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Acquisition Analyst - S&T - SOF AT&L

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Tampa, FL
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DAWIA Practitioner EquivalencyTS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Applied Research Solutions seeks an Acquisition Analyst to support the SOF AT&L Directorate of Science & Technology. The analyst supports government counterparts with acquisition execution, project status, contract modifications, budget control, and decision support. The role also involves contract surveillance, performance analysis, and recommendations to leadership. It is on-site at MacDill AFB, Florida, and requires U.S. citizenship, an active and maintainable TS/SCI clearance, specified DAWIA equivalency, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and 10 years of federal acquisition experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Federal AcquisitionAcquisition Program ExecutionStatement of Work DevelopmentContract ReviewTechnical ReviewsAcquisition Funding ManagementPrice and Cost AnalysisAppropriations Funding Rules

Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipTS/SCI ClearanceDAWIA Practitioner EquivalencyBachelor's in Relevant Field10 Years Federal Acquisition Experience

Full job description

Description

Applied Research Solutions has an exciting new opportunity for an Acquisition Analyst in support of Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics’ (SOF AT&L) Directorate of Science & Technology.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

  • Support government counterparts regarding the adequacy and clarity of program execution based on daily application of the processes and agency reporting requirements.

  • Updates and maintains status of S&T projects and provides decision quality information, recommendations, and status briefings to leadership on assigned programs and projects.

  • Supports contract modification and makes technical recommendations for change order approval.

  • Supports budget control directly supporting programmatic efforts.

  • Provides decision support inputs for Statements of Work, Statements of Objectives, Requests for Proposals, project proposals, Broad Area Announcement Reviews, Technical Reviews schedules, cost estimates, cost proposals, and general studies.

  • Applies advanced tools to document and analyze the results of critical, complex activities and tasks.

  • Plans, executes, and documents surveillance of contract execution on behalf of government counterparts, using performance indicators identified in applicable acquisition and programmatic surveillance processes.

  • Provides expert level inputs for status briefings to leadership, outlining assigned programs, projects, problems, and recommended resolution.

  • Analyzes trends in performance indicators to assist government counterparts with managing Agency level performance indicators, recommending corrective action, establishing lessons learned, and influencing the improvement of processes.

  • Knowledge of Ability to conduct price and cost analysis sufficient to review proposals, actual and estimated expenditures and established rates to determine price reasonableness or to determine a negotiation position.

  • Ability to properly apply funding rules associated with the obligation of multiple types of appropriations.

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a TS/SCI.

Certifications: DAWIA Practitioner Equivalency IAW the PWS (DAWIA level II equivalent), and in the Program Management, Engineering, Science and Technology (S&T) or Test and Evaluation fields.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Business, Accounting, or Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field.

Years of Experience: 10 years working in Federal Government acquisition programs, including:

  • Exceptional expertise in the execution of Federal/DoD acquisition programs.

  • Significant experience developing Statements of Work, reviewing contracts, and conducting technical reviews.

  • Significant experience in managing acquisition funding from budget development to obligation of funds.

Additional Information

Location: MacDill, AFB, FL

On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-Site

Travel: 25%

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

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How this job compares

Set against the 941 open Program Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
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  • Florida median$67–97K/yr23 salary ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 41 open Program Analyst jobs in Florida and 941 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Program Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 813 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 289 of the 941 open Program Analyst jobs (31%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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