Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst, Mid with Security Clearance

QinetiQ US; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US seeks a mid-level Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst to support NGA programs in St. Louis, MO. On-site role focused on developing acquisition documents, conducting IGCEs, and coordinating with engineering, finance, and program teams throughout the lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 3–10 years in DoW/IC acquisitions, experience with SOWs and PWSs, and a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; CI polygraph may be required. Travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree required with 3–10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in full lifecycle DoW or IC acquisitions.
• Proven ability to develop acquisition documentation (SOWs, PWSs, etc.).
• Experience monitoring cost, risk, schedule, and performance from an acquisition perspective.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop acquisition documentation (SOWs, PWSs, market research, J&As).
• Prepare IGCEs from historical cost data and analyses.
• Participate in program meetings to capture acquisition impacts; coordinate with ISPs, engineering, and finance.
• Provide independent review of acquisition deliverables for the government program manager.

Skills

Acquisition lifecycle

IGCE analysis

SOWs & PWSs

Cost, schedule & performance

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Position Overview

QinetiQ is seeking a mid-level Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) under the Integrated Mission and Unified Acquisitions (IMUA) GEOINT Ground program. You will provide hands‑on support throughout the acquisition lifecycle for NGA programs, independently developing key acquisition documents, participating in program and acquisition meetings, and coordinating with technical, engineering, and finance teams so procurement actions are timely, well‑defined, and properly funded. This is an on‑site position at NGA St. Louis, MO. Responsibilities * Independently develop a full range of acquisition documentation, including SOWs, PWSs, market research reports, and Justifications & Approvals (J&As).

• Assist in preparing detailed Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) by gathering and analyzing historical cost data.
• Participate in program meetings, including training events and Program Management Reviews, to capture and document acquisition-related impacts.
• Coordinate with Infrastructure Service Providers (ISPs), engineering teams, and finance to ensure requirements are clearly defined and properly funded for contract actions.
• Provide independent review of acquisition-related deliverables (e.g., transition plans, monthly status reports) for the government program manager. Required Qualifications * Bachelor's or Master's degree and 3–10 years of relevant experience, compliant with GSA standards
• Demonstrated experience in the full lifecycle of DoW or IC acquisitions
• Proven experience developing a range of acquisition documentation (SOWs, PWSs, etc.)
• Experience monitoring program cost, risk, schedule, and performance from an acquisition perspective
• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access; #qinetiqclearedjob
• Willingness to undergo and successfully complete a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph
• Eligible for OCONUS travel Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Experience with government source selection procedures, task order management, and processing change proposals
• Experience with systems engineering processes, particularly requirements analysis and decomposition Pay Transparency The salary range for this role is $78,000 - $90,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.