OVERVIEW:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTION:

ANSER is seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst to support the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP). The IBAS program is dedicated to ensuring that the Department of Defense is positioned to effectively address industrial base issues and support the National Security Innovation Base. The analyst will be part of a high-powered team that researches and analyzes strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities within the global defense industrial base; recommends relevant prototyping efforts; crafts relevant acquisition documents; evaluates proposed efforts; monitors program execution; conducts outreach efforts; and conducts site visits and strategic communications operations as required. This position is to work onsite at ANSER headquarters in Falls Church/Arlington, VA and/or remotely. Occasional work will be required at the client's location at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The following skills and experience are required for this position:

• Must have minimum of a SECRET clearance
• Demonstrated ability to establish, oversee, manage, and/or lead acquisition and contracting activities
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and lead projects and to monitor the project’s cost, schedule, and performance
• Demonstrated knowledge of the DoD acquisition process and PPBE
• Understanding of federal acquisition management, particularly with non-FAR based contracts such as Other Transaction Authority
• Intellectual flexibility, stability and strong oral and written communications capabilities
• Ability to work well in a team setting and provide guidance to junior/mid-level analysts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience and/or knowledge in establishing, managing, and/or leading rapid acquisition activities
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent

EDUCATION & YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline and at least 10 years of relevant experience (or a Bachelor's degree and 18 years of relevant experience).

DISCLAIMER:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org.

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.