Lifecycle Acquisitions Systems Analyst

Position: Full Lifecycle Acquisitions Systems Analyst

Full Lifecycle Acquisition Systems Analyst delivers comprehensive acquisition, systems engineering, and program management support to Government Program Management Offices (PMOs). This role supports all phases of the acquisition lifecycle
—from requirements development and contract planning through system deployment, sustainment, and modernization.

The analyst ensures that acquisition strategies, technical baselines, and program execution align with organizational policies, mission priorities, and budgetary objectives, serving as a trusted advisor to program leadership throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities Acquisition & Program Management Support

• 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.

Systems Engineering & Technical Evaluation

• 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.

Lifecycle & Technical Baseline Management

• 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.

Governance, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• 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.

Why Join Us

This position offers the opportunity to influence high-visibility acquisition and modernization programs critical to national security. The selected candidate will collaborate with senior leaders, engineers, and acquisition professionals to advance next‑generation systems supporting the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense missions.

Qualifications

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant…