Acquisition Analyst

DCS is seeking a skilled Acquisition Analyst to provide acquisition policy support for a fast-paced Army product management office at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to get things done.Join our team and apply your analytical and problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment. At DCS Corporation, you’ll 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 DOW 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.Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.Bachelors and 12 years of experience. Equivalent or experience commensurate with DAWIA Level II certification in Program Management acquisition career field or PMP Certification.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.