Lifecycle Acquisitions Systems Analyst

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.

• Education & Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree.

  • An additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

• Mission & Communication:

  • Customer-service and goal-oriented professional committed to mission success.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with Government civilians (Band-level, DISL, SES), contractors, and mission partners.

• Teamwork & Adaptability:

  • Proven ability to work independently or collaboratively under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

  • Skilled in managing multiple concurrent tasks and adapting to dynamic mission requirements.

• Mission Knowledge & Technical Expertise:

  • Demonstrated understanding of the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) mission and its contributions to the Intelligence Community (IC).

  • Extensive experience (10+ years) supporting DoD and/or IC acquisition processes, including preparation of acquisition strategies, solicitation components, and execution documentation.

  • Familiarity with NGA dissemination, data, and storage systems, and related information management environments.

  • Experience in systems engineering and lifecycle acquisition disciplines, including property management, configuration management, security engineering, and testing.

  • Demonstrated familiarity with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) IT artifact preparation, including Exhibit 300 and Exhibit 53 submissions.

  • Proven experience with software or system testing and evaluation, with the ability to analyze requirements and provide technical and programmatic feedback.

• Project & Program Management:

  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification from a recognized professional body (e.g., PMI) or educational institution.

  • Experience with acquisition program oversight, contract execution (cost, schedule, performance), and risk management.

  • Strong organizational skills, including managing and structuring diverse datasets for retrieval and auditability.

• Agency Expertise & Clearance:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of NGA Acquisition and Systems Engineering (ASE) processes and stakeholder interactions.

  • Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility to obtain SCI access and successfully pass a polygraph examination.

• Education:

  • Graduate degree preferred (M.S., M.A., or M.B.A.) in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical or management discipline.

• Agency & Mission
  
  Experience:

  • 3–5 years of experience with NGA and mission partner organizations, including acquisition policies and configuration management processes.

  • Deep understanding of NGA mission priorities, requirements development, and acquisition engineering processes.

  • Familiarity with legacy systems and NGA/IC modernization initiatives.

  • Experience or training in requirements definition and systems analysis.

  • Working knowledge of ODNI acquisition oversight policies and procedures.

  • Prior Government or military staff experience, ideally within the Intelligence Community.

• Technical & R&D Expertise:

  • Experience supporting advanced research and development (R&D) initiatives and transitioning emerging technologies into operational programs.

• Tools & Systems:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.

5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD

The 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…