Acquisition Analyst

Job Title

Acquisition Analyst

DHS Public Trust EOD, US Citizen (Secret Clearance or above preferred)

Onsite 2-5 times a week in Arlington, VA or Washington, DC (applicant must be based within 1-2 hour commutable distance in the DMV)

The Acquisition Analyst provides expert guidance and support throughout all phases of the federal acquisition lifecycle. The position ensures full compliance with Federal and DHS acquisition regulations, manages complex acquisition projects, and supports mission‑critical procurement activities. Responsibilities include preparing procurement packages to facilitate contract awards, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with acquisition policies and procedures.

• Facilitate integrated procurement teams (IPT) to elicit technical, functional, and operational requirements, manage the acquisition timeline, and ensure procurement packages are completed for appropriate reviews.
• Develop, review, and finalize required procurement documents: acquisition plan, Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW), Request for Information (RFI), Market Research Report, Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), and Evaluation Plan.
• Conduct market research to identify potential sources, analyze industry trends, and determine the most appropriate contract vehicle for each procurement.
• Prepare Determinations and Findings (D&F) for other‑than‑fixed‑price procurements and for exercising option periods.
• Identify the appropriate Justifications and Approvals (J&A) documents for each procurement, including Brand Name Justification (BNJ), Limited Source Justification (LSJ), Sole Source Justification, and Exception to Fair Opportunity.
• Prepare and obtain review/approval for ICE and DHS‑specific procurement artifacts:
  Contract Language Checklist, Inherently Governmental Functions Checklist, Privacy Questionnaire, and Appendix G:
  Safeguarding CUI.
• Tailor the DHS ITAR Terms and Conditions for each solicitation to ensure compliance with FAR, DHS, and ICE requirements.
• Submit and track procurements through ICE Privacy to obtain review by the Information Assurance Division (IAD) to ensure compliance with privacy requirements.
• Submit and track procurements through the ICE and DHS Acquisition Review (ITAR) processes for applicable procurements.
• Submit and track software IT Service Request (ITSR) for software procurements.
• Process G-514 forms and ensure proper documentation and routing; notify Finance Manager of any changes to funding needs.
• Support post‑award contract administration activities such as preparing packages for modifications/exercising option periods.
• Maintain accurate acquisition records and ensure proper documentation using ICE’s Power App based “CPM” tool and SharePoint repository.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or related field.

• Minimum 2+ years of federal acquisition experience, preferably with DHS or ICE.
• Strong knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DHS procurement policies.
• Experience with Government Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) and department‑wide Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicles.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating IPTs, developing PWS/SOWs, IGCEs, conducting market research, preparing D&F and J&A documents, and developing evaluation factors and streamlined evaluation approaches.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
• Able to work effectively across multiple systems to complete required tasks, including gathering and storing required data and documents.
• Highly organized with a thoughtful, methodical approach and the ability to pivot and adjust approach to meet evolving requirements.

• Experience submitting and tracking ITAR reviews, software IT Service Requests (ITSR), privacy reviews, and processing G-514 forms.
• Experience drafting DHS and ICE‑specific procurement artifacts (Contract Language…