Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst – Expert

RTI Consulting, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RTI Consulting, LLC is seeking a Principal Expert Manager to support complex program acquisition and management in Springfield, Virginia. The role involves leading acquisition planning, advising government leadership, and coordinating across departments. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 12 years of program management experience, a Bachelor's degree, and preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and PMP certification. RTI values diversity and non-discrimination in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of demonstrated experience in Program Management for complex programs.
• Expert-level experience in the full lifecycle of DoW or IC acquisitions.
• PMP or DAWIA Level III certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition and program management counsel to government leadership.
• Support preparation of procurement packages for Major System Acquisitions.
• Coordinate high-level activities across various departments for compliant acquisitions.
• Support agency-level governance in acquisition strategy formulation.
• Identify contractual issues and recommend actions to leadership.
• Plan contractor support strategy for IV&V and system security.

Skills

Program Management

Risk Management

Strategic Planning

Contract Execution

Business Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Clearance Required

US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI or TS/SCI w/polygraph. If polygraph is not held, candidates must be willing to take a polygraph.

Position Description

As a principal expert, this manager provides overarching strategic acquisition and program management support for a complex portfolio of programs. The role involves leading long-term acquisition planning, interfacing with senior agency executives, managing cross‑functional dependencies, and ensuring that all procurement actions align with the agency’s strategic, financial, and architectural objectives.

Duties May Include

• Providing expert acquisition and program management counsel to senior government leadership on strategic planning, contract execution, and business development activities.
• Supporting the coordination and final review of complete procurement packages for Major System Acquisitions, including SOWs, Market Research, and IGCEs.
• Coordinating high‑level activities between Acquisition, Contracts, Software Asset Management, Engineering, and Finance to enable the rapid and compliant acquisition of enterprise solutions.
• Supporting agency‑level governance groups in the formulation of sound, long‑range acquisition strategies and spending plans.
• Proactively identifying existing and potential contractual issues at a portfolio level, analyzing their systemic impact, and recommending courses of action to senior government leadership.
• Planning the overall contractor support strategy for IV&V and system security, ensuring the government receives a comprehensive and threat‑informed assessment of the technical solution.

Required Skills

• A minimum of 12 years of demonstrated experience in Program Management, including cost, schedule, performance, and risk management for complex programs.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Expert‑level experience in the full lifecycle of DoW or IC acquisitions, including the development and management of Major System Acquisitions.

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or DAWIA Level III certification in Program Management.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with senior executives (SES/Flag Officer) on time‑sensitive, complex acquisition matters.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the relationship between IC agencies.

All employment decisions at RTI are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

RTI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.