Acquisition Analyst

Location Details: This role is hybrid with up to 2 days on-site per month in Washington, D.C.

Evans is hiring an Acquisition Analyst resource to join a growing team in one of their contracts in the Washington DC area. You will perform functions that support acquisition strategy and management of the Federal government acquisition lifecycle related to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). We are seeking someone who demonstrates proven success in developing acquisition artifacts and materials that facilitate in investment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of federal acquisition to formulate acquisition strategy and manage the acquisition lifecycle.
• Conduct research, evaluations, and analysis that assists in providing recommendations to executive leaders and stakeholders.
• Partner with technical experts to develop solutions to program planning requirements.
• Support stakeholder and executive engagement related to acquisition data and insights.
• Lead development of acquisition artifacts/documents (e.g., program requirements, business case, implementation strategy) in collaboration with program managers and technical experts
• Develop executive briefings and written communications products to enable acquisition decisions.
• Administer acquisition-related activities with stakeholders, including meeting planning and facilitation, action tracking, and related communications.
• Collect, organize, and synthesize program objectives and related data.
• Conduct comparative and trend analyses that assist in developing projections and recommendations.

• At least 10 years of hands-on professional experience, preferably in an acquisition analyst context.
• A BA/BS is required, preferably in Business or Public Administration, Finance, or Project Management. A Masters’ degree in a related field (e.g., MS, MA, MBA) counts for three years additional experience.
• Experience with federal acquisition regulations and related processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with abilities to communicate with executive level audiences.
• Experience with federal acquisition regulations systems such as Acquisition Management System (AMS) and/or Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and related processes.
• Experience drafting, editing, and coordinating documents with various stakeholders.
• Experience conducting market research to assess potential targets and support business decisions.
• Ability to work independently or cross-functionally with various teams.
• Ability to translate technical communications into plain language for public consumption.
• Strategic and critical thinking abilities to properly analyze business opportunities and challenges.
• Prior FAA or federal government contract experience is a plus.

The Evans Experience

Evans Consulting is a growing management consulting firm, primarily in the federal contracting space, with over 25 years of experience. We employ a dynamic team, delivering human-centered change that works. Our success comes from developing humble, trusted-advisor relationships with diverse clients and by delivering innovative services and solutions. We celebrate our values of delighting clients, exhibiting leadership, fostering commitment, and ensuring corporate health every day.

To work at Evans is to join a community of ambitious, intelligent, humble, thoughtful, and supportive professionals who care about each other and the work we do. Evans creates a unique employee experience by leveraging our collaborative and people-focused nature to innovate and create out-of-the-box and forward-thinking solutions.

If this type of work environment motivates and excites you, then you’ll fit right in.

We Take Care of Our Own (Benefits)

We believe one of the major benefits of working at Evans is our award-winning culture of ongoing learning and professional growth, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, flexibility, and wellness. But aside from our culture, we also offer a very comprehensive benefits package:

• Supporting Work-Life Integration
• Professional Development & Educational Assistance w/ Extensive Growth Resources
• Annual Discretionary Bonus, Spot Bonus, and Peer Recognition Programs
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, Evans’ Contribution and 100% Vesting

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with ADA. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to HR at evansconsulting.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries.

Work Authorization

U.S. citizenship or a permanent residency card in the U.S. is required to be an eligible candidate for this opportunity. Employees may be required to hold a specific security clearance depending on the work assignment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Evans Consulting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.