Senior Acquisitions Analyst

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Professional Development Assistance

Paid Time Off

Federal Holidays observance

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. is seeking an Acquisitions Analyst III to conduct research and analyze potential targets, evaluating financial performance and strategic fit.

The role operates independently on complex technical and business matters within a federal contractor environment. The candidate will perform due diligence, build financial models, and support procurement planning, with a focus on entering high-value opportunities while maintaining compliance and accessibility standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four to seven (4-7) years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Public Trust level, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive research and analysis to identify potential acquisition targets in line with the organization’s growth strategy.
• Evaluates financial statements, market trends, and industry data to assess financial performance and strategic fit of targets.
• Performs due diligence on potential acquisitions, including analyzing financial statements and market data.
• Supports cost estimate development and procurement planning inputs for PR packages and acquisition materials.
• Prepares detailed financial models and valuation analyses to determine ROIs of acquisitions.
• Collaborates with finance, legal, and operations to ensure smooth acquisition execution.
• Maintains acquisition action trackers, milestone records, and review logs.
• Presents reports and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Monitors industry trends and market conditions to identify opportunities.
• Delivers status inputs and deliverables conforming to Section 508 accessibility standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Research skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Financial modeling

Job description

The Acquisitions Analyst III is responsible for conducting thorough research and analysis to identify potential acquisition targets and evaluate their financial performance and strategic fit. Works independently as a specialist on complex technical and business matters.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long‑term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug‑free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Public Trust level, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conducts comprehensive research and analysis to identify potential acquisition targets in line with the organization’s growth strategy.

Evaluates financial statements, market trends, and industry data to assess the financial performance and strategic fit of potential targets.

Performs due diligence on potential acquisitions, including analyzing financial statements, conducting market research, and assessing risks and opportunities.

Supports cost estimate development and prepares inputs to procurement planning documents, Purchase Request (PR) packages, and acquisition review materials, and documents assumptions, sources, and questions requiring Government direction.

Analyzes program cost, schedule, and performance information to identify variances, dependencies, risks, and emerging execution issues.

Prepares detailed financial models and valuation analyses to determine the potential value and return on investment of potential acquisitions.

Collaborates with cross‑functional teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to gather necessary information and ensure smooth execution of the acquisition process.

Maintains acquisition action trackers, milestone records, decision logs, and review comment matrices.

Prepares and presents reports, presentations, and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.

Monitors and tracks industry trends, competitor activities, and market conditions to identify potential acquisition opportunities.

Provides accurate inputs to recurring status reports and quarterly program reviews; prepares deliverables that conform to Section 508 accessibility standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four to seven (4-7) years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $100,000 to $125,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
• STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
• Legal-Aid Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
• Training and Development Opportunities