Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst - Mid with Security Clearance

RTI Consulting, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RTI Consulting, LLC in Springfield, VA is seeking an analyst to provide hands-on support across the acquisition lifecycle for specific programs. The role focuses on independently developing acquisition documents and coordinating with technical and functional teams to ensure procurement actions are timely and well-supported.

Duties include creating SOWs, PWSs, Market Research reports, and JAs; assisting IGCE preparation by analyzing cost data; participating in program meetings, sprint planning,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Independently developing a full range of acquisition documentation (SOWs, PWS, Market Research reports, J&As).
• Assisting in IGCE preparation by gathering and analyzing historical cost data.
• Participating in program meetings, sprint planning, and Program Management Reviews to capture impacts.
• Coordinating with ISPs, engineering, and finance to ensure requirements are defined and funded for contract actions.

Skills

Acquisition lifecycle

SOWs & PWS

IGCE analysis

Program meetings coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Location: Springfield, VA 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. Work at this level involves independently performing the full range of assigned duties with minimal day‑to‑day instruction. 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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