Senior Acquisition Analyst

MDW Associates is currently seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst to work with our government client in Arlington, VA. The Senior Acquisition Analyst will support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)), which plays a critical role within the Department of War (DoW).

This role is hybrid and is on-site two to three days per week.

• Prepare, publish and maintain contracting policy memorandums and regulatory guidance.
• Coordinate with other Government agencies and stakeholders to support drafting, analysis, and staffing of tasks including but not limited to Legislative Proposals;
  Congressional Reporting; memoranda; regulations; waivers; deviations; FOIA requests; audit responses; instructions; guidebooks; and training.
• Develop contracting‑related legislation, policies, regulations, memoranda, and presentations (briefing slides) in support of:
  • Defense Acquisition of Services policy matters and regulatory impacts, Services Acquisition Working Group (SAWG) initiatives and Services Review Panels (SRP).
  • Workforce Development;
    Contract competition policy;
    Ability One;
    Section 889;
    Cyber policies;
    Federal legislative process; war policy; and statutory frameworks governing DoW operations.

• At least 7 years of recent experience in drafting Acquisition policy, regulations, and legislation.
• A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in acquisition.
• Capable of working independently in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple concurrent tasks with urgent deadlines, interfacing with other congressional analysts throughout the DoW, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex legislative language and quickly determine DoW equities (areas of DoW responsibility or impact).

• Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level III certification in Acquisition Program Management Practitioner (or Legacy Level III) or Contracting Professional (or Legacy Level III) is highly desirable.

• Master's Degree is required but a bachelor's degree may be substituted with a minimum of 7 years' experience in acquisition.

• Candidates for this position must have an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in McLean, VA with offices in Huntsville, AL. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication, and hard work.

Our Core Capabilities Include:

• Strategic Planning
• Cost Estimating
• Budget Programming and Justification
• Budget Execution
• Acquisition Management
• Financial Systems Support & Integration

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
• Retirement/401(k)
• Flexible Leave Policy

MDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial‑minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.