Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst – Mid

RTI Consulting, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RTI Consulting, LLC in Springfield, Virginia is seeking an experienced analyst to provide hands-on support throughout the acquisition lifecycle. The role requires developing key acquisition documents, participating in program meetings, and coordinating with technical teams to ensure timely procurement actions. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in acquisition documentation and monitoring program performance. This position requires US citizenship and a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the full lifecycle of DoW or IC acquisitions.
• Proven experience developing a range of acquisition documentation (SOWs, PWS, etc.).
• Experience monitoring program cost, risk, schedule, and performance from an acquisition perspective.

Responsibilities

• Independently developing a full range of acquisition documentation.
• Assisting in the preparation of detailed Independent Government Cost Estimates.
• Participating in program meetings to capture acquisition-related impacts.
• Coordinating with teams to ensure requirements are defined and funded.
• Providing independent review of acquisition-related deliverables.

Skills

Experience in the full lifecycle of DoW or IC acquisitions

Experience developing acquisition documentation (SOWs, PWS)

Monitoring program cost, risk, schedule, and performance

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

This analyst provides hands‑on support throughout the acquisition lifecycle for specific programs. The role focuses on independently developing key acquisition documents, actively participating in program and acquisition meetings, and coordinating with various technical and functional teams to ensure procurement actions are timely and well-supported.

Duties May Include

• Independently developing a full range of acquisition documentation, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Market Research reports, and Justifications & Approvals (J&As).
• Assisting in the preparation of detailed Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) by gathering and analyzing historical cost data.
• Actively participating in program meetings, including training events, sprint planning, and Program Management Reviews, to capture and document acquisition‑related impacts.
• Coordinating with Infrastructure Service Providers (ISPs), engineering teams, and finance departments to ensure requirements are clearly defined and properly funded for contract actions.
• Providing independent review of acquisition‑related deliverables (e.g., transition plans, monthly status reports) for the government program manager.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience in the full lifecycle of DoW or IC acquisitions.
• Proven experience developing a range of acquisition documentation (SOWs, PWS, etc.).
• Experience monitoring program cost, risk, schedule, and performance from an acquisition perspective.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in government Source Selection procedures, Task Order management, and processing Change Proposals.
• Experience with system engineering processes, particularly requirements analysis and decomposition.

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