Full Lifecycle Acquisitions Systems Analyst

Job Locations US-VA-Springfield

The Full Lifecycle Acquisition Systems Analyst delivers comprehensive acquisition, systems engineering, and program management support to Government Program Management Offices (PMOs). This role supports all phases of the acquisition lifecycle-from requirements development and contract planning through system deployment, sustainment, and modernization.

The analyst ensures that acquisition strategies, technical baselines, and program execution align with organizational policies, mission priorities, and budgetary objectives, serving as a trusted advisor to program leadership throughout the process.

Key ResponsibilitiesAcquisition & Program Management Support

Provide strategic acquisition policy, planning, and execution support to PMOs and Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs).

• Develop, review, and refine acquisition strategies, program plans, and policy documents to ensure compliance and mission alignment.

• Support the preparation and evaluation of acquisition documentation, including Statements of Work (SOWs), interagency agreements, and Requests for Change (RFCs).

• Oversee contract execution activities, including scope management, schedule control, and budget compliance for development and sustainment efforts.

• Monitor program resource allocation to ensure efficient use of funds and adherence to acquisition objectives.

• Evaluate and provide recommendations on Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), RFCs, and new funding requests.

• Support contract management functions, including technical briefings, budget analysis, and security documentation reviews.

Systems Engineering & Technical Evaluation

• Evaluate technical proposals and developer submissions for feasibility, risk, and compliance with system and acquisition requirements.

• Develop or review Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), system architectures, process flows, and technical documentation.

• Assess hardware and software architectures to ensure alignment with program objectives and technical baselines.

• Coordinate software build evaluations prior to deployment in operational environments.

• Collaborate with developers and system integrators to ensure successful delivery, testing, and transition of capabilities and processing algorithms.

• Evaluate contractor performance, monitoring technical progress, schedule adherence, and process maturity.

Lifecycle & Technical Baseline Management

• Support planning and management of activities that maintain and evolve the program's technical baseline.

• Identify, document, and track upgrades, enhancements, and technology insertions across the lifecycle.

• Facilitate the transition of R&D initiatives into operational programs, ensuring readiness and acquisition compliance.

• Manage program data and documentation, maintaining traceability, configuration control, and record integrity.

Governance, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare and deliver program status briefings, including weekly updates and quarterly reviews for senior leadership and oversight boards.

• Develop position papers, briefings, and technical recommendations on acquisition performance and program health.

• Support Government representatives during reviews, technical exchange meetings, and acquisition boards.

• Communicate the intent, objectives, and outcomes of acquisition activities to internal and external stakeholders.

• Serve as a senior technical advisor to program leadership on acquisition execution, risk management, and system performance.

Why Join Us

This position offers the opportunity to influence high-visibility acquisition and modernization programs critical to national security. The selected candidate will collaborate with senior leaders, engineers, and acquisition professionals to advance next-generation systems supporting the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense missions.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree.

  • An additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.

• Mission & Communication:

  • Customer-service and goal-oriented professional committed to mission success.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with Government civilians (Band-level, DISL, SES), contractors, and mission partners.

• Teamwork & Adaptability:

  • Proven ability to work independently or collaboratively under tight deadlines and shifting priorities.

  • Skilled in managing multiple concurrent tasks and adapting to dynamic mission requirements.

• Mission Knowledge & Technical Expertise:

  • Demonstrated understanding of the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) mission and its contributions to the Intelligence Community (IC).

  • Extensive experience (10 years) supporting DoD and/or IC acquisition processes, including preparation of acquisition strategies, solicitation components, and execution documentation.

  • Familiarity with NGA dissemination, data, and storage systems, and related information management environments.

  • Experience in systems engineering and lifecycle acquisition disciplines, including property management, configuration management, security engineering, and testing.

  • Demonstrated familiarity with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) IT artifact preparation, including Exhibit 300 and Exhibit 53 submissions.

  • Proven experience with software or system testing and evaluation, with the ability to analyze requirements and provide technical and programmatic feedback.

• Project & Program Management:

  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification from a recognized professional body (e.g., PMI) or educational institution.

  • Experience with acquisition program oversight, contract execution (cost, schedule, performance), and risk management.

  • Strong organizational skills, including managing and structuring diverse datasets for retrieval and auditability.

• Agency Expertise & Clearance:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of NGA Acquisition and Systems Engineering (ASE) processes and stakeholder interactions.

  • Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility to obtain SCI access and successfully pass a polygraph examination.

Desired Qualifications

• Education:

  • Graduate degree preferred (M.S., M.A., or M.B.A.) in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical or management discipline.

• Agency & Mission Experience:

  • 3-5 years of experience with NGA and mission partner organizations, including acquisition policies and configuration management processes.

  • Deep understanding of NGA mission priorities, requirements development, and acquisition engineering processes.

  • Familiarity with legacy systems and NGA/IC modernization initiatives.

  • Experience or training in requirements definition and systems analysis.

  • Working knowledge of ODNI acquisition oversight policies and procedures.

  • Prior Government or military staff experience, ideally within the Intelligence Community.

• Technical & R&D Expertise:

  • Experience supporting advanced research and development (R&D) initiatives and transitioning emerging technologies into operational programs.

• Tools & Systems:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.

5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhD

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.