IT Acquisition/FITARA Analyst

imagineeer LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Imagineeer seeks an IT Acquisition/FITARA Analyst to help a federal agency plan, buy, and govern its IT. You will review acquisitions for FITARA compliance, develop strategies, and turn investment data into clear reports and dashboards for leadership and oversight bodies.

Working with program managers, contracting officers, budget staff, and IT leadership, you will identify compliance gaps and advise on governance improvements, ensuring IT spending is properly planned, approved, and tracked.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT Management, Public Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of federal IT acquisitions or related program analysis experience
• Strong FITARA knowledge and implementing guidance (OMB M-15-14)
• Experience with FAR and agency-specific acquisition policies
• Familiarity with CPIC and IT budget/investment reporting requirements
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and briefings
• Excellent analytical, research, and communication skills
• Ability to brief senior executives and produce high-quality reports

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, and management of IT acquisitions in alignment with FAR and agency policies.
• Review proposed IT acquisitions to confirm FITARA review/approval before award.
• Conduct FITARA compliance assessments and recommend actions to improve performance.
• Develop acquisition strategies, conduct market research, and prepare cost/benefit analyses.
• Track and analyze IT investment portfolio with CPIC alignment and reporting.
• Prepare FITARA-related reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for leadership and oversight.
• Advise program offices on contract types and vendor engagement strategies.
• Coordinate with budget, finance, procurement, and IT teams for accurate reporting.
• Recommend governance improvements and track progress against performance measures.
• Develop training materials and guidance to strengthen staff understanding of FITARA.

Skills

5+ years experience in federal IT Acq/

FITARA knowledge (OMB M-15-14)

FAR and agency policies

CPIC/IT budget reporting

Excel & PowerPoint data analysis

Analytical research and communication

Briefing executives/reports/dashboard

Agile/DevSecOps in federal env

IT portfolio management knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT Management, Public Administration, or related field

Master's degree in Business/Public Policy/IT discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The IT Acquisition/FITARA Analyst helps a federal agency plan, buy, and govern its IT. Day to day, the Analyst reviews proposed IT acquisitions for FITARA compliance, develops acquisition strategies and market research, analyzes the IT investment portfolio, and turns acquisition and spending data into clear reports, dashboards, and briefings for leadership and oversight bodies. Working alongside program managers, contracting officers, budget staff, and IT leadership, the Analyst identifies compliance gaps, recommends improvements to IT governance and risk management, and helps make sure IT spending is properly planned, approved, and tracked.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, execution, and management of ACF IT acquisitions in alignment with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the HHS Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR), and HHS and ACF policies.
• Review proposed IT acquisitions and supporting documentation to confirm that FITARA CIO review and approval requirements are met before award.
• Conduct FITARA compliance assessments and recommend actions to improve HHS performance on the FITARA Scorecard.
• Develop acquisition strategies, conduct market research, and prepare cost/benefit and alternatives analyses to inform procurement decisions, including the use of category management and Best-in-Class contract vehicles.
• Track and analyze ACF's IT investment portfolio, ensuring alignment with Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) processes and accurate reporting to the Federal IT Dashboard.
• Prepare FITARA-related reports, dashboards, and briefing materials for ACF and HHS leadership, OMB, and congressional oversight requests.
• Advise program offices on contract types, acquisition methods, and vendor engagement strategies to maximize IT value.
• Coordinate with budget, finance, procurement, and IT teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of IT spending and investment data.
• Recommend IT governance improvements, risk management practices, and performance measures, and track progress against them.
• Develop training materials, job aids, and guidance to strengthen staff understanding of FITARA and acquisition best practices.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in federal IT acquisitions, procurement support, or related program analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of FITARA and its implementing guidance (including OMB M-15-14), and its impact on IT governance and CIO authorities.
• Experience with federal acquisition processes, including the FAR and agency-specific acquisition policies.
• Familiarity with CPIC, OMB Circular A-11 IT budget and investment reporting requirements, and IT portfolio management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis, dashboards, and executive briefings.
• Excellent analytical, research, and written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to brief senior federal executives and produce high-quality reports and dashboards.

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Master's degree in Business, Public Policy, or an IT-related discipline.
• FAC-C (Professional), DAWIA, or equivalent acquisition certification.
• Prior experience supporting HHS, ACF, or another federal civilian agency OCIO.
• Knowledge of Agile/DevSecOps and modern IT delivery models in federal environments.
• Experience with government IT financial systems, budget formulation, and portfolio management tools.
• Prior experience supporting congressional or OMB reporting related to FITARA.

Additional Information:

Employment for this position is contingent upon the candidate being a United States citizen and having the ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, in accordance with applicable federal regulations. We use AI to review Resumes. All hiring decisions will be made in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

About Imagineeer

Imagineeeris a fast-growing SBA 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business headquartered in Arlington, VA, delivering federal AI modernization across health, defense, homeland security, and transportation. We design, test, and deploy secure, AI-ready systems that move agencies from pilots to production without breaking governance, compliance, or mission continuity. Our Mission Studio model creates shared environments where policy, data, security, and operations come together. We are capability-driven and competitive by design, not program-dependent. Our leadership hasoperatedinside the federal systems we now transform, bringing institutional knowledge that accelerates delivery and reduces risk. If real delivery motivates you more than slides, and you want your work to compound across programs and agencies,Imagineeeris growing and we are building the team to match.