Acquisition Policy Analyst

Overview

Nakupuna Prime is looking for an Acquisition Policy Analyst to support the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition (ASN RD&A) at the Pentagon. This position is 100% on-site. The ideal candidate has experience implementing defense acquisition policy and is a self-starter, capable of seamless work in an individual or team setting.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. 

• Develop optimized data management and transformation strategies to execute more efficient management of and visibility into acquisition programs.
• Review and provide input or recommendations for correction of required acquisition reports, such as Defense Acquisition Executive Summary, Selected Acquisition Report and Acquisition Program Baseline, and EVM.
• Independently draft and analyze written DoW and Navy communications and issuances on acquisition policy. Provide suggested changes and improvements aligned with both Department policy and formatting guidelines.
• Support governance, policy, and stakeholder outreach efforts to senior leaders and Navy components.
• Understand the Department’s formal coordination process and follow policy and procedures for policy creation, coordination, revision, cancellation, and approval within the DoW and Navy.
• Provide coordination support and analysis of ASN (RD&A) responsibilities under the Two-Pass/Seven-Gate Review process in accordance with the Secretary of the Navy Instruction (SECNAVINST) 5000.02G and Joint Capabilities Integration Development System directives.
• Support the gate review process by stakeholder outreach, schedule coordination, and input consolidation towards briefs and reviews.
• Provide recommendations on process efficiencies within the existing framework of the Two-Pass/Seven gate review process.
• Perform analysis and develop output reports for various acquisition-related special projects or activities as required.
• Review and analyze documents related to acquisition and budget execution.
• Employ graphic tools for data visualizations as needed.

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications: The ideal candidate is familiar and has experience with the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities: 

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, especially with high level stakeholders.  
• Experience interpreting DoD or Navy acquisition statutes, regulations and/or policy statements and demonstrated understanding of the acquisition process. 
• Self-motivated and self-monitoring, exceptional oral and written communications, and ability to multi-task. 
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong understanding of acquisition law, policy frameworks, and governance.
• Analytical abilities to synthesize complex regulatory and program data.
• Written and oral communication skills for briefing senior executives.
• Ability to coordinate across diverse offices and stakeholders.

Education and Experience: This position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 5-7 years of experience in the implementation of acquisition policy directly with defense acquisition or sustainment programs. Experience in DoD or DON policy review and an understanding of the acquisition program procurement process is required. Experience working in an Echelon 1 organization and working with SES/FO/GO is highly recommended.

Clearance: Active Secret. Must be a U.S. citizen.  

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.