Lifecycle Acquisition Management Analyst

Quantech Services, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantech Services, Inc. is seeking a Lifecycle Acquisition Management Analyst based in Springfield, VA. The role involves providing lifecycle acquisition management support to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) by developing key acquisition documents and ensuring compliance with intelligence community standards.

Ideal candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience in acquisition or management. The position also requires strong analytical skills, along with expertise in Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of acquisition, advisory, management, or technical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in support of NGA.
• Demonstrated experience in programmatic data evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing key acquisition documents.
• Provide subject matter expertise on GEOINT data formats.
• Advise on compliance with NGA and IC enterprise standards.
• Coordinate across various NGA directorates.
• Provide guidance during major milestone reviews.

Skills

Analytic techniques application

Microsoft Office Excel (pivot tables, macros)

Creating presentations in PowerPoint

Project management concepts and principles

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in relevant field

Job description

Lifecycle Acquisition Management Analyst

Functional Title: Management Analyst

Contract Position, State Location: Springfield, VA US (Primary)

Education: Bachelor's Level Degree

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

Provide lifecycle acquisition management support for a large program at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). Position involves providing comprehensive advisory, technical, and program management assistance to acquire and sustain GEOINT systems, from initial concept to full operational use. Responsibilities include market research, contract documentation, technical reviews, compliance with intelligence community standards, advising leadership on acquisition strategies, and supporting the entire system engineering lifecycle to meet NGA's mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Development: Assist in developing key acquisition documents, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and cost estimates.
• Technical Expertise: Provide subject matter expertise on GEOINT data formats, metadata, classification, release requirements, and sensor phenomenology.
• Compliance & Governance: Advise on compliance with NGA and Intelligence Community (IC) enterprise standards, architectural concepts, and security guidelines.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate across various NGA directorates and external organizations (like DoD and IC information assurance) to ensure consistent and compliant solutions.
• Program Support: Provide guidance and actionable recommendations to program and project managers during major milestone reviews.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant field such as business, computer science, geography, geospatial information systems (GIS), management, or systems engineering.
• At least 6 years of acquisition, advisory, management, or technical experience, including at least 2 years in support of NGA.
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytic techniques to evaluate programmatic data and resolve inconsistencies.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel (pivot tables and macros).
• Demonstrated proficiency in creating presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in project management concepts and principles.

Clearance Requirements

• Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly

Work, Physical and Mental Requirements

This role operates in a professional office environment. It routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands: This is largely a sedentary role mostly sitting; however, some filing may be required. It would require the ability to move files or boxes with file data, open filing cabinets, bend or stand as necessary, and lift up to 40 lbs.

Mental Demands: Reading; communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control and professionalism.