Acquisition Analyst III

About the role

Western Door Federal is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings’ federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. The portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program.

Western Door Federal is hiring an Acquisition Analyst III to support the National Guard Bureau (NGB) in Arlington, VA. This position is hybrid with a routine on-site requirement. The analyst should possess intermediate-level proficiency with life-cycle acquisitions to support NGB and will conduct a broad variety of acquisition and program management tasks, including research and analytical support to the Small Business Program, reviewing state and territory procurement performance against established goals, briefing performance information, and participating in training forums. The role requires independent work and strong professional communication skills. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for benefits and paid leave programs.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Small Business Program Office (SBP) with research, analytical, communications, and strategic outreach support
• Acts as the initial point of contact for small business inquiries (telephone and email) regarding how to do business with the National Guard
• Prepares briefings for leadership and trains NGB staff and vendors on SBP goals
• Assists with Procurement Management Review planning, preparation, and coordination across the States, Territories, and District of Columbia
• Attends Industry Days and travels to market and promote NGB SBP goals and strategies
• Operates as both a team member and independently
• Reviews small business coordination records/documentation (e.g., DD Forms 2579) for completeness and regulatory compliance, preparing them for final Government review and signature
• Assists in developing outreach briefings for industry and maintains a database of recordings for posting
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Eight (8) years of related government acquisition experience
• Proficiency with DoD acquisition requirements and processes
• Experience creating and presenting formal documents and presentations to leadership and stakeholders
• Working knowledge of Small Business programs
• Understanding of the complete acquisition life cycle

Desired skills

• Advances work initiatives with minimal leadership guidance
• Collaborates with subject matter experts across NGB, Small Business Programs, and Acquisition Offices
• Proficient in MS SharePoint, MS Teams, and data automation/presentation tools
• Flexible to short-notice travel and mission changes

Benefits

• Competitive pay, benefits, and perks
• Flexible work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities
• Performance and recognition programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Retirement 401(k) plan
• Paid leave programs for full-time employees (30+ hours/week)

Veterans with relevant expertise are highly encouraged to apply. Seneca Holdings provides hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals.