Senior Project Analyst (Secret Clearance Required)

Akima; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) is seeking a Senior Project Analyst to support DoD customers with acquisition, program management, and financial planning. The role focuses on creating acquisition documentation, IGEs/IGCEs, and funding packages for complex technology initiatives in a hybrid Charleston, SC area.

The candidate will work with Government Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and technical teams to ensure compliant, well-documented acquisitions and funding execution across O&M,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 10+ years in DoD acquisition/program management preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS and DoD processes.

Responsibilities

• Understand government acquisition lifecycle and translate requirements into strategies.
• Collaborate with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, and stakeholders to document funding actions.
• Produce high-quality IGEs, IGCEs, J&As, and acquisition documentation with minimal revision.
• Advise on acquisition planning, funding strategies, and program execution.
• Prepare PR packages and acquisition planning docs for Contracting Offices.
• Coordinate funding docs across O&M, Procurement, RDT&E and other funds.
• Review docs for compliance with FAR/DoD guidance and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Acquisition lifecycle

IGEs/IGCEs

DoD policy

Government leadership comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

PEO Digital is seeking an experienced Senior Project Analyst to provide acquisition, program management, and financial planning support to Department of Defense customers. This position supports senior Government leadership by developing acquisition documentation, funding packages, Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), Justifications and Approvals (J&As), market research, and other program management artifacts necessary to execute complex technology initiatives.

This hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance to Charleston, SC.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will possess an exceptional understanding of the Government acquisition lifecycle and be capable of translating operational requirements into actionable acquisition strategies.
• This individual will work directly with Government Program Managers, Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, Resource Managers, and technical stakeholders to ensure funding requests and acquisition actions are properly documented, justified, and successfully executed.
• The ideal candidate understands the nuances of appropriations law, funding execution, and acquisition documentation and is recognized for producing high‑quality work products requiring minimal Government revision.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Government Program Managers on acquisition planning, funding strategies, and program execution.
• Develop high‑quality acquisition documentation supporting new requirements, contract modifications, and procurement actions.
• Prepare Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) utilizing market research, historical pricing, labor analyses, and technical requirements.
• Develop persuasive Justifications and Approvals (J&As) and Limited Sources Justifications (LSJs) supporting sole‑source and other acquisition strategies.
• Assist Government personnel in selecting appropriate contract vehicles, procurement approaches, and funding strategies.
• Prepare Procurement Request (PR) packages and acquisition planning documentation for submission to Contracting Offices.
• Coordinate funding documentation and assist Government resource managers with execution of Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Procurement, Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), and other appropriated funds.
• Analyze acquisition requirements to ensure documentation complies with FAR, DFARS, DoD policies, and agency‑specific guidance.
• Develop Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Market Research Reports, Determinations and Findings (D&Fs), and acquisition decision documentation.
• Track acquisition packages from development through contract award while proactively identifying issues that could delay execution.
• Coordinate across Program Management, Contracting, Legal, Comptroller, and Technical organizations to resolve acquisition and funding issues.
• Prepare executive‑level briefings, white papers, decision papers, and status reports supporting Government leadership.
• Review acquisition documentation for completeness, technical accuracy, and compliance before submission.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of evolving acquisition regulations, procurement policy, and DoD guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Acquisition Management, Finance, Public Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted where appropriate.
• Minimum of 10 years supporting Department of Defense acquisition and program management organizations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting PEOs, SYSCOMs, NAVWAR, NIWC, NAVSEA, NAVAIR, or similar DoD acquisition organizations.
• Extensive experience developing Independent Government Estimates (IGEs/IGCEs).
• Extensive experience writing Justifications and Approvals (J&As), Limited Source Justifications (LSJs), Determinations and Findings (D&Fs), and acquisition strategy documentation.
• Experience preparing acquisition packages from initial requirement through contract award.
• Experience supporting Government funding requests utilizing multiple appropriation types.
• Experience supporting Government Program Managers and Contracting Officers throughout the acquisition lifecycle.
• Experience conducting market research and developing acquisition documentation for services, hardware, and software procurements.

Security Clearance

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Expert knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DFARS, and DoD acquisition processes.
• Strong understanding of appropriations law and the appropriate use of O&M, Procurement, RDT&E, and other funding sources.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing accurate, defensible Independent Government Estimates (IGEs/IGCEs).
• Exceptional ability to write acquisition documentation that clearly communicates technical and business justifications.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex acquisition scenarios and recommend practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior Government leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple acquisition actions simultaneously while meeting aggressive deadlines.
• High attention to detail with exceptional technical writing and document quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• DAWIA or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act certification, or successor DoD acquisition certification.
• FAC-C Professional or equivalent acquisition certification.
• Experience supporting PEO Digital, NAVWAR, or NIWC Atlantic acquisition organizations.
• Experience working directly within Government acquisition offices.
• Experience supporting enterprise IT, cloud, cybersecurity, software development, or digital modernization programs.
• Familiarity with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution processes.
• Experience developing acquisition documentation supporting Other Transaction Authorities, IDIQ contracts, and task order competitions.

Job ID

2026‑25357

Work Type

Hybrid

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.