Strategic Acquisition Analyst - Cost, Risk & IGCE

DCS Corporation; California; On-site; USD 73,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation is seeking a proficient Cost/Acquisition Analyst to provide high-level technical and analytical support for DoD acquisition and budgeting processes in California. The role emphasizes independent data analysis, rigorous critical thinking, and clear communication of complex information to executives.

Responsibilities include data cleansing and integration across systems, lifecycle forecasting, GFP handling, and presenting actionable insights via executive dashboards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in Program Cost Control, Defense Finance, or Acquisition Analytics.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Deep understanding of defense procurement lifecycles and DoD budget constraints.
• Experience in financial management and analysis reporting for Support Service Programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical and analytical support for acquisition and financing.
• Conduct independent analysis to frame complex acquisition questions and derive actionable insights.
• Perform data cleansing, integration, and synthesis of large datasets from acquisition/financial systems.
• Create executive-ready data visualizations and dashboards for non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain GFP contract actions and ensure tracking and authorization standards.
• Assist in evaluating contracts during the Evaluation Phase with critical thinking.
• Analyze ceilings, funding allocations, and burn rates for cost control.
• Advise on strategic acquisition planning and market research.

Skills

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Financial analysis

Communication

Independent work

Defense procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

DCS Corporation is seeking a proficient Cost/Acquisition Analyst to provide high-level technical and analytical support for DoD acquisition and budgeting processes in California. The role emphasizes independent data analysis, rigorous critical thinking, and clear communication of complex information to executives.

Responsibilities include data cleansing and integration across systems, lifecycle forecasting, GFP handling, and presenting actionable insights via executive dashboards.