Acquisition Analyst

CACI; Washington; On-site; USD 94,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking an Acquisition Analyst to lead the government procurement lifecycle, drafting CWBS, APs, SOWs, CLINs and CDRLs, and coordinating with DoD and NAVSEA stakeholders. You will ensure compliance with FAR/DFARS and manage competitive or sole‑source actions.

A Secret clearance and 7+ years Navy/Maritime experience are required, along with strong communication with senior DoD officials and industry partners. travel up to 25% CONUS.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required to start.
• 7+ years Navy/Maritime experience.
• Experience with FAR-based acquisition approaches.
• Ability to develop acquisition strategies aligned with warfighter needs.
• Strong communication with DoD officials and industry leaders.
• Experience managing procurements across acquisition lifecycle.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Generate CWBS based on government initial requirements.
• Prepare APC briefs.
• Draft APs (ISTRAP-Ms).
• Draft CLIN structures and suggest contract vehicles.
• Draft SOWs for government review.
• Build lists of recommended CDRLs as SOWs are created.
• Draft DD Form 1423s if manpower shortage.
• Draft AFPs when incentivizing non-cost factors.
• Suggest NAVSEA clauses or articles.
• Draft J&A documentation (if sole source).
• Draft Instructions to Offerors (if competitive).
• Draft Evaluation Criteria (if competitive).
• Draft/review D&Fs, IGCEs, DD254s, and other documents.
• Sync daily/weekly with government and contractor counterparts via MS Teams or in-person.
• Discuss risks, courses of action with PAPMs, PCOs, APMs, and SMEs.
• Prepare talking points and research documents for syncs.
• Generate/update CWBSs, CLIN structures, SOWs, CDRL lists, APCs, APs, AFPs, IGCEs, 254s, and clauses.
• Research FAR, DFARS, DoW, NAVSEA policies, MIL HDBKs, and MIL STDs.

Skills

Secret clearance

Navy/Maritime experience

FAR-based acquisition

MS Office

Effective communication

Tools

MS Teams

Job description

Job Title: Acquisition AnalystJob Category: Project and Program ManagementTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: SecretEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%Type of Travel: Continental US* * *

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.
• 7+ 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:

$94,400 - $198,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity 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 other protected characteristic.