Program Management / Acquisition Analyst

Arenatechnologies; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Program Management / Acquisition Analyst to support strategic acquisitions and mission partner requirements development for DoD and allied clients.

You will apply DoD and federal acquisition knowledge to shape program-level packages and guidance. The ideal candidate has experience with acquisition processes, market research, and metrics tracking, and holds an active SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of experience with DoD and federal acquisition policies.
• Skilled in program management support, requirements development, and market research.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with Government stakeholders and Mission Partners.
• Proficient in maintaining accurate program metrics and tracking systems.
• Must hold an active SECRET clearance.
• Educational: Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply expert knowledge of DoD and federal acquisition processes to help develop, review, and manage program-level acquisition packages.
• Maintain quality assurance standards, create acquisition templates, track package status, and report progress to leadership.
• Guide Government teams on the Strategic Management Tool and Requirements Approval Document processes.
• Conduct market research, support acquisition strategy development, and analyze new or revised acquisition policies to advise Government stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Requirements development

Market research

Communication

Acquisition policies

Security clearance

DoD knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.

The Sea, Land, Air Analysis Group’s mission is to deliver objective analyses, plans and strategies to US Navy, US Marine Corps, US Air Force, other DoD, and Australian Defence Force clients to support technology development, acquisition, delivery and sustainment decisions. The group provides the core of SPA thought leadership on Undersea Strategy, Software Development and Cost Estimating, with additional benchmark capabilities in AI/ML & Decision Analytics, Modeling and Simulation, and Future Force Assessments.

SPA has an immediate need for a Program Management / Acquisition Analyst to support strategic acquisitions, innovation initiatives, and mission partner requirements development. The role provides Advisory & Assistance Services (AAS) to the directorate responsible for deliberate operational planning and integrated program management across U-A portfolios.

Responsibilities

The Program Management / Acquisition Analyst will apply expert knowledge of DoW and federal acquisition processes to help develop, review, and manage program-level acquisition packages. This includes maintaining quality assurance standards, creating acquisition templates, tracking package status, and reporting progress to leadership. Additional responsibilities include guiding Government teams on the Strategic Management Tool and Requirements Approval Document processes, conducting market research, supporting acquisition strategy development, and analyzing new or revised acquisition policies to advise Government stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5-15 years of experience with DoD and federal acquisition policies
• Skilled in program management support, requirements development, and market research
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with Government stakeholders and Mission Partners
• Proficient in maintaining accurate program metrics and tracking systems
• Must hold an active SECRET clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree