Acquisition Policy Analyst II

Acquisition Policy Analyst II – Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required for this position

en Genius is seeking an Acquisition Policy Analyst to support a prospective Federal Client in Arlington, VA. This position is contingent upon contract award. The role requires an individual with hands‑on experience in Research and Development contracting, acquisition policy, and procurement lifecycle management in a government environment.

• Manage the administrative lifecycle for all Research and Development (R&D) acquisition activities from pre-solicitation through award, including Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), Program Solicitations, Special Notices, Scientific Review Memorandums, and Requests for Information.
• Prepare and route all required acquisition documents through the appropriate approval process, coordinating across the program office, Contracts Management Office, and Office of General Counsel.
• Maintain the office-wide BAA and all current program documentation templates on both classified and unclassified systems; ensure all templates and Standard Operating Procedures are updated at least annually and upon personnel turnover or procedural changes.
• Evaluate abstracts and proposals and prepare documentation outlining projected program budget allocation for each performer.
• Manage all acquisition communications to ensure the solicitation process remains on schedule.
• Track and analyze the acquisition lifecycle for all classified and unclassified acquisitions; identify process improvements and provide recommendations quarterly.
• Develop and implement policy for R&D and services contracting, including procurement contracts, grants and cooperative agreements.

• 4+ years of experience in contract management, acquisition policy, or procurement in a Department of War (DoW) or federal government environment.
• Experience developing and implementing policy for Research and Development and services contracting.
• Experience with procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or Other Transactions.
• Experience managing acquisition documentation through the full solicitation lifecycle, from pre-solicitation through contract award.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent acquisition actions under tight deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree required.

• Prior experience supporting acquisition functions at a DoW R&D agency such as Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) or Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).
• Experience supporting scientific review panels or proposal evaluation boards.

• Active Top Secret security clearance required. Must be in place at contract start date. Verification will be required.

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