DARS Analyst

MDW Associates, LLC; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Group Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Leave Policy

Job summary

MDW Associates, LLC is hiring a DARS Analyst to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment in Alexandria, VA. This hybrid role involves responsibilities such as federal rule support, editing, and stakeholder management.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree and significant experience in federal contracting and program management. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of federal contracting experience, including policy drafting.
• 3+ years in program management and staff action officer roles.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support contracting regulatory rulemaking and compliance.
• Provide editing support for federal rules and publications.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and meetings.

Skills

Federal contracting experience

Program management

Staff action officer experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

MDW Associates is currently seeking a DARS Analyst to work with our government client in Alexandria, VA. The role supports the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)), which plays a critical role within the Department of War (DoW). This role is hybrid and is on-site at the Mark Center two to three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Support the contracting regulatory rulemaking process, including Paperwork Reduction Act compliance, DFARS web publishing, DARS case management and associated information systems, industry engagement coordination, and ad hoc support.
• Provide professional editing support for draft DFARS and FAR rules promulgated pursuant to the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act to enable timely publication through the Office of the Federal Register.
• Review and edit FAR approval-to-publish packages and Federal Acquisition Circular packages for proposed and final rules.
• Assist in processing public comments received through Regulations.gov in response to advance notice of proposed rules, proposed and interim DFARS rules.
• Assist in processing DFARS class deviations, including the coordination of documents with internal and external DPCAP stakeholders and legal counsel.
• Prepare and publish DFARS update documents and publication notice summaries on the DARS test website and production website.
• Assist in publishing the DFARS and the DFARS companion source, Procedures, Guidance, and Information, as well as DFARS Change Notices and the DFARS News.
• Maintain and provide web access administration, information management, and general design support for all DARS related content (both public facing and for internal use only).
• Prepare materials and talking points, coordinate engagement approvals, coordinate attendee information, and schedule resources for meetings with internal or external partners, both regularly scheduled and otherwise, such as DAR Council, FAR Council, DARS public meetings, DARS industry meetings, and FAR/DFARS training.

Required Experience / Skills

• At least 5 years of practical experience in federal contracting, including drafting contracting policies, interpretation of contracting-related statute and drafting of contracting regulations at the component level or above.
• At least 3 years of practical experience in program management.
• At least 3 years of practical experience as a staff level or component headquarters staff action officer.
• Capable of working independently in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple concurrent tasks with urgent deadlines, interfacing with other congressional analysts throughout the DoW, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex legislative language and quickly determine DoW equities (areas of DoW responsibility or impact).

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree is required.

Security Requirements

Candidates must have an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
• Retirement/401(k)
• Flexible Leave Policy

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

MDW Associates, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.