Acquisition Analyst, Journeyman, Fort Belvoir, Virginia

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:

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 we provide. We understand our people are the key ingredient to ensuring our customers Mission and Goals are met with excellence.

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, matching 401K plan, tuition/training reimbursement, and Long & Short-Term Disability.

EEO Commitment:

AttainX is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer, we are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. These protections also extend to applicants. Follow the links below to find out more.

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Accommodations:

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation, please send an email to Human Resources. Indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Physical Demands:

Sitting and working on a computer for long, continuous periods each day; effective communications by telephone, email, and face-to-face; standing, walking, and sitting; handling and feeling objects or controls; reaching; talking and hearing; lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds; and specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.