across CONUS; secret clearance required.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required
• 10+ years Navy/Maritime experience
• FAR-based acquisition experience under time-sensitive requirements
• Ability to develop acquisition strategies and align capabilities with warfighter needs
• Strong communication with DoD officials, Congressional members, and industry leaders
• Experience managing procurements across the acquisition lifecycle
• Communicate phases of the acquisition lifecycle to stakeholders
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Generate CWBS based on government requirements.
• Prepare APC briefs.
• Draft Acquisition Plans (AP) and CLIN structures.
• Suggest contract vehicles at CLIN level for government review.
• Draft Statements of Work (SOW) for government review.
• Create CDRL lists as SOWs are created.
• Draft DD Form 1423s if manpower shortage.
• Draft Award Fee Plans when incentivizing non-cost factors.
• Suggest NAVSEA clauses or articles for RFPs/OTAs.
• Draft J&A documentation for sole source.
• Draft Instructions to Offerors if competitive.
• Draft Evaluation Criteria if competitive.
• Draft/Review D&Fs, IGCEs, DD254s, etc.
• Coordinate daily with government/contractor counterparts via MS Teams or in-person.
• Articulate ways-forward, risks, and actions with PAPMs/PCOs/APMs/SMEs.
• Prepare talking points and research documents for syncs.
• Generate/update CWBSs, CLIN structures, SOWs, CDRL lists, APCs, APs, AFPs, IGCEs, 254s, clauses/articles, Section L/M.
• Research FAR, DFARS, DoW, NAVSEA policies, MIL HDBKs, MIL STDs, NAVSEA RFPs.

Skills

Communication

FAR/DFARS

Acquisition lifecycle

MS Office

Tools

NAVSEA policies

Job description

Job Title: Acquisition Analyst

Job Category: Project and Program Management

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

The Acquisition Analyst is responsible for managing the acquisition process and contract negotiations to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services. This role requires a deep understanding of procurement laws, regulations, and best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Generate contract work breakdown structures (CWBS) based on government initial requirements.

• Generate initial Acquisition Planning Conference (APC) briefs.

• Draft initial Acquisition Plans (AP) (ISTRAP-Ms).

• Draft CLIN structures (RFPs or OTAs) and suggest contract vehicles at the CLIN level, for government review.

• Draft Statements of Work (SOW), for government review/reading sessions.

• Build lists of recommended CDRLs as SOWs are created.

• Draft initial DD Form 1423s if there is a manpower shortage, required by the Program Office.

• Draft Award Fee Plans (AFP) if/when the requirements warrant incentivizing non-cost factors.

• Suggest initial NAVSEA clauses (for RFPs) or articles (for OTAs).

• Draft initial Justification & Approval (J&A) documentation (if sole source).

• Draft initial Instructions to Offerors (if competitive).

• Draft initial Evaluation Criteria (if competitive).

• Draft/review D&Fs, IGCEs, DD254s, and other documents as needed by the Program Office.

• Sync daily/weekly with government and contractor counterparts via MS Teams or in-person, as required to maintain efficient communications.

• Always be prepared to discuss/articulate ways-forward, risks, courses of action, with PAPMs, PCOs, APMs, other contractor SMEs.

• Prepare talking points, research documents, find examples to share during daily/weekly syncs.

• Generate/draft/update working documents (CWBSs, CLIN structures, SOWs, CDRL lists, APCs, APs, AFPs, IGCEs, 254s, clauses/articles, Section Ls, Section Ms.

• Research the FAR, DFARS, DoW policies, NAVSEA policies, MIL HDBKs, MIL STDs, previous NAVSEA RFPs, previous work for same/similar procurements/acquisitions.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A Secret clearance is the minimum requirement to begin employment.

• 10+ years of experience in the Navy or Maritime Environment.

• Experience with FAR-based acquisition approaches under time-sensitive requirements.

• Ability to develop acquisition strategies and align capabilities with warfighter needs

• High proficiency in communicating with senior Department of Defense officials, Congressional members (Armed Services Committee), and industry leaders.

• Ability to effectively manage procurements throughout the entire acquisition lifecycle.

• Effectively communicate phases of the acquisition lifecycle to stakeholders to prevent delays or bottlenecks in the process.

• Skills in Microsoft Office.

Desired:

• Previous acquisition working experience in NAVSEA.

• A background working in acquisition with familiarization with FAR, DFARS, DoW policies, NAVSEA policies, MIL HDBKs, MIL STDs, and previous NAVSEA .

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation’s most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$109,800 - $241,600

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.