Western Door Federal is looking to hire an
Acquisition Analyst III to support the National Guard Bureau (NGB) in Arlington, VA. This position will be hybrid with routine on-site requirement.
The Acquisition Analyst III should possess an intermediate level proficiency with Life Cycle acquisitions to support the National Guard Bureau. This position conducts a broad variety of acquisition and program management related tasks. The Analyst will provide research and analytical support to the Small Business Program. The Analyst will be expected to review the state and territories procurement performance against established goals. The Analyst will be expected to brief performance information and to participate in training forums. This position will require independent work and strong skills in professional communications.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supports the Small Business Program Office (SBP) with research, analytical, communications and strategic outreach support
- Act as the initial point of contact for small business inquiries (telephone and email) regarding how to do business with the National Guard
- Prepares briefings for leadership and trains NGB staff and vendors on SBP goals
- Assist with Procurement Management Review planning, preparation, and coordination across the States, Territories, and District of Columbia
- Attends Industry Days and travels to market and promote NGB SBP goals and strategies
- Possesses the ability to operate as both a team member and independently
- Review small business coordination records/documentation (i.e. DD Forms 2579) for completeness and regulatory compliance, preparing them for final Government review and signature
- Assist in developing outreach briefings for industry and maintain a database of recordings for posting
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Eight (8) years of related (government acquisition) experience
- Possesses proficiency with DoD acquisition requirements and processes
- Experience creating and presenting formal documents and presentations to leadership and stakeholders
- Working knowledge of the Small Business programs
- Understand the complete acquisition life cycle
Desired Skills:- Advance work initiatives with minimal leadership guidance
- Collaborate with subject matter experts across NGB, Small Business Programs, and Acquisition Offices
- Be proficient in MS SharePoint, MS Teams, and data automation/presentation tools
- Be flexible to short notice travel and mission changes
