Acquisition Program Analyst Jr-Sr

Description DarkStar Intelligence seeks talented Acquisition Program Analysts at the Junior, Journeyman, and Senior levels to provide expert acquisition and program management support to the Program Manager, Marine Air-Ground Task Force Command and Control (PM MAGTF C2) program office. These positions support the full acquisition lifecycle under the DoD Adaptive Acquisition Framework (DoDI 5000.02), spanning acquisition strategic guidance, program management analysis, and integrated product team (IPT) services across the program's Agile Release Trains. Selected candidates will conduct acquisition strategy research and analysis, develop and maintain program documentation, ensure compliance with federal, OSD, DON, and Marine Corps Systems Command acquisition policies, and support day-to-day program execution including funding obligation, spend plan management, and integrated program management plan execution. The level of responsibility scales with experience, from portfolio and IPT support at the Junior level to senior strategic acquisition advisory at the Senior level.

Note: This position is contingent upon contract award Responsibilities

• Senior: Advise government leadership on systems acquisition and program management principles, policies, and practices; analyze program effectiveness; plan and assess acquisitions across development, production, and deployment; draft strategies meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives; develop acquisition reports; support program management reviews; and prepare bi-weekly situation report inputs with executive summaries.
• Journeyman: Conduct acquisition strategy research and analysis; create, develop, and track acquisition and program documentation; provide technical editing to conform to DoD, Navy, and Marine Corps policy; draft weekly SIT-REPs; maintain configuration control on the PM MAGTF C2 SharePoint site; and support project officers and program analysts with funding obligation, spend plan management, and integrated program management plan execution.
• Junior: Provide IPT support across the portfolio teams (Portfolio Management, Solutions and Integration, Mission Command Applications, Combat Control Applications, Common Services Applications, Hardware and Infrastructure, and Product Support and Sustainment); assist with portfolio-level documentation and tracking; and support Jira dashboard and portfolio Kanban responsibilities.

Requirements

• Secret Clearance
• Minimum Experience: Junior 4 years; Journeyman 8 years; Senior 12 years

Who We Are DarkStar Intelligence delivers mission-critical support to national security operations across intelligence, cybersecurity, technology, and operational support domains. We partner with government customers to strengthen decision advantage, enhance operational readiness, and advance mission success in complex and evolving threat environments.

Why Work at DarkStar? At DarkStar Intelligence, you’ll contribute directly to high-impact national security missions while growing your professional capabilities in a collaborative, performance-driven environment. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continuous development within a mission-focused team culture.

ADA Accommodations Statement DarkStar Intelligence is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement DarkStar Intelligence is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.

E-Verify Participation DarkStar Intelligence participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees in accordance with applicable law.

Benefits Overview DarkStar Intelligence offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Professional development and training opportunities