Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst, Mid

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms ground soldier and maritime systems in 50 locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science signal processing data fusion artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning (ML) and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ USs dedicated experts in defense aerospace security and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter Security Forces and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives disciplines and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex our diverse and inclusive environment you can be authentic feel valued be respected and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ is seeking a mid-level Lifecycle Acquisition Analyst to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) under the Integrated Mission and Unified Acquisitions (IMUA) GEOINT Ground program.

You will provide hands-on support throughout the acquisition lifecycle for NGA programs independently developing key acquisition documents participating in program and acquisition meetings and coordinating with technical engineering and finance teams so procurement actions are timely well-defined and properly funded. This is an on-site position at NGA Arnold MO.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop a full range of acquisition documentation including SOWs PWSs market research reports and Justifications & Approvals (J&As).
• Assist in preparing detailed Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) by gathering and analyzing historical cost data.
• Participate in program meetings including training events and Program Management Reviews to capture and document acquisition-related impacts.
• Coordinate with Infrastructure Service Providers (ISPs) engineering teams and finance to ensure requirements are clearly defined and properly funded for contract actions.
• Provide independent review of acquisition-related deliverables (e.g. transition plans monthly status reports) for the government program manager.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree and 310 years of relevant experience compliant with GSA standards
• Demonstrated experience in the full lifecycle of DoW or IC acquisitions
• Proven experience developing a range of acquisition documentation (SOWs PWSs etc.)
• Experience monitoring program cost risk schedule and performance from an acquisition perspective
• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access; #qinetiqclearedjob
• Willingness to undergo and successfully complete a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph
• Eligible for OCONUS travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field
• Experience with government source selection procedures task order management and processing change proposals
• Experience with systems engineering processes particularly requirements analysis and decomposition

Pay Transparency

The salary range for this role is $78000 - $90000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to or call Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race age color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected Veteran status.

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