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Peraton · 10 hours ago

Full Lifecycle Acquisitions Systems Analyst

Springfield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $179K/yr

10+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. The Full Lifecycle Acquisition Systems Analyst delivers comprehensive acquisition, systems engineering, and program management support to Government Program Management Offices (PMOs), ensuring alignment with organizational policies and mission priorities.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide strategic acquisition policy, planning, and execution support to PMOs and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs)

Develop, review, and refine acquisition strategies, program plans, and policy documents to ensure compliance and mission alignment

Support the preparation and evaluation of acquisition documentation, including Statements of Work (SOWs), interagency agreements, and Requests for Change (RFCs)

Oversee contract execution activities, including scope management, schedule control, and budget compliance for development and sustainment efforts

Monitor program resource allocation to ensure efficient use of funds and adherence to acquisition objectives

Evaluate and provide recommendations on Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), RFCs, and new funding requests

Support contract management functions, including technical briefings, budget analysis, and security documentation reviews

Evaluate technical proposals and developer submissions for feasibility, risk, and compliance with system and acquisition requirements

Develop or review Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), system architectures, process flows, and technical documentation

Assess hardware and software architectures to ensure alignment with program objectives and technical baselines

Coordinate software build evaluations prior to deployment in operational environments

Collaborate with developers and system integrators to ensure successful delivery, testing, and transition of capabilities and processing algorithms

Evaluate contractor performance, monitoring technical progress, schedule adherence, and process maturity

Support planning and management of activities that maintain and evolve the program's technical baseline

Identify, document, and track upgrades, enhancements, and technology insertions across the lifecycle

Facilitate the transition of R&D initiatives into operational programs, ensuring readiness and acquisition compliance

Manage program data and documentation, maintaining traceability, configuration control, and record integrity

Prepare and deliver program status briefings, including weekly updates and quarterly reviews for senior leadership and oversight boards

Develop position papers, briefings, and technical recommendations on acquisition performance and program health

Support Government representatives during reviews, technical exchange meetings, and acquisition boards

Communicate the intent, objectives, and outcomes of acquisition activities to internal and external stakeholders

Serve as a senior technical advisor to program leadership on acquisition execution, risk management, and system performance

Qualification

Acquisition strategiesSystems engineeringProject Management ProfessionalGeospatial IntelligenceRisk managementConfiguration managementMicrosoft OfficeTechnical documentationOral communicationWritten communicationTeamworkAdaptability

Required

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree

An additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree

Customer-service and goal-oriented professional committed to mission success

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with Government civilians (Band-level, DISL, SES), contractors, and mission partners

Proven ability to work independently or collaboratively under tight deadlines and shifting priorities

Skilled in managing multiple concurrent tasks and adapting to dynamic mission requirements

Demonstrated understanding of the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) mission and its contributions to the Intelligence Community (IC)

Extensive experience (10+ years) supporting DoD and/or IC acquisition processes, including preparation of acquisition strategies, solicitation components, and execution documentation

Familiarity with NGA dissemination, data, and storage systems, and related information management environments

Experience in systems engineering and lifecycle acquisition disciplines, including property management, configuration management, security engineering, and testing

Demonstrated familiarity with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) IT artifact preparation, including Exhibit 300 and Exhibit 53 submissions

Proven experience with software or system testing and evaluation, with the ability to analyze requirements and provide technical and programmatic feedback

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification from a recognized professional body (e.g., PMI) or educational institution

Experience with acquisition program oversight, contract execution (cost, schedule, performance), and risk management

Strong organizational skills, including managing and structuring diverse datasets for retrieval and auditability

Demonstrated knowledge of NGA Acquisition and Systems Engineering (ASE) processes and stakeholder interactions

Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility to obtain SCI access and successfully pass a polygraph examination

Preferred

Graduate degree preferred (M.S., M.A., or M.B.A.) in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical or management discipline

3-5 years of experience with NGA and mission partner organizations, including acquisition policies and configuration management processes

Deep understanding of NGA mission priorities, requirements development, and acquisition engineering processes

Familiarity with legacy systems and NGA/IC modernization initiatives

Experience or training in requirements definition and systems analysis

Working knowledge of ODNI acquisition oversight policies and procedures

Prior Government or military staff experience, ideally within the Intelligence Community

Experience supporting advanced research and development (R&D) initiatives and transitioning emerging technologies into operational programs

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access