Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. They are seeking a Senior Project Acquisition Analyst to support critical defense industrial base initiatives, providing acquisition and contracting expertise from concept development through project execution and sustainment.
Responsibilities
- Advise government leadership on acquisition strategies throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-award planning through execution and sustainment
- Recommend appropriate contract types, acquisition approaches, incentives, and procurement strategies to support defense industrial base initiatives
- Review project concepts, acquisition documentation, and contract packages to ensure sound acquisition planning and realistic execution timelines
- Provide guidance on contract modifications, scope expansion, and alternative acquisition approaches to maximize program efficiency
- Research and recommend contract vehicles and acquisition mechanisms that best support project objectives
- Build and maintain relationships with contracting organizations and acquisition partners to facilitate coordination and execution
- Engage with potential offerors, government stakeholders, and industry partners to communicate acquisition requirements and clarify proposal and contract concepts
- Assist in developing acquisition documentation, funding transfer documentation, and other program support materials
- Support spend plan development by ensuring acquisition activities align with Industrial Base Policy priorities and approval processes
- Monitor acquisition activities and provide recommendations to improve program execution, schedule, and performance
- Prepare briefings, reports, and executive-level communications supporting acquisition decisions and program leadership
Skills
- Active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
- Master's degree in a relevant field. Equivalent experience, including extensive military service in a related specialty, may be considered
- Ten (10) or more years of relevant professional experience supporting DoD acquisition, contracting, or defense industrial base programs
- Demonstrated expertise with the Defense Acquisition System, including DoD Instruction 5000 series guidance
- Experience applying the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Other Transaction (OT) authority, Cooperative Agreements, and acquisition strategy development
- Knowledge of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, including financial execution and reporting for Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III and related appropriations
- Experience structuring public-private partnerships (P3s), cost-sharing arrangements, industrial participation (offsets), or other innovative investment strategies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex acquisition and industrial base issues for senior leaders and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-tempo, team-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
- Experience supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) or another senior-level headquarters staff organization
- Experience briefing and advising Senior Executive Service (SES), Flag Officers, or General Officers
- Experience applying systems engineering principles to complex technical or acquisition challenges
- Knowledge of advanced manufacturing, microelectronics, batteries, critical materials, kinetic capabilities, workforce development, or related defense industrial base sectors
- Project Management Professional (PMP), DAWIA Advanced Certification (Program Management or Contracting), or an equivalent professional certification
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