Acquisition Analyst - Onsite, Washington, DC

BluePath Labs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Wellness reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off + 12 holidays

Job summary

BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company delivering mission-critical services to federal, state, and local government clients. We specialize in business consulting, data science, and technology integration to solve complex homeland security problems.

The Acquisition Analyst supports policy compliance, oversight, and governance for civilian programs, reviewing plans and documents, and advising on acquisition processes.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required with ability to obtain DHS suitability.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field as listed.
• 3+ years of federal acquisition program management experience, ideally DHS or DoD.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and document drafting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment and work onsite as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition policy compliance, oversight, and governance for civilian acquisition programs.
• Review acquisition documents and plans and provide guidance on the acquisition process.
• Analyze program planning, execution, and performance metrics for governance.
• Prepare correspondence and briefings for programs and senior leaders.
• Track actions and develop, implement, and manage performance metrics for acquisition governance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize acquisition processes while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Program management

Superior communication

Fast-paced environment

Onsite collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Acquisition Analyst

Location: Onsite - Washington, DC

Clearance: Public Trust Required or Able to Obtain

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000

BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration.

We are seeking an Acquisition Analyst to support acquisition policy compliance, oversight, and governance for our civilian client's acquisition programs and related efforts. The Acquisition Analyst will provide advice and guidance on the acquisition process, review acquisition documents and plans, and analyze program planning and execution. This role supports effective and efficient program execution, risk mitigation, and improved mission outcomes across homeland security initiatives.

The Acquisition Analyst will assist Government personnel in preparing correspondence and briefings for programs and senior leaders, tracking actions, and developing, implementing, managing, and improving performance metrics for acquisition governance and policy. Responsibilities include coordinating performance measures, planning, metrics reporting, and analysis of our civilian client's programs and activities, as well as providing acquisition analysis, strategic planning, and administrative or technical support. The analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, evaluate, and optimize acquisition processes while supporting compliance with federal regulations and client directives.

Minimum Requirements:

• U. S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and retain a DHS Suitability Background Investigation.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of program management experience supporting Federal acquisition programs, preferably within DHS or DoD
• Superior communication skills for working with team members and drafting technical documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Able to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment with competing priorities.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in overseeing Major Acquisition Programs (e.g., ACAT I/II equivalents) and familiarity with DHS Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF).
• Experience in working in an systems engineering environment
• Knowledge of DHS policies, including MD 102-01 and related acquisition instructions.
• DHS Background Investigation or Active Top Secret clearance.
• Prior involvement in DHS-specific programs such as CBRN systems, border security, and immigration systems.

Benefits:

BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to: employer-sponsored healthcare plan, lifestyle & wellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition assistance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.

About BluePath

BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.

https://www.bluepathlabs.com/

BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.