Senior Contracting/Procurement Policy Analyst

Location: Primary work at NGA facilities in Washington, Fort Belvoir, Chantilly, VA, and possibly St. Louis, MO; limited telework may be authorized.

Clearance Requirement: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required at time of hire.

Education/Certification Required:

• Mandatory: Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Professional Certification in Contracting (or equivalent documented experience, education, and training).
• Proven advanced knowledge of DoD acquisition policies, FAR, DFARS.

Experience Required:

• At least 10 years of contracting experience.
  • At least 4 years focused specifically on acquisition policy.
• Expert-level knowledge and demonstrated experience managing cradle-to-grave DoD procurements.
• Proven track record advising senior leadership, contracting officers, program managers, and stakeholders.
• Significant experience in one or more of:
  • Major system acquisition
  • Simplified acquisition
  • R&D contracting
  • Service contracting
  • Federal Supply Schedules
  • IT acquisitions
  • Other Transactions (OTAs)
  • Grants

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain NGA acquisition policy documents.
• Provide strategic acquisition advisory support for source selections, contract compliance reviews, and performance audits.
• Monitor and interpret updates to FAR/DFARS; draft white papers, articles, and policy guidance.
• Mentor and train NGA acquisition workforce on policy best practices.
• Prepare and present briefings to leadership, including congressional briefings as required.
• Support the maintenance and enhancement of acquisition tools and SharePoint sites.

Skills:

• Strong writing, briefing, and consulting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability in complex policy environments.

Travel:
May require limited domestic travel; must be flexible.