Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst

MDW Associates is seeking multiple Lifecycle Acquisition Analysts at the Mid, Senior, and Expert levels to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency in the Fort Belvoir-Springfield, Virginia and St. Louis, Missouri areas. These professionals will support the planning, development, award, execution, and oversight of complex information technology and professional services acquisitions.These roles are primarily onsite at NGA facilities. A limited number of assignments may be performed at a government approved contractor site within an accredited SCIF. These assignments are not home-based remote positions.The Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:Develop and review acquisition strategies, acquisition plans, Statements of Work, Performance Work Statements, market research, Independent Government Cost Estimates, Justifications and Approvals, and related procurement documentation.Validate and refine program requirements and coordinate with program management, contracting, engineering, financial management, infrastructure, security, and mission stakeholders.Develop acquisition schedules, evaluation criteria, financial plans, and complete procurement packages.Support source selections and technical evaluations of contractor proposals, document evaluation results, and provide recommendations to Government decision makers.Monitor contract cost, schedule, performance, deliverables, and risk and recommend corrective actions when necessary.Review contractor deliverables and transition plans for compliance with contract requirements.Prepare briefings, reports, decision materials, and acquisition status information for program managers and senior leaders.Required Experience/Education:Mid-LevelThree to ten years of relevant experience with a bachelor's or master's degree.Senior LevelAt least ten years of relevant experience with a master's degree.Expert LevelIndustry recognized expertise in acquisition or program management and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.Expert level experience supporting the full lifecycle of Department of War or Intelligence Community acquisitions, including Major System Acquisitions.Preferred Experience/Skills:Direct experience supporting NGA or the GEOINT mission.Project Management Professional, Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, or comparable certification.Experience with NGA acquisition processes, infrastructure services, Agile software development, or systems engineering.Security Requirement(s):Maintain an active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access and remain eligible for NGA adjudication and access.Comply with NGA security requirements and complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph when required. Comply with all requirements for access to NGA facilities, systems, information, and approved classified workspaces.Company DescriptionIncorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in McLean, VA with offices in Huntsville, AL. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication, and hard work.Our core capabilities include:Strategic PlanningCost EstimatingBudget Programming and JustificationBudget ExecutionAcquisition ManagementFinancial Systems Support & IntegrationMDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.Additional InformationWe offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:HealthDentalVisionGroup Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term DisabilityRetirement/401(k)Flexible Leave PolicyAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.