Acquisition Policy Analyst II

Acquisition Policy Analyst II - Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required for this position.  

enGenius is seeking an Acquisition Policy Analyst to support a prospective Federal Client in Arlington, VA. This position is contingent upon contract award. The role requires an individual with hands-on experience in Research and Development contracting, acquisition policy, and procurement lifecycle management in a government environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administrative lifecycle for all Research and Development (R&D) acquisition activities from pre-solicitation through award, including Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Program Solicitations, Special Notices, Scientific Review Memorandums, and Requests for Information.


• Prepare and route all required acquisition documents through the appropriate approval process, coordinating across the program office, Contracts Management Office, and Office of General Counsel.


• Maintain the office-wide BAA and all current program documentation templates on both classified and unclassified systems; ensure all templates and Standard Operating Procedures are updated at least annually and upon personnel turnover or procedural changes.


• Evaluate abstracts and proposals and prepare documentation outlining projected program budget allocation for each performer.


• Manage all acquisition communications to ensure the solicitation process remains on schedule.


• Track and analyze the acquisition lifecycle for all classified and unclassified acquisitions; identify process improvements and provide recommendations quarterly.


• Develop and implement policy for R&D and services contracting, including procurement contracts, grants and cooperative agreements.

Experience Required

• 4+ years of experience in contract management, acquisition policy, or procurement in a Department of War (DoW) or federal government environment.


• Experience developing and implementing policy for Research and Development and services contracting.


• Experience with procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or Other Transactions.


• Experience managing acquisition documentation through the full solicitation lifecycle, from pre-solicitation through contract award.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent acquisition actions under tight deadlines.


• Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Prior experience supporting acquisition functions at a DoW R&D agency such as Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) or Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).


• Experience supporting scientific review panels or proposal evaluation boards.

Security Requirements

• Active Top Secret security clearance required. Must be in place at contract start date. Verification will be required.

enGenius Consulting Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V