Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst (Software) - Senior (SAM) with Security Clearance

RTI Consulting, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

RTI Consulting, LLC in Springfield, VA is seeking a senior subject matter expert in the software acquisition lifecycle to lead end-to-end software procurement across the agency, from requirements through retirement.

The role requires 8+ years in DoW/IC programs, deep knowledge of FAR/DFAR and SAM, and the ability to coordinate with technical, contractual, legal, and funding stakeholders to ensure compliant, efficient software management and investment decisions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software acquisition lifecycle for DoD/IC programs.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Acquisition, IT Management).
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and agency implementations like NARI.
• Demonstrated experience with SAM principles, processes, and tools.
• Proficiency in government financial management and acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end software procurement, including requirements, market research, and pre/post-award docs.
• Develop and analyze software license acquisition strategies and contract vehicles.
• Oversee SAM lifecycle using agency tools, track assets from acquisition to discontinuance.
• Prepare and manage acquisition docs, briefings, and funding docs per FAR/DFAR/NARI guidelines.
• Serve as liaison between customers and government personnel with technical, contractual, legal, and funding stakeholders.
• Support PEBS/SAM billing through direct customer engagement and policy communication.

Skills

Software lifecycle management

FAR/DFAR knowledge

DoD/IC acquisition

Stakeholder liaison

SAM principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / IT / Acquisition

Tools

SAM tools

Govt procurement systems

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: As a senior subject matter expert in the software acquisition lifecycle, this individual serves as a key authority within the Customer PEBS/SAM office. This role is responsible for orchestrating and managing the total lifecycle of software assets across the agency, from procurement to retirement. This individual provides critical analysis, strategic recommendations, and hands‑on support to ensure a cohesive, compliant, and efficient agency‑wide approach to software acquisition and management, enabling government leadership to make informed investment and strategy decisions. Work at this level involves a wide range of complex assignments and non‑routine situations that require extensive knowledge in the specialty discipline.

Duties may include:

• Leading and managing the end-to-end software procurement process, including assisting customers with requirements definition, conducting market research, and developing comprehensive pre-award and post-award documentation.
• Developing and analyzing various software license acquisition strategies, assessing IC or DoD contract vehicles, and providing recommendations on the most efficient and effective procurement approaches.
• Overseeing the software asset management (SAM) lifecycle by utilizing agency tools to monitor, report on, and manage software licenses, maintain comprehensive documentation, and track assets from acquisition to discontinuance.
• Preparing and managing acquisition documentation, briefings, and funding documents in accordance with FAR, DFAR, and NARI guidelines, ensuring full compliance with all regulations.
• Serving as a primary liaison between customers and government personnel, coordinating with technical, contractual, legal, and funding stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure successful procurement actions.
• Supporting the PEBS/SAM billing process through direct customer engagement, communication of billing policies, and effective resolution of issues. Required Skills:
• A minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience in managing the software acquisition lifecycle for DoW or IC programs.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Acquisition, IT Management).
• Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, including the FAR, DFAR, and agency-specific implementations like the NARI.
• Demonstrated experience with software asset management (SAM) principles, processes, and tools.
• Proficiency in using government financial management and acquisition systems to process purchase actions and funding documents. Desired Skills:
• Direct experience supporting the Customer PEBS/SAM office.
• Experience providing analysis and recommendations on complex software licensing models and acquisition strategies.
• Familiarity with Customer's specific requirement management, contracting, and business software tools.
• Experience developing and presenting acquisition strategies and status briefings to senior executive-level leadership.

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.