Lifecycle Acquisition Management Analyst with Security Clearance

Quantech Services Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantech Services Inc. supports the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) with lifecycle acquisition management for GEOINT systems, from concept to full operation.

The role provides advisory, technical, and program management assistance to acquire and sustain GEOINT capabilities while meeting IC standards. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and 6+ years in acquisition/advisory roles, including 2+ years with NGA, plus strong analytics, advanced Excel, and PM proficiency to guide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business, computer science, geography, GIS, management, or systems engineering.
• At least 6 years of acquisition/advisory/management/technical experience, including 2+ years supporting NGA.
• Ability to apply analytic techniques to evaluate programmatic data and resolve inconsistencies.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and macros).
• Proficient in creating presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience with project management concepts and principles.

Responsibilities

• Acquisition Planning & Strategy: Assess current contracts and industry trends to identify opportunities for acquisition reform and support the development of acquisition strategies.
• 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 IC enterprise standards, architectural concepts, and security guidelines.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate across NGA directorates and external organizations (DoD and IC information assurance) for compliant solutions.
• Program Support: Provide guidance and actionable recommendations to program and project managers during major milestone reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Program management

Stakeholder coordination

Written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

MS Office Suite

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

• Acquisition Planning & Strategy: Assess current contracts and industry trends to identify opportunities for acquisition reform and support the development of acquisition strategies.
• 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 proficient 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
• Please see standard Work, Physical and Mental Requirements for all Quantech roles.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role 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 maybe required . This would require the ability to move files, or boxes with file data, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary, ability to lift up to 40lbs.

Mental Demands

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

We hire military. Security clearance required