Acquisition Policy and Process Analyst - Military veterans preferred

Sumaria Systems

Acquisition Policy and Process Analyst

Location: Hybrid - 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: 5+ years supporting DoD, Air Force, Space Force, or National Security Space acquisition programs

Position Overview:

We are seeking an Acquisition Policy & Process Analyst to provide policy, research, and executive-level support for enterprise-level acquisition activities. This role supports senior leadership in space acquisition decision-making, program oversight, and strategic portfolio integration.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in space acquisition, Air Force acquisition programs, and familiarity working alongside senior DoD executives, Program Executive Officers, and decision-making forums.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as an Action Officer for high-priority acquisition policy and process tasks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple DoD organizations to coordinate research, analysis, and recommendations.
• Provide inputs that enable senior leadership to make informed policy and oversight decisions.
• Conduct extensive research on acquisition statutes, Title 10 authorities, and regulatory policies.
• Gather and analyze information across legal, financial, and operational domains to inform acquisition decisions.
• Present findings and recommendations through briefings, background papers, and decision support materials for executive-level leadership.
• Provide logistical and coordination support for executive-level forums, including strategy panels, review boards, and leadership councils.
• Manage pre-meeting planning, agenda coordination, briefing material preparation, and follow-up actions
• Assist with onboarding new personnel and coordinating cross-functional tasks.
• Support administrative needs, including meeting supply management, troubleshooting basic IT issues, and fostering a collaborative team environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, business, engineering, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of relevant acquisition experience, with emphasis on space programs, Air Force acquisition, or National Security Space portfolios.
• TS/SCI clearance required; SAP eligibility highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition processes, policy development, and interagency collaboration
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level briefings and reports.

Preferred Expertise & Background:

• Background supporting space acquisition programs or related national security space efforts.
• Familiarity with enterprise-level acquisition forums and executive decision-making processes.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional DoD stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
• Proven ability to support O-6, SES, or Flag/General Officer-level engagements..

Why This Role is Critical:

This role provides high-visibility exposure to enterprise-level acquisition decision-making and strategic portfolio planning. The selected candidate will influence policy, shape acquisition strategies, and support leadership decisions that impact the future of national security space capabilities.

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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