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Acquisition Program Analyst

Arlington, VA

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Pioneering Evolution is seeking an experienced Acquisition Program Analyst who brings strong analytical and acquisition experience to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for evaluating and solutioning complex system, data, and acquisition challenges. You will analyze current systems and processes, define requirements, develop improvement strategies, and help implement solutions that drive measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership in problem definition, requirements analysis, system optimization, and lifecycle support while employing advanced modeling and simulation techniques to guide data-driven decisions along the way. This is a hands-on role where you’ll combine your knowledge of federal acquisition policies, performance management expertise, and skill with data analytics to help the acquisition enterprise operate more efficiently and effectively.

  • Lead technical assessments and system evaluations to meet organization acquisition objectives.
  • Analyze organizational needs to develop, refine, and document technical requirements ensuring alignment with industry best practices and project objectives.
  • Make informed recommendations and advise on business process improvements, enhancement opportunities, optimization approaches, business system evaluation and recommendations, and ongoing support efforts.
  • Perform risk assessments and system analyses.
  • Assess current data quality, availability, and measurability; identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
  • Evaluate existing performance metrics and help design meaningful and improved outcome-based KPIs.
  • Develop a data governance plan to ensure consistent and accurate acquisition metric tracking.
  • Plan, organize, and accomplish project goals using extensive experience and sound judgment.
  • Coordinate and communicate effectively with supervisors, managers, customers, and technical personnel to resolve issues and ensure alignment across stakeholders.
  • Provide insights on organizational frameworks, workforce development, and policy compliance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to validate findings and support decision-making.
  • May lead or mentor other team members as needed.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Master’s degree in business, public health, engineering, systems management, acquisition, or related field.
  • 5–12 years of experience in defense acquisition or a closely related discipline.
  • Experience performing system analysis, requirements development, modeling, and simulation.
  • Solid understanding of DoD acquisition policies, frameworks, and best practices.
  • Proven ability to analyze complex systems and data, identify gaps, and recommend actionable solutions.
  • Experience leading or coordinating across multidisciplinary teams is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide sound technical judgment.
  • Experience developing and evaluating complex system architectures and technical documentation.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to present technical findings clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience supporting system optimization, improvement strategies, or lifecycle support efforts is a plus.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER
In addition to competitive salaries and opportunities for professional development and advancement, our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits. To keep pace with the changing needs of our employees, we continually evaluate benefit plans.

  • Paid time off
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Legal assistance
  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
  • Company-paid long term and short-term disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) plan with company contribution
  • Continuing Education Opportunities

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