ECS is seeking a Senior Acquisition Analyst to work in our Metro DC area Hybrid Remote office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

Job Description:

ECS is seeking to hire a Senior Acquisition Analyst to join us in supporting Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) VA Logistics Redesign (VALOR) Program in support of Supply Chain modernization efforts within the PMO. This work is based in Washington, DC, with an option for limited remote work.

Duties include: Guides, aids and/or manages others in the analysis, planning and detailed design of all acquisition support throughout life cycle, development of documentation and test plans, ergonomic/human performance analysis, feasibility analysis, logistics planning, requirements determination, policy standards/procedures development, long term reliability and maintainability, training development and execution, outsourcing, issuance and fielding of equipment, accountability, documentation analysis.

Establishes priorities and ensures that work products for the group conforms to company and customer standards. Plans, conducts, and manages assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results, works with other technical and administrative disciplines, assigns, and manages personnel. Provides overall support, expert advice, and assistance relating to the acquisition function, reporting directly to the program/project manager. Represents the acquisition team at all project meetings and is the lead acquisition analyst. Is responsible for the supervision of acquisition team on each project

Artifact development includes but is not limited to presentations, documents, charters, and acquisition information. Administrative responsibilities include taking meeting minutes, coordinating logistics for on and off-site meetings, and developing and updating agendas. Research and analyze data to identify and understand challenges.

Additional key requirements of this role include, maintaining trackers, creating graphics as desired; other duties as assigned. maintains and updates company databases, organizes filing systems, responds to internal and external queries, maintains organizational calendar and schedules appointments, books meeting rooms as required, distributes and manages correspondence (e.g., letters, emails, and packages), prepares reports and presentations with statistical data, as assigned, and arranges travel and accommodations as needed.

This is a hybrid role at client side (at least 3 days per week).

Required Skills:

• 8 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline.
• Understanding and proven application of project management best practices.
• Prioritization skills and the ability to remain flexible.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including reports and presentations.
• Proven experience developing detailed project plans, project administration, program management support, event planning and administration, records, data input and other office administration functions.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and results-driven environment.
• Means to build and manage client relationships at all levels.
• Ability to think strategically to effectively assess and assemble solutions to meet needs.
• Demonstrated experience crafting diverse forms of written communication, such as white papers, blog articles, newsletters, reports, and social media.
• Demonstrate collaborative teamwork.
• Strong consulting and interpersonal skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project).
• Outstanding writing skills, and experience developing and editing high-quality written materials.

Desired Skills:

• Federal consulting experience.
• VA or equivalent healthcare experience.
• Advanced Microsoft and Adobe Suite skills.
• Experience working with Human Resource programs.
• Experience working with Veterans Health Administration.

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. ECS promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800 employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.