Acquisition Policy and Programs Analyst - Military veterans preferred

Sumaria Systems

Acquisition Policy and Programs Analyst

Location: Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Pentagon, and other office locations within the National Capital Region (NCR).

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI required (SAP eligibility preferred)

Years of Experience: 10+ years of directly relevant experience in space acquisition or Air Force acquisition programs

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Acquisition Policy and Programs Analyst to provide advisory and integration support for enterprise-level acquisition programs. This role will support senior Department of Defense leadership by driving acquisition policy, program oversight, and executive-level communications for mission-critical initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings significant experience in space or Air Force acquisition programs, understands DoD acquisition pathways, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, senior-level environment where priorities can shift quickly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support senior leadership by providing program performance monitoring, acquisition pathway guidance, and portfolio-level oversight.
• Lead development and implementation of acquisition policies, statutory/regulatory compliance, and senior-level reporting requirements.
• Conduct business health metrics analysis, prepare program assessments, and utilize data tools to inform senior leadership decisions.
• Support Defense Industrial Base coordination and provide insights into industry health, capability gaps, and integration opportunities.
• Manage Congressional reporting requirements and interface with senior executives on testimony, strategic messaging, and industry engagements.
• Provide technical, programmatic, and policy support across space architectures, capability delivery planning, and integration of NSS programs.
• Develop and deliver briefings, decision papers, and senior leader reports to stakeholders.
• Serve as an advisor to senior leaders, supporting decision forums, taskers, and cross-functional working groups.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, public policy, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of acquisition experience, with emphasis on space systems, Air Force programs, or national security acquisition.
• TS/SCI clearance required; SAP eligibility highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency in DoD 5000-series, adaptive acquisition pathways, and enterprise-level policy development.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, including ability to produce executive-level reports and briefings.

Preferred Expertise & Background:

• Background in space acquisition, Air Force acquisition programs, or National Security Space systems.
• Deep understanding of AFLCMC, SMC/SSC, SpRCO, and other DAF-managed programs.
• Familiarity with PPBE, program health analysis, and DoD acquisition frameworks.
• Experience preparing testimonies, posture statements, and Congressional engagement strategies.
• Proven ability to support O-6, SES, and General Officer-level stakeholders, including tasker management and executive decision prep.

Why This Role is Critical:

This position directly influences enterprise-level acquisition decisions at the highest levels of the DoD. You’ll operate in a strategic advisory capacity, shaping policy, driving integration across multiple portfolios, and supporting mission-critical capabilities that impact national security.

Top salaries paid for qualified candidates.

For more information on Sumaria Systems, please visit our website at www.sumariasystems.com

Sumaria is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

Sumaria Systems, LLC (Sumaria) is a market leader in Professional Services, Engineering, and Information Technology has been a trusted partner to U. S. Department of Defense communities for more than 30 years. Sumaria Systems only provides engineering services to the federal government, and does not provide professional engineering or surveying services to the public within the meaning of Ohio Revised Code Section 4733.16. With expertise to lead, insight to deliver and commitment to succeed; we staff each mission with a carefully selected team of seasoned professionals. Headquartered in Danvers, MA, with operating locations in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Ohio, Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia.

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