Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst (Cyber Security) with an active TS/SCI clearance to provide high-level executive support within a Pentagon cybersecurity and IT policy environment to our government customer in Arlington, VA.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks of paid time off, and more.
In this role, you will support senior leaders by developing, coordinating, and reviewing acquisition strategies, contract documentation, and programmatic recommendations. You will help shape and analyze cybersecurity-related procurement priorities, ensure alignment with departmental objectives, and contribute to integrated acquisition planning and decision-making activities across multiple concurrent, high-visibility efforts.
This position requires strong subject matter expertise in DoD acquisitions, contract management, and program analysis, along with the ability to manage complex processes and information flows in a fast-paced, senior-level decision environment.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: - Analyze financial and program data related to operations, business performance, investments, and acquisition needs.
- Support DoD CIO program management and acquisition activities across multiple contracts.
- Conduct market research and advise on acquisition strategies to meet organizational requirements and timelines.
- Support procurement actions for services, software licenses, and equipment.
- Provide acquisition management support to ensure contract actions meet program objectives.
- Develop acquisition documentation such as Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objectives (SOO), Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs), cost estimates, DD254s, and contract modifications.
- Draft policies and processes to improve contract procurement and implementation.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement within program management and acquisition workflows.
- Conduct contract analysis and prepare information papers regarding cost, schedule, and performance.
- Use PIEE and Electronic Document Access (EDA) to verify and collect contract tracking documentation.
- Leverage FAR and DFARS to ensure contractual accuracy, compliance, and legal sufficiency.
- Maintain and update electronic contract folders and filing systems.
- Draft executive briefs for leadership on program execution and contract status, including milestones, risks, and future planning.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills, critical thinking, integrity, and leadership judgment.
- Translate conceptual discussions into structured presentations to convey messages clearly.
- Manage multiple priorities with strong organizational and project management skills.
- Apply new concepts rapidly in a dynamic, evolving environment.
Required Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Abilities: - Knowledge of DoD budgeting principles, appropriations, policies, and strategy development.
- Experience reviewing DoD and military service budget documents and identifying funding gaps or inconsistencies.
- Familiarity with the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process and DoD IT or cyberspace budgets.
- Experience using budget systems such as DRDW, SNAP-IT, DITIP, or PRCP.
- Knowledge of RDT&E, Procurement, and Operations and Maintenance funding.
- Support DoD CIO program management, acquisition planning, and contract administration.
- Assist with procuring services, software licenses, and equipment.
- Conduct market research and recommend acquisition strategies.
- Develop acquisition documents, including PWS, SOW, SOO, IGAs, cost estimates, DD254s, and contract modifications.
- Review contracts for cost, schedule, performance, and compliance with FAR and DFARS requirements.
- Use PIEE and EDA to maintain contract records and supporting documentation.
- Identify process improvements and develop related acquisition policies and procedures.
- Prepare leadership briefings on program status, financial planning, goals, and risks.
- Strong written and verbal communication, critical-thinking, organizational, and project-management skills.
- Ability to work independently, learn new concepts quickly, and manage multiple priorities.
- Advanced Microsoft Word skills.
Desired Skills:- Experience supporting cybersecurity-related acquisitions or budget reviews.
- Familiarity with OMB Circular A-11 (acquisition-relevant portions) and laws governing DoD contracting.
- Experience translating high-level strategy documents into acquisition requirements or contract language.
- Ability to use CATMS or similar systems to manage, update, and track staff actions.
Requirements:- Current/Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- Bachelor's Degree (Preferably in Financial Management, Business Administration, Technology, or other applicable disciplines).
- 10+ years of experience in DoD program management, acquisition, or contract support.
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes, policies, and documentation requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret DoD policy and translate it into actionable acquisition guidance.
- Experience identifying disconnects or gaps in Service-level or agency acquisition documentation.
- Demonstrated experience supporting IT or cyberspace-related programs within military components or DoD agencies.
- Experience writing, researching, or interpreting DoD appropriations and acquisition-related documents.
- Experience with RDT&E, Procurement, and O&M funding execution within a contract or program management context.
- Advanced MS Word skills; proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
