Acquisition Analyst

Acquisition Analyst

ARServices is seeking an experienced Acquisition Analyst to provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Research and Development Directorate. The successful candidate will support DoD acquisition activities, budget execution, and RDT&E program management for classified CWMD programs. Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to developing acquisition documentation, managing spend plans, tracking financial performance, and providing analytical support to advance technology development and warfighter capabilities.

The qualified candidate will support all phases of acquisition planning for CWMD research and development requirements by providing acquisition strategy recommendations, evaluating procurement approaches, and conducting market research to identify capable vendors, technologies, and services that meet mission objectives.

This is a full-time position based at DTRA Headquarters in Fort Belvoir, VA, with minimal travel expected.

ARServices Limited (ARServices) has delivered high-end consulting services across the Federal government for over 20 years. We specialize in providing innovative budget, financial, technical, and program management solutions. ARServices is purpose-built to address the complex challenges inherent to supporting national security missions. We combine the infrastructure and resources of a large business with agility, flexibility, and quick decision-making in our relentless pursuit of mission success. Headquartered in Falls Church, VA and maintaining a national presence, ARServices offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future while advancing your career.

A qualified candidate will perform the following duties and responsibilities, but are not limited to:

• Prepare solicitation documentation to include Needs Statements, Statements of Work, Independent Government Cost Estimates, contract structures and evaluation factors
• Conduct analysis of alternatives for acquisition and contracting options
• Conduct comprehensive Risk Analysis related to contracts and projects
• Provide cost estimating, life-cycle costing, and cost-benefit analyses in support of acquisition options
• Plan, coordinate, integrate, implement, and evaluate the use of available acquisition methods
• Review program documentation to ensure technical validity and facilitate cross-communication regarding program priorities and courses of action
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams and serve as acquisition point of contact
• Track cost, schedule, and performance parameters of current contracts and projects
• Support the development of contract option execution documentation
• Assist with tracking project expenditures and development/maintenance of program review materials
• Ensure acquisition planning is compliant with Federal Acquisition Regulation, DoD Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, other DoD Acquisition Directives, and DTRA-specific Acquisition Directives and program management direction

Security Clearance Requirement: Current DoD Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance with SCI access.

Required Qualifications:

• Current DoD Top Secret clearance with access to SCI
• Bachelor or Master's degree in a discipline relating to acquisition, program management, or business
• Minimum of ten years of experience in DoD contract and acquisition planning
• Experience with DoD Research and Development (R&D) programs
• Extensive knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, DoD Directive 5000 series and other DoD acquisition and contracting policies
• Documented experience with DoD acquisition pathways

Desired Qualifications:

• MA degree in Acquisition or Contracting.
• Experience as a warranted government contracting officer
• Certification as a Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM)
• Defense Acquisition University Program Management coursework
• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification in program management or contracting areas
• Experience with Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) R&D programs
• Previous Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification at level 2 or 3
• Experience at DTRA
• Experience managing R&D at a DoD or Department of Energy Lab

ARServices is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.