Job Description

Acquisition Analyst Jr.

Location: Onsite - Washington, DC

Clearance: No active clearance required; TS/SCI preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Salary: $45,500 - $61,750

BluePath Labs is a fast-growing research and consulting company committed to solving complex problems for federal, state, and local government clients. We offer a range of professional, scientific, and technology services. Our specific areas of expertise include business consulting, research and data science, and technology integration.

We are seeking candidates to fill multiple Entry-level Acquisition Analyst positions supporting a federal client's acquisition research, requirements analysis, planning, and documentation. These roles will assemble acquisition packages, maintain supporting records, and prepare routine research and drafts under senior review.

Successful candidates will support market research, maintain requirements traceability, assemble acquisition materials, update schedules, and track comments and actions. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate supporting records, coordinating inputs, and preparing routine research and draft materials under senior review to support acquisition planning and evaluation preparation. Client officials retain acquisition decisions and approval authority.

U.S. citizenship is required. An active clearance is not required at the time of application; however, candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. TS/SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI clearance is preferred.

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. We are currently seeking qualified candidates to include in our proposal for an upcoming government contract. Applicants selected may be contacted for further steps if the contract is awarded.

Responsibilities:

• Support acquisition research, requirements analysis, planning, and documentation under senior review.
• Conduct market research and organize findings into routine summaries and draft materials.
• Maintain requirements traceability and supporting acquisition records.
• Assemble acquisition packages and supporting materials for senior review.
• Coordinate inputs and track review comments, action items, and follow-up activities.
• Update schedules and trackers to support acquisition planning and evaluation preparation.
• Prepare routine research and draft documentation in accordance with established review procedures.
• Check supporting records and draft materials for accuracy and completeness before senior review.

Minimum Requirements:

• U. S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; foundational skills may be demonstrated through education, internships, projects, or work
• Foundational research, writing, organization, and spreadsheet skills appropriate to an entry-level role
• Ability to maintain accurate acquisition records, follow review procedures, coordinate inputs, track comments and actions, and prepare routine materials under senior review

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant bachelor's degree or permitted equivalent
• TS/SCI eligibility or an active TS/SCI clearance.

Benefits:

BluePath Labs offers a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to: employer-sponsored healthcare plan, lifestyle & wellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition assistance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off for vacation / sick leave, in addition to 12 holidays per calendar year.

About BluePath

BluePath Labs combines mission and business insights with advanced technologies to deliver measurable performance improvements for our clients. BluePath is dedicated to surpassing client expectations by always living by our core values of integrity, professionalism, and resilience. BluePath's extensive experience in Government, Military, Commercial, and Academic environments is unique among small businesses and a core differentiator of our solutions. Our multidisciplinary background allows us to solve diverse and complex problems. Most importantly, we work closely with our clients to frame problems correctly, optimize processes, leverage technologies, and implement enduring solutions. Labs are where ideas are born, experiments occur, and breakthroughs happen. It is the hallmark of BluePath's culture.

https://www.bluepathlabs.com/

BluePath Labs is an equal opportunity employer.