ACAT/MDAP Acquisition SME

Koniag Government Services, LLC•Arlington, VA

1d•$140,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Koniag Professional Services, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced ACAT/MDAP Acquisition SME to support KPS and a government customer in Arlington, Virginia. The role provides expert analysis, policy formulation, and data management across Army acquisition activities, supporting program oversight, reporting, data integrity, and compliance. The SME analyzes Army acquisition programs across the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA), Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA), Defense Business System (DBS), Software Pathway (SWP), and Urgent Capability Acquisition (UCA) pathways. The position supports acquisition reporting systems and program visibility, including database extracts, content management, workspace development, metrics collection, and data planning. The analyst researches data deviations, identifies root causes, and recommends remediation. The role also supports reporting software testing and oversight, system change proposals, internal controls, and the preparation of briefings and reports for senior leadership and government stakeholders. The position is based in Arlington, VA.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in Army or DoD acquisition program analysis, management, or policy support.
Final Secret clearance.
Demonstrated experience working with ACAT programs and/or Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs).
Familiarity with Army and OSD acquisition reporting systems, including DAVE and/or PMRT.
In-depth knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System, including applicable DoD Instructions, Army Regulations, and acquisition pathway frameworks (MCA, MTA, DBS, SWP, and UCA).
Ability to analyze complex acquisition program data, identify trends and discrepancies, determine root causes, and develop actionable remediation recommendations.
Experience supporting acquisition reporting requirements, metrics collection, and data planning across multiple program types and acquisition pathways.
Proficiency with DAVE and/or PMRT, or demonstrated ability to rapidly learn equivalent systems.
Proficiency with SharePoint for content management, workspace development, and document control.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to synthesize large datasets into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
Experience supporting policy formulation and regulatory compliance within a DoD or Army acquisition environment.
Familiarity with Concept to Product, End-to-End, and Should-Cost analysis methodologies.

Nice To Haves

DAWIA certification in Program Management, Business/Financial Management, or a related functional area.
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau for acquisition metrics reporting and dashboard development.
Familiarity with OSD reporting requirements, including Selected Acquisition Reports (SARs) and other statutory reporting obligations.
Experience developing and submitting system change proposals for acquisition data management systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document analysis of Army acquisition programs across designated pathways, including MCA, MTA, DBS, SWP, and UCA.
Maintain and manage database extracts related to acquisition program analysis, using SharePoint for content management and workspace development.
Provide acquisition program analysis, reporting, and policy and regulatory formulation across applicable acquisition pathways.
Support emerging reporting requirements, metrics collection, and data planning across programs and pathways.
Research data deviations, identify root causes, and recommend and document remediation actions.
Support the Defense Acquisition Visibility Environment (DAVE), Army Program Manager Resource Tools (PMRT), and evolving Army or OSD technologies used to capture program data.
Participate in testing and functional oversight of acquisition reporting software systems and develop and submit system change proposals as needed.
Support efforts to capture acquisition program data for all Army acquisition programs, regardless of pathway or size.
Assist with acquisition reporting, policy formulation, and the collection, analysis, and evaluation of Army reporting requirements.
Support internal controls responsibilities in alignment with applicable regulations and oversight frameworks.
Prepare briefings, reports, and documentation for senior leadership and government stakeholders in support of acquisition oversight.