Contracts Analyst

Acquisition Analyst

Are you ready to put your acquisition expertise to work on meaningful, high-impact programs? DCS is seeking motivated professionals to support dynamic U.S. Army acquisition efforts in a fast-paced product office environment in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. As an Acquisition Analyst, you will provide DoD acquisition lifecycle management support to Army acquisition programs and integrated government teams, working across a variety of programs and task areas where your contributions truly matter.

As part of our team, you will bring your problem-solving mindset, acquisition skills, and analytical expertise to life. At DCS Corporation, you will find competitive pay, top-tier benefits, and a collaborative, innovative culture built to support your growth. Best of all, you'll be part of a mission-driven team focused on achieving meaningful results.

This is a full-time, onsite position.

Essential Job Functions:

• Executes DoD acquisition lifecycle management for assigned projects.
• Coordinates work products and tasks across the acquisition process and life cycle phases.
• Prepares, configures, and staffs milestone documentation.
• Assists with determining contracting strategy, prepares contracting documents, and coordinates activities with Army Contracting Command.
• Participates in source selection boards and conducts technical evaluations.
• Participates in product IPTs, test events, test reviews, and product demonstrations.
• Assists in providing contract oversight for assigned products.
• Maintains and manages the program budget and master schedule.
• Identifies cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs.
• Develops draft Acquisition Strategies, Acquisition Plans and other acquisition documents.
• Works with contracting personnel to achieve desired contracted outcome.
• Maintains configuration control of acquisition documents.
• Prepares plans for product risk mitigation.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Must have a Secret clearance or be able to obtain one.

Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience.

Understand the FAR and have a demonstrated ability to develop contracting and procurement packages.

Knowledge and demonstrated skills in: Product Life Cycle Management Project Team Management Acquisition and Contracting documents (to include J&A, Source Selection Plans, PWS, IGCE, D&F), WAWF, iRAPT, cost analysis, Project Management, database management, GFEBS, DODI 5000.02, Defense Acquisition System, and JCIDS.

Strong analytical and presentation skills.

Proactive, self-starter with strong communication and organizational skills.

Desired Skills:

Experience working as a Government Contracts Specialist is a plus.

Equivalent or experience commensurate with DAWIA Level II certification in Program Management acquisition career field or PMP Certification.