Sr. Acquisition & Data Analytics Specialist Security Clearance

Position: Sr. Acquisition & Data Analytics Specialist with Security Clearance
About Company:
About Tripoint Solutions We are technology innovators, partnered with state-of-the-art providers, such as AWS, Service Now, and UiPath, to drive digital transformation in the federal space. TPS teams are bringing automation and data science into areas of the government that are crying out for fresh tech-making positive impacts felt by tens of thousands of users, countless citizens, and all six branches of the military each day.

Our Agile teams are responsible for envisioning, launching, and operating the massive data systems and analytics platforms used to manage $14.5B in government procurements and $200B in military real estate assets globally. At TPS, we apply the power of cloud technologies to help the government think smarter and function better-for everyone. TPS Company Values
* We value and respect each employee's dedicated work and unique contributions as they directly impact who we are and what we do.
* Your talent and innovative thinking bring leading-edge solutions to our customers.

* Our success is driven by the dedication of our employees.

* Employee-generated solutions have sustained our continued success and customer satisfaction Benefit Offerings Tripoint Solutions builds flexibility into health benefit plan choices, covers most of the monthly premiums, and helps employees build a career with impact through our generous professional development program. We offer all full-time employees:
* Medical, Dental, Vision benefits with a national provider network

* Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (FSA & HSA)

* Company-paid Life and Disability insurance including Short-Term, Long-Term, and Accidental

* Supplemental Insurance

* Paid time off (PTO)

* 11 paid holidays

* 401(k) Retirement Plan

* Professional Development Reimbursement Program to pursue undergraduate, graduate, training, and certifications

* Monthly transportation, parking, and cell phone service reimbursement Tripoint Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

About the Role:

The Sr. Acquisition & Data Analytics Specialist plays a critical role in driving strategic growth initiatives through data-driven acquisition strategies to support United States Space Force (USSF) acquisition and program management activities. This role provides critical analytical, technical, and advisory support to acquisition programs, leveraging advanced data engineering, machine learning, and text analytics capabilities to improve decision-making and mission outcomes. An active Secret clearance is required.

Location:

HYBRID; MUST be located in DC, Virginia, or Maryland

Minimum Qualifications:

* Active Secret clearance (required) - U.S. Citizenship (required for clearance eligibility)

* Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Business Analytics, Marketing, or a related field.

* 10+ years of experience supporting DoD or federal acquisition programs, with strong familiarity with the DoD 5000 framework.

* Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.

* Demonstrated experience with the SAS Institute Viya Platform, including data management, analytics, and model deployment.

* Hands-on experience with LLM-based text analytics, NLP pipelines, or large-scale unstructured data processing.

* Strong knowledge of acquisition documentation, program management processes, and requirements development.

* Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Master's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Business Analytics, or Marketing.

* Certification in data analytics or related disciplines (e.g., Google Data Analytics, Certified Analytics Professional).

* Certifications such as PMP, DAWIA, or equivalent.

* Experience with machine learning techniques and predictive modeling.

* Familiarity with CRM platforms and marketing automation tools.

* Experience supporting US Space Force, Air Force, or other space-related defense programs.

* Familiarity with digital engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), or mission data environments.

* Experience with cloud-based analytics platforms, data governance, or automation tools.
Responsibilities:
* Provide expert guidance in DoD and USSF acquisition lifecycle activities, including requirements development, market research, cost analysis, risk assessments, and milestone documentation.

* Support program managers with planning, execution, and monitoring of acquisition programs in accordance with DoD 5000-series policy.

* Prepare acquisition-related documentation, briefings, reports, and analysis for senior leadership.

* Coordinate with engineering, financial, and contracting teams to ensure acquisition alignment with USSF mission needs.

* Lead development of advanced analytics workflows using SAS Institute Viya Platform, including data pipelines, statistical analysis, forecasting, and modeling.

* Apply large language model (LLM)-based text analytics to extract insights from program documentation,…