Senior Acquisition Analyst

Job Description:

Dynamo Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Acquisition Analyst to provide acquisition development and procurement management to support defense acquisition programs with a focus on biometrics and related technologies. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in procurement processes, acquisition strategies, and financial compliance, particularly within the DoD Biometrics community. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DoD acquisition programs, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes, and experience collaborating with Service Headquarters, OSD, and Congress.

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Acquisition Planning and Documentation:
  • Prepare, revise, maintain, and coordinate acquisition documentation in alignment with DoD, Army, and Federal policies and regulations, including DoD 5000, 7000, and 8000 Series, ARs 1-1 and 70-1, and OMB A-11.
  • Prepare service contract approval request packages and coordinate acquisition actions with contracting personnel.
• Program and Budget Analysis:
  • Analyze project and product milestones, budgets, and funding to recommend programmatic adjustments.
  • Develop and present program budget and acquisition management positions.
    Provide input to Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) submissions.
  • Review budget estimates for compliance with policies, guidance, and limitations established by Congress, OMB, OSD, HQDA, and PEO IEW&S.
• Financial and Reporting Support:
  • Provide inputs and responses for financial requirements from HQDA Army Budget Office (ABO), HQDA Assistant Secretary of the Army (ASA) Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ALT), and PEO IEW&S.
  • Develop senior leader briefings on out-year funding matters.
  • Prepare Program Budget Briefs, Smart Charts submissions, Unfunded Requirements requests, Spruill Charts, Program Management Review slides, Quarterly Progress Review (QPR) slides, Purchase Requests (PR) Forms, IT Budget Exhibits, Testing and Evaluation (T&E) Budget Exhibits, and Field Service Agreements.
• Stakeholder Coordination and Communication:
  • Coordinate program updates with Service Headquarters (e.g., HQDA) and prepare updates for OSD and Congress on DoD products.
  • Serve as the primary lead on responses to external and internal taskers.
  • Develop and deliver briefings for leadership, program stakeholders, and interagency partners.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong analytical skills with experience in DoD acquisition processes and procurement planning.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and AFARS regulations.
• Experience with acquisition documentation, milestone decisions, and contract strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interagency stakeholders, including DoD Biometrics and procurement teams.
• U.S Citizenship required

Nice to Have Skills

• Direct experience with DoD acquisition programs and PPBE processes.
• Familiarity with the DoD Biometrics community or interagency biometrics stakeholders.
• Knowledge of acquisition regulations and guidance, including milestone decision reviews and program compliance requirements.
• DAWIA Practitioner Level Certification in Program Management, or Professional Level Certification in Contracting.
• Experience developing Program Budget Briefs, Smart Charts, and POM submissions.
• Understanding of biometrics and their applications within DoD or interagency programs.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline OR ten (10) additional years of relevant experience in DoD acquisition.
• Or Twenty (20) years of relevant experience in DoD systems acquisition in lieu of a degree.

Travel Requirement:

• As Needed

Clearance Requirement:

• Secret

Dynamo is a full lifecycle digital transformation company providing best-in-class technology and mission support services to our clients. Dynamo’s mission is to lead the digital transformation industry and provide best-in-class solutions for our clients with a truly human touch.

We leverage industry leading practices to empower our clients, ultimately providing them with the necessary tools, knowledge, and information required to successfully achieve their strategic goals, while optimizing their operations.

Through our partnerships, boldness, and authenticity, Dynamo goes against the grain of a traditional government contracting company by providing top-caliber team members, delivering quality results, and always exceeding expectations.

Dynamo Technologies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.