Acquisition Analyst - Onsite, Washington, DC
About The Position
BluePath Labs is seeking an Acquisition Analyst to support acquisition policy compliance, oversight, and governance for a civilian client’s acquisition programs and related efforts. The analyst will advise and guide stakeholders on the acquisition process, review acquisition documents and plans, and analyze program planning and execution. The role supports effective program execution, risk mitigation, and improved mission outcomes across homeland security initiatives. The analyst will assist Government personnel with correspondence and briefings for programs and senior leaders, track actions, and develop, implement, manage, and improve performance metrics for acquisition governance and policy. The position also coordinates performance measures, planning, metrics reporting, and analysis of the client’s programs and activities, and provides acquisition analysis, strategic planning, and administrative or technical support. The analyst collaborates with cross-functional teams to analyze, evaluate, and optimize acquisition processes while supporting compliance with federal regulations and client directives. This position is fully onsite in Washington, DC, based on client needs. Public Trust is required or must be obtainable; candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and retain a DHS Suitability Background Investigation.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and retain a DHS Suitability Background Investigation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- At least 3 years of program management experience supporting Federal acquisition programs, preferably within DHS or DoD.
- Superior communication skills for working with team members and drafting technical documents.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment with competing priorities.
- Ability to work fully onsite based on client needs.
- Public Trust clearance required or ability to obtain it.
Nice To Haves
- Experience overseeing Major Acquisition Programs, such as ACAT I/II equivalents, and familiarity with the DHS Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF).
- Experience working in a systems engineering environment.
- Knowledge of DHS policies, including MD 102-01 and related acquisition instructions.
- DHS Background Investigation or active Top Secret clearance.
- Prior involvement in DHS-specific programs such as CBRN systems, border security, and immigration systems.
- Program management experience supporting Federal acquisition programs within DHS or DoD.
Responsibilities
- Advise and guide stakeholders on the acquisition process.
- Review acquisition documents and plans.
- Analyze program planning and execution.
- Support acquisition policy compliance, oversight, and governance for civilian client acquisition programs and related efforts.
- Assist Government personnel in preparing correspondence and briefings for programs and senior leaders.
- Track actions.
- Develop, implement, manage, and improve performance metrics for acquisition governance and policy.
- Coordinate performance measures, planning, metrics reporting, and analysis of client programs and activities.
- Provide acquisition analysis, strategic planning, and administrative or technical support.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, evaluate, and optimize acquisition processes.
- Support compliance with federal regulations and client directives.
Benefits
- Employer-sponsored healthcare plan.
- Lifestyle and wellness reimbursement.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Tuition assistance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off for vacation and sick leave.
- 12 holidays per calendar year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
