Acquisition Analyst, Journeyman

Job Title: Acquisition Analyst, Journeyman               

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA - Onsite

Clearance:  Secret Security Clearance Required

Citizenship: US Citizenship Required 

*Pending Contract Award*

Are you ready to leverage your expertise in acquisition management to support critical defense programs within the Department of Defense? AttainX is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Acquisition Analyst to join our team. As a key member of our acquisition team, you will provide invaluable support in procurement management, contract strategy deployment and compliance with acquisition policies and procedures. If you are passionate about contributing to the defense industry and possess exceptional analytical skills, DAWIA Practitioner level certification, or Program Management or Professional level certification in Contracting highly preferred and Secret security clearance, apply now to join our team as a Acquisition Analyst.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or discipline.
• DAWIA Practitioner Level Certification in Program Management or Professional Level Certification in Contracting preferred.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience in DoD systems acquisition.
• Experience in DoD Acquisition, working procurement actions in a project management or contracting office.
• Working knowledge of the FAR, DoD FAR Supplement (DFARS), and the Army FAR Supplement (AFARS).
• Experience within the DoD Biometrics community or Interagency Biometrics stakeholders are preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide cross functional teams.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues and maintain positive working relationships.
• Attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities.
• U.S. Citizen with an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Job Duties:

• Provide analytical, acquisition development, and procurement management support.
• Support product/program reviews, working groups, events, and other activities.
• Assist government staff with the development of Acquisition Requirements Packages (ARPs) to include Market Research, Performance Work Statements, Contract Data Requirements Lists, Service Contract Approval Requests and Justification and Approval memorandums.
• Assis with the preparation of briefs and status updates on contracting activities to include quarterly Contract Management Review Boards, Contract Strategy approvals, and notifications to Senior Leadership of key contract activities such as the release of Request for Proposal or Quote or Award of a contract action.
• Input contract artifacts into the Army Contracting Command’s Paperless Contract File within the Virtual Contracting Environment.
• Provide advice in areas of planning, contractual strategy, and execution of acquisition programs.
• Review, evaluate and provide advice concerning compliance with acquisition policies and procedures for the acquisition of commercial items, support services, grants and other transactions.
• Draft white papers, information papers, and position papers, and prepare oral presentations of fundings.
• Conduct administrative reviews to assure compliance with policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to funds management, reasonableness of price, negotiation, formal source selections, contract disputes, and use of socioeconomic programs.
• Initiate, develop, and recommend contracting policies, procedures, guidance and control.
• Communicate acquisition and project updates, risks successes to stakeholders at regular intervals.

Non-Essential Functions:

• General Duty Requirements 

About Us

AttainX Inc. is SBA Certified 8(a), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB), CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015 certified QMS and Silver Level SaFe Partner. For more than 12 years, AttainX, Inc. has delivered emergent technologies, software products, and high-quality services that meet the needs of our Federal Government customers. 

The last 3 years have shown significant company growth as we have increased our contracts portfolio and hold the “Best in Class” contract vehicles, GSA MAS and OASIS Small Business and 8(a) Pools 1, 2 and 3. In addition, we are prime on several Agency Specific IDIQ’s and BPA’s with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Energy, Navy, Health and Human Service and the Defense Intelligence Agency.

AttainX is dedicated to quality and best practices for the services w