Acquisition/Contracting Policy Research Analyst - Clearance Required

Lmi Consulting - Tysons, VA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Tysons, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

LMI is seeking an Acquisition/Contracting Policy Research Analyst to support the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Acquisition) Defense Pricing and Contracting (DPC) customer. This role involves providing critical support in pricing and contracting policy matters across the Department of Defense (DoD). The successful candidate will be responsible for the timely update of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS), as well as the issuance of memoranda and guidance that are essential for the effective functioning of the DPC. The position is designed for individuals who are dedicated to improving government operations and who possess a strong background in acquisition and contracting policies. As a consultancy, LMI is committed to enhancing the business of government through advanced analytics, digital services, logistics, and management advisory services. Established in 1961, LMI operates free of commercial and political bias, ensuring that our clients receive unbiased support aligned with their goals. Our clientele includes federal civilian and defense agencies, and we pride ourselves on our specialized services in various sectors, including logistics, intelligence, homeland security, health care, and energy and environment markets. We believe in the potential of government to effect positive change and seek talented individuals who share this conviction. Our employees enjoy a generous compensation package with excellent benefits that commence on the first day of employment, including business casual dress, flexible working hours, and tuition reimbursement among other work-life benefits.

Responsibilities

• Perform contracting statutory and regulatory research and complex administrative support functions.
• Assist Government personnel with research of current contract rulemaking cases and origin of regulations for contracting.
• Research the impact of current information collection requirements, verify need for the information, consolidate data, and construct a Paperwork Reduction Act package.
• Investigate how prospective changes will affect contract regulations and assist with formatting regulation number changes.
• Prepare and proofread formal staffed packages.
• Attend and participate in meetings, take meeting notes, record taskers and actions, and update the staff when necessary.
• Prepare briefings as appropriate.
• Manage multiple assignments from multiple people in a busy work environment.

Requirements

• Secret clearance required
• Bachelor's degree
• At least 15 years of work experience, preferably with DoD
• Skilled researcher with advanced knowledge of, and hands-on experience using, Federal Acquisition Regulation/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (title 48 Code of Federal Regulations, chapters 1 and 2)
• Experience as a Contracting Officer highly desired
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Self-directed, detail oriented in completing assigned tasks, able to adapt to changing work efforts and manage impact of shifting priorities.

Benefits

• Generous compensation package
• Excellent benefits starting the first day of employment
• Business casual dress
• Flexible working hours
• Tuition reimbursement