Acquisition Analyst

Dexis•Arlington, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Dexis is seeking an experienced Acquisition Analyst to support anticipated work with the Department of War, Office of the Undersecretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)). The Acquisition Analyst will lead the development of transformational acquisition proposals in support of Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) Acquisition Acceleration Reviews (AARs). Additionally, they will apply deep knowledge of the Defense Acquisition System and Adaptive Acquisition Framework to research, interpret, and synthesize Department of War (DoW) 5000-series policies into actionable, enterprise-level recommendations. The role will organize and integrate inputs from subject matter experts across government, federally-funded research and development centers (FFRDCs), university-affiliated research centers (UARCs), and industry to generate a "menu of ideas" for senior leadership, ensuring proposals are concrete, implementation-focused, and aligned with FY26 and out-year funding opportunities. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Master's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience
5+ years of experience in an acquisition program office, Program Executive Office, or DoW acquisition office
Experience researching, interpreting, and applying Defense Acquisition System and Adaptive Acquisition Framework DoW 5000 series policies, principles, techniques, methods, and practices
Strong analytical, research, and strategic communication skills, and adept at preparing and delivering briefs and correspondence to executive leadership in various formats
Active TS/SCI clearance
Able to work both independently and in teams to meet mission objectives
Able to track and coordinate multiple simultaneous efforts
Able to work fully onsite (Pentagon) based on client needs

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting OSW or Joint Staff
DAWIA/DAU PM certification

Responsibilities

Curating topics for analysis
Structuring and conducting qualitative and quantitative research
Drafting and coordinating high-impact reports, decision briefs, and memorandums
Translating complex acquisition issues into clear options and roadmaps for senior executive decision-making
Coordinating across multiple stakeholders in the Pentagon, Services, Program Executive Offices (PEOs), and other oversight offices to maintain momentum on acquisition transformation initiatives
Tracking multiple concurrent efforts
Ensuring timely delivery of products that reflect leadership's priorities rather than diluted consensus positions