Senior Acquisition Analyst

MDW Associates; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible Leave Policy

Job summary

MDW Associates is seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst in Arlington, VA. This role supports the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment with essential contracting policy and regulatory guidance.

The position is hybrid, requiring on-site work two to three days a week. Candidates need a Master's Degree and at least 7 years in drafting acquisition policies. Active Secret Security Clearance is mandatory. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Acquisition policy drafting.
• Experience in acquisition for at least 3 years.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain contracting policy memorandums and guidance.
• Support collaboration with Government agencies and stakeholders.
• Develop legislation and policies related to contracting matters.

Skills

Drafting Acquisition policy

Acquisition experience

Strong communication skills

Independent work

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

MDW Associates is currently seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst to work with our government client in Arlington, VA. The Senior Acquisition Analyst will support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)), which plays a critical role within the Department of War (DoW).

This role is hybrid and is on-site two to three days per week.

The Senior Acquisition Analyst may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:

• Prepare, publish and maintain contracting policy memorandums and regulatory guidance.
• Coordinate with other Government agencies and stakeholders to support drafting, analysis, and staffing of tasks including but not limited to the following: Legislative Proposals; Congressional Reporting; memoranda; regulations; waivers; deviations; FOIA requests; audit responses; instructions; guidebooks; and training.
• Develop contracting-related legislation, policies, regulations, memoranda, and presentations (briefing slides) in support of:
  • Defense Acquisition of Services policy matters and regulatory impacts, Services Acquisition Working Group (SAWG) initiatives and Services Review Panels (SRP).
  • Workforce Development; Contract competition policy; AbilityOne, Section 889, Section 889; Cyber policies; Federal legislative process; war policy; and statutory frameworks governing DoW operations.

Required Experience/Skills:

• At least 7 years of recent experience in drafting Acquisition policy, regulations, and legislation.
• A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in acquisition.
• Capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple concurrent tasks with urgent deadlines, interfacing with other congressional analysts throughout the DoW, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Products must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to synthesize complex legislative language, quickly determining DoW equities (areas of DoW responsibility or impact).

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III certification in Acquisition Program Management Practitioner (or Legacy Level III) or Contracting Professional (or Legacy Level III) is highly desirable.

Education Requirements:

• Master's Degree is required but a bachelor's degree may be substituted with a minimum of 7 years' experience in acquisition.

Security Requirements:

• Candidates for this position must have an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Company Description

Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in McLean, VA with offices in Huntsville, AL. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication, and hard work.

Our core capabilities include:

• Strategic Planning
• Cost Estimating
• Budget Programming and Justification
• Budget Execution
• Acquisition Management
• Financial Systems Support & Integration

MDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
• Retirement/401(k)
• Flexible Leave Policy

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.