Nakupuna Companies · 4 hours ago
Acquisition Policy Analyst
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNakupuna Companies is seeking an Acquisition Policy Analyst to support the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition at the Pentagon. The role involves developing data management strategies, drafting and analyzing acquisition policy communications, and supporting governance and policy outreach efforts.
Environmental ConsultingInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop optimized data management and transformation strategies to execute more efficient management of and visibility into acquisition programs
Review and provide input or recommendations for correction of required acquisition reports, such as Defense Acquisition Executive Summary, Selected Acquisition Report and Acquisition Program Baseline, and EVM
Independently draft and analyze written DoW and Navy communications and issuances on acquisition policy. Provide suggested changes and improvements aligned with both Department policy and formatting guidelines
Support governance, policy, and stakeholder outreach efforts to senior leaders and Navy components
Understand the Department’s formal coordination process and follow policy and procedures for policy creation, coordination, revision, cancellation, and approval within the DoW and Navy
Provide coordination support and analysis of ASN (RD&A) responsibilities under the Two-Pass/Seven-Gate Review process in accordance with the Secretary of the Navy Instruction (SECNAVINST) 5000.02G and Joint Capabilities Integration Development System directives
Support the gate review process by stakeholder outreach, schedule coordination, and input consolidation towards briefs and reviews
Provide recommendations on process efficiencies within the existing framework of the Two-Pass/Seven gate review process
Perform analysis and develop output reports for various acquisition-related special projects or activities as required
Review and analyze documents related to acquisition and budget execution
Employ graphic tools for data visualizations as needed
Qualification
Required
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, especially with high level stakeholders
Experience interpreting DoD or Navy acquisition statutes, regulations and/or policy statements and demonstrated understanding of the acquisition process
Self-motivated and self-monitoring, exceptional oral and written communications, and ability to multi-task
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Strong understanding of acquisition law, policy frameworks, and governance
Analytical abilities to synthesize complex regulatory and program data
Written and oral communication skills for briefing senior executives
Ability to coordinate across diverse offices and stakeholders
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
5-7 years of experience in the implementation of acquisition policy directly with defense acquisition or sustainment programs
Experience in DoD or DON policy review and an understanding of the acquisition program procurement process
Active Secret clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen
Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers
Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer
Preferred
Experience working in an Echelon 1 organization
Working with SES/FO/GO
Company
Nakupuna Companies
Nakupuna Companies provides management consulting services specializing in IT, facilities support, and environmental services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jason Greenawalt
Chief Executive Officer
Steven Wright
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-08-13
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