Acquisition Analyst – Hardware/Software

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. Assist the Acquisition Management Branch within the Portfolio Resource Management Division with research, analysis, coordination, resource management, procurement-package development, and quality assurance across the acquisition lifecycle .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeFalls Church • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,000 - $106,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal acquisition processes, contract administration, and compliance with DHA policy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Proficient in conducting financial analysis, technical writing, and stakeholder coordination to support effective procurement and resource management.

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Federal Acquisition ProcessesContract AdministrationTechnical WritingFinancial AnalysisStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Market ResearchAcquisition PlanningProcurement-Package DevelopmentQuality AssuranceRequirements Documentation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

SpreadsheetsWord-ProcessingCollaboration Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipTier 1 Investigation

Industry Keywords

DHAMilitary Health SystemDoDContract Terms and ConditionsAudit-Ready Files

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Acquisition Management Branch within the Portfolio Resource Management Division with research, analysis, coordination, resource management, procurement-package development, and quality assurance across the acquisition lifecycle
Support hardware and software acquisition actions from initial requirement receipt through award and post-award administration
Prepare draft documentation and contract support actions compliant with DHA policy, the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and applicable terms and conditions
Support pre-award acquisition activities and develop, consolidate, edit, and route acquisition requirements documents
Ensure requirements, specifications, performance outcomes, measurable deliverables, and RVDC justifications are complete, traceable, and aligned to mission needs
Support acquisition strategies and plans for modifications, recompetes, and option periods
Coordinate functional and technical stakeholder input and prepare documentation for Government oversight
Conduct financial analysis supporting IGCEs, including funding requirements, contract ceilings, funding lines, and anticipated expenditures
Establish and maintain complete, organized, and audit-ready pre-award acquisition files
Provide post-award contract administration support for Government-identified hardware and software contracts and task orders
Monitor contractor performance against contract terms, quality standards, delivery schedules, and deliverables
Track submissions, timelines, and compliance, and report findings to Government personnel including the COR
Communicate vendor performance issues, risks, discrepancies, and compliance concerns to oversight personnel
Track obligations and expenditures and review contractor invoices and financial reports
Identify discrepancies and support Government acceptance, approval, and contract closeout
Maintain comprehensive post-award files, including modifications, invoices, reports, correspondence, award documents, and lifecycle documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years with BS/BA; 9 years with a high school diploma
Working knowledge of federal acquisition processes, contract terms and conditions, and agency documentation requirements
Strong technical writing, analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-coordination skills
Demonstrated ability to conduct market research and support acquisition planning
Proficiency with common office and document-management tools, particularly spreadsheets, word-processing, and collaboration platforms
Have or obtain favorable Tier 1 (i.e., Public Trust) investigation
Must possess proof of U.S. citizenship
Prior DHA, Military Health System, or DoD experience desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work hours
Occasional travel to support customer events and meetings
Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law