Policy Analyst

Contracting Policy Analyst
Clearance: TS/SCI
5-days Onsite Mark Center
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ALTA IT Services currently has an opening for a Contracting Policy Analyst for the Acquisition Integration and Interoperability (AI2) Office in of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)).

The successful candidate will provide support in analyzing and interpreting acquisition policies, regulations, and procedures relevant to digital and artificial intelligence initiatives. The candidate will assist the AI2 Office to support CJADC2 oversight of capability development and program activities to include ensuring all pre- and post-acquisition activities comply with applicable federal law, regulations, and DoD directives. They will also assess contracting strategies, provide guidance and recommendations on contracting approaches, and support policy updates or reforms to defense contracting regulations.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes federal acquisition policies, regulations, directives, and guidelines related to digital and artificial intelligence acquisitions, ensuring understanding and compliance within the organization.
• Provides guidance and support to acquisition professionals, project managers, and stakeholders on compliance issues, policy interpretations, and best practices related to digital and artificial intelligence acquisitions.
• Interprets and applies acquisition policies to inform decision-making processes, procurement strategies, and contract actions for digital and artificial intelligence projects.
• Maximizes the productivity of the DoD PPBE process through proactive analysis of financial guidance and strategy documentation as it pertains to Joint programs and other relevant efforts.
• Develops and maintains a Future Years Defense Program (FDYP) spend plan for Joint acquisition activities and/or integrated programs.
• Drafts and submits a Joint Acquisition Program Objective Memorandum (POM) for Government review based on validated program requirements.
• Supports requests for information by the Director of the Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) office. Such support will also take the form of drafting Issue Papers and collecting the necessary technical information and cost estimates to provide constructive feedback.
• Conducts research and stays abreast of changes in acquisition laws, regulations, and industry best practices, providing recommendations and updates to stakeholders as needed.
• Supports the preparation and submission of acquisition-related reports, certifications, and documentation to regulatory agencies and oversight bodies as required.
• Collaborates with legal, procurement, and program management teams to develop and implement acquisition strategies that mitigate risk, promote efficiency, and support project objectives.
• Participates in the development and implementation of acquisition training programs, workshops, and materials to enhance understanding and proficiency in acquisition policy compliance.
• Reviews acquisition documentation, including solicitations, contracts, and task orders, to ensure alignment with applicable policies, requirements, and standards.
• Prepares documentation review for various documents, including acquisition, other program document, and technical papers, and correspondence. Ensure documents are prepared in the appropriate format and are free from grammatical errors.
• Assists other team members in other tasks and initiatives as needed to accomplish the overall mission.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience with federal with acquisition policies, regulations, directives, and guidelines related to digital and artificial intelligence acquisitions
• Experience in government contracting, knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, and experience in support of a program office will be crucial to enabling the AI2 Office's support to CJADC2 capability development efforts
• Experience providing guidance and support to acquisition professionals, project managers, and stakeholders on compliance issues, policy interpretations, and best practices related to digital and artificial intelligence acquisitions.
• Experience preparing acquisition-related reports, certifications, and documentation for submission to regulatory agencies and oversight bodies
• Experience developing and delivering acquisition training programs, workshops, and materials to enhance understanding and proficiency in acquisition policy compliance.
• Experience reviewing acquisition documentation, including solicitations, contracts, and task orders, to ensure alignment with applicable policies, requirements, and standards.
• Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills with impeccable multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to uphold a strict level of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to take a conceptual discussion and build a presentation to convey the message.
• Highly motivated professional and capable of managing demanding workload while prioritizing and managing competing priorities
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, a high level of integrity, critical thinking, and leadership courage.
• Advanced MS Word and PowerPoint skills; proficient MS Teams, Excel and Outlook application skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or field

Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field.

Security Pre-Requisite : To be considered, must have a Current/Active TS/SCI

Office Location and Travel:

• Arlington, VA
• None

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