Strategic Defense Acquisition Analyst

Guidehouse Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Business Analyst to support strategic and acquisition efforts within government programs. You will provide essential technical and administrative support to execute acquisition tasks, coordinate mission execution tracking, and deliver high-quality documentation and communications.

The role requires an active Secret clearance and a bachelor’s degree, with 5+ years in defense/federal environments. Strong analytical and writing skills are essential for executive briefings.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE SECRET clearance (must be maintained)
• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in strategic planning, program milestone tracking, and acquisition documentation within defense or federal frameworks.
• CBAP or equivalent business analysis certification.
• Experience preparing, updating, maintaining, and organizing mission execution documentation such as strategic plans and performance briefs.
• Experience collecting, organizing, and maintaining information that supports alignment among mission statements, goals, objectives, implementation activities, and performance measures.
• Experience providing technical and administrative support for acquisition program activities, including documentation, requirements and risk reviews, analysis of alternatives, and feasibility and execution assessments.
• Experience preparing, maintaining, and updating technical documentation, communication products, and resource documentation to defined timelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic and acquisition support activities and provide technical/administrative support for DoD/federal tasks.
• Coordinate mission execution tracking and compile acquisition program metrics.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality acquisition documentation and communication products.
• Support acquisition program activities, including requirements and risk reviews, and feasibility assessments.

Skills

Acquisition planning

Strategic planning

Program milestone tracking

Data visualization

Executive brief development

Mission execution documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (nice to have)

Tools

CBAP (certified business analysis)

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Business Analyst to support strategic and acquisition efforts within government programs. You will provide essential technical and administrative support to execute acquisition tasks, coordinate mission execution tracking, and deliver high-quality documentation and communications.

The role requires an active Secret clearance and a bachelor’s degree, with 5+ years in defense/federal environments. Strong analytical and writing skills are essential for executive briefings.