Acquisition Analyst - S&T - SOF AT&L

Applied Research Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions is seeking an Acquisition Analyst to support SOF AT&L, with responsibilities spanning program execution, budget control, and contract analysis. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship, and focuses on federal acquisition practices within DoD programs.

The candidate will prepare Statements of Work, review contracts, and provide decision-quality updates to leadership, while coordinating with government counterparts on budgets and project performance.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Federal Government acquisition programs.
• Expertise developing Statements of Work and reviewing contracts.
• Experience managing acquisition funding from budget development to fund obligation.
• US citizenship and TS/SCI clearance required.
• DAWIA Practitioner Equivalency IAW PWS in PM, S&T or T&E fields.

Responsibilities

• Support government counterparts on program execution and reporting requirements.
• Maintain status of S&T projects and provide decision quality information to leadership.
• Support contract modification and change order recommendations.
• Support budget control to assist programmatic efforts.
• Provide inputs for SOWs, RFPs, proposals, cost estimates and technical reviews.
• Apply tools to document and analyze results of complex activities.
• Plan and document surveillance of contract execution.
• Provide inputs for leadership briefings on programs and issues.
• Analyze trends to advise on performance indicators and process improvements.
• Apply funding rules for various appropriations.

Skills

Acquisition management

SOW development

Contract review

Technical reviews

Budget management

Funding obligation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting/STEM

Job description

Applied Research Solutions has an exciting new opportunity for an Acquisition Analyst in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics’ (SOF AT&L) Directorate of Science & Technology.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

• Support government counterparts regarding the adequacy and clarity of program execution based on daily application of the processes and agency reporting requirements.
• Updates and maintains status of S&T projects and provides decision quality information, recommendations, and status briefings to leadership on assigned programs and projects.
• Supports contract modification and makes technical recommendations for change order approval.
• Supports budget control directly supporting programmatic efforts.
• Provides decision support inputs for Statements of Work, Statements of Objectives, Requests for Proposals, project proposals, Broad Area Announcement Reviews, Technical Reviews schedules, cost estimates, cost proposals, and general studies.
• Applies advanced tools to document and analyze the results of critical, complex activities and tasks.
• Plans, executes, and documents surveillance of contract execution on behalf of government counterparts, using performance indicators identified in applicable acquisition and programmatic surveillance processes.
• Provides expert level inputs for status briefings to leadership, outlining assigned programs, projects, problems, and recommended resolution.
• Analyzes trends in performance indicators to assist government counterparts with managing Agency level performance indicators, recommending corrective action, establishing lessons learned, and influencing the improvement of processes.
• Knowledge of Ability to conduct price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals, actual and estimated expenditures and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position.
• Ability to properly apply funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple types of appropriations.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

Citizenship:

Must be a US citizen

Clearance:

Must have and be able to maintain a TS/SCI.

Certifications:

DAWIA Practitioner Equivalency IAW the PWS (DAWIA level II equivalent), and in the Program Management, Engineering, Science and Technology (S&T) or Test and Evaluation fields.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Accounting, or Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field.

Years of Experience:

10 years working in Federal Government acquisition programs, including:

• Exceptional expertise in the execution of Federal/DoD acquisition programs.
• Significant experience developing Statements of Work, reviewing contracts, and conducting technical reviews.
• Significant experience in managing acquisition funding from budget development to obligation of funds.

Additional Information

Location:

MacDill, AFB, FL

On-site/Hybrid/Remote:

On-Site

Travel:

25%

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