Acquisition Analyst (Ability to obtain Secret Clearance)

North Edge Technology is looking for a Science and Technology (S&T) Junior Acquisition Analyst to perform programmatic and outreach duties associated with S&T requirements for defense agencies. Qualified candidates must fully understand Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) and Information Analysis Center (IAC) mission needs and maintain awareness of the priorities of DTIC/IAC users. The applicant will have the opportunity to work directly with priorities and projects conducted in collaboration with the Federal government, the private sector, and industry partners within the intelligence, defense, and homeland security communities. He/she will support the conduct of research, requirements development, contract data analysis, and operational support to address current IAC’s operational needs and DoW-wide, identified capability gaps. The ideal candidate possesses acquisition, science & technology, engineering, data analysis, and project management experience in DoW R&D and S&T environment and strong interest in accelerating technical and information sharing capabilities. Excellent analytical, organizational, management, and communication skills are required.

To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Support the acquisition planning and strategy development as a part of the DoW IAC's R&D requirements development team

• Develop / write R&D requirements in collaboration with requirement owners while assisting with the requirements package development and review process

• Support functional development and implementation of quality control and assurance process.

• Provide coordination with the appropriate Information Analysis Centers (IACs) and maintain the currency and accuracy of collected data

• Support continuous process improvement activities

• Support the review of independent studies, policy, and programmatic documents that relate to the operation of each IAC

• Assist in identifying program risks and controls

• Support continuous process improvement activities

• Provide fiscal requirements analysis and funding strategy support

• Research and provide definitive raw analysis of client’s multiple programs portfolio of current capabilities, requirements, and technical initiatives to enable and propose strategic enhancements by recommending solutions to enable rapid capability development

• Support any high-level strategic direction data-call requests for performance measures, trending analysis, metrics, feasibility studies, and change requests

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s-degree and preferred five (5) years' professional and relevant experience. Military service may be used to substitute degree requirement

• Eligible to Obtain Active Secret Clearance

• Experience supporting the S&T and R&D requirements/programs. Training and education equivalent to a bachelor’s and required years of experience may be acceptable

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Secret Clearance

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing senior executives

• Have demonstrated a superior ability in developing effective professional and interpersonal relationships with peers and colleagues across multiple functional groups and external partners

• Have demonstrated an ability to balance responsibilities among assigned activities; including the ability to manage transitions effectively from task to task, and proven adaptability to varying customer needs

• Excellent data analysis skills

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken) and presentation skills

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including a superior ability to work effectively at the highest levels within an interagency environment on complex issues requiring consensus-building

Job ID

2026-25589

Work Type

Remote

Pay Range

$60,000 -$72,000

Benefits

Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

North Edge Technology, an Akima company, is not just another federal technology solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At North Edge Technology, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders , North Edge Technology provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers , North Edge Technology delivers a broad range of skilled IT services to support a smarter, more connected government by modernizing IT infrastructure and systems to drive innovation and value.

As a North Edge Technology employee , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).