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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Acquisition Analyst to join our team! In this role you will get to provide acquisition planning and execution support to the Modeling and Simulation – Production (MDA/DES-P) Directorate.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Coordinate with internal MDA contracting officials on future and ongoing contract acquisition activities
  
• Assist the MDA/DES leadership in developing acquisition strategies for future acquisitions
  
• Develop acquisition products for future acquisitions such as acquisition strategies, Fair Opportunity Proposal Request (FOPR), and acquisition schedules
  
• Develop acquisition products such as Technical Direction Letters and Technical Instructions for ongoing acquisition projects
  
• Provide analysis on current acquisition activities to include financial data tracking of accruals, obligations and expenditures
  
• Applying the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to future and ongoing acquisition activities
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• MS/MA with 12+ years of experience in financial work or BS/BA with 20+ years of experience in financial work in the Missile Defense System domain or other complex Do D program/project
  
• Active Do D Secret Clearance
  
• Working knowledge of FAR part 15 & 16
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Excel, Project, TEAMS)
  
• Working knowledge of Milestone Professional software
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Creative thinking, problem solving, analytical thinking
  
• Ability to work with a diverse team of analysts with different perspectives and objectives
  
• Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to non-technical audience, both orally and written
  
• Understanding of the MDA organization
  
• Understanding of Contracting Officer Representative responsibilities
  

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Secret
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
Salary Range:
$104,200.00 - $182,400.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!