External Job Posting Title DHA PRMD Acquisition Analyst – Hardware/Software

Peraton; Falls Church, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking an Acquisition Analyst – Hardware/Software to support the Acquisition Management Branch in PRMD. You will perform research, analysis, coordination, and documentation across the acquisition lifecycle, ensuring compliance with DHA policy and FAR.

The role covers pre- and post-award activities and requires collaboration with stakeholders. The position emphasizes drafting and validating requirements, coordinating planning, and monitoring contract performance, with occasional

Qualifications

• 5 years with BS/BA or 9 years with a high school diploma
• Working knowledge of federal acquisition processes, contract terms and conditions, and agency documentation requirements
• Strong technical writing, analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-coordination skills
• Demonstrated ability to conduct market research and support acquisition planning
• Proficiency with common office and document-management tools, particularly spreadsheets, word-processing, and collaboration platforms

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-award acquisition support with draft documentation for Government review and approval
• Support acquisition planning, including strategies, plans, and supporting documentation for oversight
• Conduct IGCEs review of funding requirements, contract ceilings, funding lines, and expenditures
• Establish and maintain audit-ready pre-award files
• Provide post-award contract administration support including monitoring performance and reporting to COR
• Track obligations, invoices, and financial reports for accuracy and compliance
• Maintain comprehensive post-award files through closeout
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Travel may be required to support events and meetings

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder coordination

Federal acquisition knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Collaboration platforms

Job description

Responsibilities

The Acquisition Analyst – Hardware/Software is responsible for but not limited to assisting the Acquisition Management Branch (AMB) within the Portfolio Resource Management Division (PRMD) by providing research, analysis, coordination, resource management, procurement-package development, and quality assurance across the acquisition lifecycle. The analyst supports hardware and software acquisition actions from initial requirement receipt through award and post-award administration, ensuring draft documentation and contract support actions comply with Defense Health Agency (DHA) policy, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and applicable terms and conditions.

• Provide technical support for all pre-award acquisition activities. All documentation will be prepared in draft form for Government review and approval.
  • Requirements Documentation: Assist with developing, consolidating, editing, and routing acquisition requirements documents, including Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Memoranda for Record (MFRs), Market Research Reports (MRRs), Limited Source Justifications (LSJs), Justifications and Approvals (J&As), and Justifications for an Exception to Fair Opportunity (JEFOS). Ensure hardware and software requirements, specifications, performance outcomes, measurable deliverables, and Requirement Validation and Determination Checklist (RVDC) justifications are complete, traceable, and aligned to mission needs.
  • Acquisition Planning: Support development of acquisition strategies and plans for hardware and software requirements, including modifications, recompetes, and option periods; coordinate functional and technical stakeholder input; and prepare supporting documentation for Government oversight.
  • Financial Analysis: Conduct analysis supporting Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), including review of funding requirements, contract ceilings, funding lines, and anticipated expenditures.
  • Records Management: Establish and maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready pre-award acquisition files in accordance with DHA, federal, and agency records-management policies.
• Provide post-award contract administration support for Government-identified in-scope hardware and software contracts and task orders.
  • Performance Monitoring:Monitor contractor performance against contract terms, conditions, quality standards, delivery schedules, and hardware/software deliverables; track submissions, timelines, and compliance; and report findings to the appropriate Government personnel, including the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
  • Reporting and Communication:Communicate stakeholder-identified vendor performance issues, risks, discrepancies, and compliance concerns to the COR and other appropriate Government oversight personnel to maintain visibility of contractor performance and contractual obligations.
  • Financial Analysis & Invoice Review: Track obligations and expenditures; review contractor invoices and financial reports for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with documented work performed; identify discrepancies; and support Government acceptance and approval.
  • Records Management:Assist Government oversight personnel in maintaining current, comprehensive, and audit-ready post-award files, including modifications, invoices, reports, correspondence, award documents, and other lifecycle documentation through closeout.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Prior DHA, Military Health System, or DoD experience desired.

• Work Hours: Monday-Friday 0800-1600 (flexible).
• Travel: occasional travel may be required to support customer events and meetings.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• 5 years with BS/BA; 9 years with a high school diploma.
• Working knowledge of federal acquisition processes, contract terms and conditions, and agency documentation requirements.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-coordination skills.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct market research and support acquisition planning.
• Proficiency with common office and document-management tools, particularly spreadsheets, word-processing, and collaboration platforms.
• Have or obtain favorable Tier 1 (i.e., Public Trust) investigation.
• Government contract requires person possess proof of U.S. citizenship.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.