Acquisition Analyst - Senior (III) - JIATF 401

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Acquisition Analyst (III)

Full Time, Alexandria, VA

Secret clearance required

Referral bonus: $1,500

**This position is contingent upon government approval**

Overview:

Semper Valens Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Senior Acquisition Analyst to support the Government Task Force Marketplace, a mission-critical platform serving nearly 1,200 users. This position will provide acquisition management, programmatic oversight, and day-to-day operational support to ensure the continued functionality, sustainment, and effectiveness of the Marketplace system.

The Senior Acquisition Analyst will work closely with senior government civilians, military leadership, product teams, vendors, contractors, and Army Contracting Command to coordinate acquisition activities, maintain system capabilities, and support the full acquisition lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Army acquisition, program management, contracting processes, and system sustainment, with the ability to operate in a high-operational-tempo environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute acquisition management activities across assigned product lines, ensuring alignment with program objectives and mission requirements.
• Coordinate products, requirements, and taskings throughout all acquisition process and lifecycle phases.
• Provide ongoing programmatic and acquisition support for the Government Task Force Marketplace, including but not limited to sustainment, user requirements, and continued operational availability for approximately 1,200 users.
• Support Marketplace system enhancements, issue resolution, contractor coordination, and sustainment activities to maintain system functionality and meet evolving mission requirements.
• Prepare, configure, coordinate, and staff all required acquisition milestone documentation.
• Assist in developing contracting strategies, preparing contracting documentation, and coordinating acquisition activities with contracting personnel.
• Participate in Product Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), test events, test reviews, and product demonstrations.
• Provide contract oversight and monitor contractor performance for assigned products and services.
• Identify and assess cost, schedule, and performance tradeoffs to support informed acquisition decisions.
• Manage the transition of products from Program Management offices to DLA or Army Sustainment organizations.
• Develop and draft Acquisition Strategies, Acquisition Plans, and other required acquisition documentation.
• Coordinate with contracting personnel to achieve desired contractual outcomes and ensure alignment with government requirements.
• Maintain configuration control and ensure acquisition documentation and product baselines remain accurate and current.
• Develop and implement product risk mitigation plans to address potential cost, schedule, performance, and sustainment challenges.
• Perform acquisition planning, coordination, and analytical tasks in support of senior government leadership and mission priorities.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience supporting Army acquisition programs and the Department of War acquisition lifecycle.
• Experience with acquisition planning, contracting strategies, program management, and contract oversight.
• Experience supporting enterprise systems, digital marketplaces, or mission-critical applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with senior military and civilian leadership in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience working with the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW).

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Active Secret Clearance / TS-SCI Clearance preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Acquisition Management, Business Administration, Management, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field
• 10 years of demonstrated Acquisition Experience