SENIOR ACQUISITION AND ASSISTANCE (A&A) POLICY ANALYST

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Chugach Government Solutions, LLC is seeking a highly qualified Senior Acquisition & Assistance (A&A) Policy Analyst to provide expert-level regulatory, policy, and analytical support to the USAID Office of Acquisition and Assistance (OAA). The Analyst will lead the development, issuance, and maintenance of Agency deviations, oversee A&A-related policy directives, and advise leadership on complex regulatory matters. This position requires an active Secret clearance and may be performed remotely with in-office presence as required.

Salary: $155,000- $175,000

Work Model: Hybrid

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Draft, revise, and issue AIDAR class deviations to implement RFO provisions, FAR changes, Executive Orders, and OMB directives.
• Prepare and issue Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives (AAPDs) to reflect superseding RFO provisions or other regulatory and policy deviations.
• Prepare and process A&A-related ADS revisions in coordination with Agency leadership for urgent or conforming updates, including process improvements.
• Integrate mandates and reporting requirements into USAID's A&A framework, including those from OMB, SBA, FAR Council, and Executive Orders.
• Lead preparation and submission of mandatory RFO implementation progress reports and other compliance reports.
• Liaise with the Department of State A&A offices to coordinate custodianship of the AIDAR, ADS chapters, and related guidance.
• Advise senior leadership on complex regulatory and policy intersections between USAID and DoS, including award transitions and responsibilities
• Analyze complex regulatory issues such as unabsorbed overhead recovery and provide consistent guidance to reduce litigation risk.
• Coordinate targeted communications to implementing partners on regulatory or policy changes.
• Provide policy advisory support to COs/AOs through centralized inquiry mailboxes with administrative support
• Conduct procurement system integrity reviews and provide support for A&A warrant processing
• Support the Agency Competition Advocate by reviewing justifications and approvals (J&As) or other exceptions to competition.
• Provide advisory support on Agency protests, claims, termination settlements, ratifications of unauthorized commitments, and formalization of informal commitments.

Accountable For:

• Knowledge of FAR, AIDAR, 2 CFR 200 and 700, ADS policy frameworks, Executive Orders, OMB guidance, and federal acquisition policies.
• Skilled in regulatory drafting, policy analysis, interagency coordination, compliance reviews, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to interpret complex statutory and regulatory requirements; manage interagency coordination; advise senior leadership; and draft policy guidance with clarity and precision.

Mandatory:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience with U.S. Government contract/grant regulatory and policy frameworks.
• Mastery of FAR, AIDAR, 2 CFR 200 and 700, and ADS frameworks, including deviation and rule-making issuance.
• Experience drafting regulatory, policy, and operational documents (e.g., Action Memoranda).
• Experience managing interagency policy coordination, preferably with the Department of State or other acquisition entities.
• Strong analytical abilities related to USG A&A legal and regulatory requirements, including risk identification and mitigation.Superior written and verbal communication skills for technical, regulatory, and policy language as well as leadership-level messaging.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and pre-hire drug test.

Preferred:

• Graduate degree or professional certification (e.g., FAC-C, DAWIA).
• Additional experience in compliance reviews, warrant support, and competition advocacy functions.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week. Remote-eligible with required in-office presence as needed. Fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines and interagency coordination.

Physical Requirements:

• Primarily sedentary, requiring extensive computer and document preparation work. Must be able to participate in meetings and policy discussions.

Reasonable Accommodation:

CGS will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.